NOAA-supported scientists announced today that this year’s Gulf of America “dead zone” — an area of low to no oxygen that can kill fish and marine life — is approximately ...

Every box turtle has a story to tell. These charismatic, long-lived turtles are omnivorous and use both land and water ...

As the school year kicks off, evenings quickly fill with homework, sports practices, activities, and looming deadlines. With so much on your plate, dinner shouldn’t be another source of stress. The ...

As we move forward in 2025, let our hands continue to sow the seeds of knowledge and our hearts beat in unison, fostering a sense of belonging and connectedness. Together, we'll continue to shape a ...

This season has been hot and dry with scattered rainfall throughout the season for Northeastern Illinois. June average rainfall totals were approximately 3.80 inches ...

One of the trademarks of summer is the sight of planes and helicopters making gravity-defying turns as they make passes up ...

The Illinois State Fair is just around the corner—happening from August 8–18—and while the National Weather Service is predicting a Heat Advisory, that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying all the fun, ...

Take your love of gardening to the next level!Join the University of Illinois Extension’s Hybrid Master Gardener Training ...

In early June, three cantaloupe varieties were planted under un-irrigated woodchip mulch to measure fruit quality and marketability in Northern Illinois. Varieties selected were ‘Hales Best Jumbo’, ...

Events, press releases, announcements, and news for Serving Christian, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery Counties ...