In late July, the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ...

NOAA-supported scientists announced today that this year’s Gulf of America “dead zone” — an area of low to no oxygen that can ...

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

University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some plants quietly—yet quickly—invade and overtake our landscapes, pushing out natives and offering no benefits to people, wildlife, or the environment. Luckily, Fall is an ideal time to identify and ...

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, ...

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 ...