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Starlink Satellites set to Illuminate Sky in Central Illinois over coming days 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS - Sky enthusiasts and stargazers in Central Illinois are in for a treat as the Starlink satellites pass overhead in a spectacular celestial...

Joliet Junior College Invites Public to Explore Mayan Archaeoastronomy

JOLIET, IL - Joliet Junior College is hosting an engaging and educational event on Thursday, June 15 at 6 PM.  The Trackman Planetarium (F-1001) on the...

From D1 to D4: Central Illinois Drought and the Firework Ban

WATSEKA, Ill. — Central Illinois is currently in the grip of a D1 drought, and it is crucial to understand the potential severity of the...

West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquito Batches in Park Ridge, Evanston

CHICAGO, IL - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in the first three mosquito batches of...

Air Quality Alert Issued for Illinois: Unhealthy Conditions Forecasted for Friday 

CHICAGO, IL - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has raised concerns over the air quality in Illinois, issuing an alert for Friday, June 2.  As...

Spinosaurus to “Hang Out” Above Visitors at the Field Museum in Chicago Starting in June

CHICAGO, IL - Get ready to look to the ceiling as the Field Museum unveils its latest attraction, Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, soaring high above visitors beginning...