Plans to open a cannabis dispensary at the former Rainforest Cafe in Chicago by Progressive Treatment Solutions and Bio-Pharm have been abandoned due to regulatory issues and legal challenges.

Chicago's tree planting initiative sparks critique from TreeKeepers who say the city's efforts fall short due to insufficient aftercare for the new saplings.

New graduates from Greencorps Chicago's green technology job training program, which supports work opportunities for individuals facing employment barriers, are ready to apply their skills in environmental stewardship.

Illinois extends its controlled pheasant hunting season at select sites, offering more opportunities for hunters who can reserve permits online up until the day before the hunt.

The first annual Illinois state park ornament featuring Starved Rock is available for purchase, supporting park improvements and conservation efforts.

The Geminid meteor shower is set to peak in the U.S., offering viewers a chance to see bright meteors, with the best viewing times between midnight and 6 a.m.

Illinois biologists and fishers removed 750,000 pounds of silver carp from the Illinois River, using ideal conditions for their highly effective netting technique.

Wolf Carbon halts Illinois CO2 pipeline amid pushback.

Illinois' 'Marijuana Moms,' including State Reps. Kelly Cassidy and Jehan Gordon-Booth, are confronting McHenry County State's Attorney Patrick Kenneally's initiative to mandate health warning labels on cannabis products, sparking a heated debate.

Rise in Chicagos dog bite cases calls for revisited city policies and better pet resources in underserved areas.

Brookfield Zoo welcomes two orphaned brown bear cubs and aims to raise awareness around wildlife conservation through their journey.

Escaped African serval cat in Vernon Hills dies post-recapture, brings up concerns about suburban exotic pet ownership.

Illinois 2023 firearm deer season IDNR urges tree stand safety amidst rise in hunting-related accidents and fatalities.