Karen Horn found state and federally endangered leafy prairie clover while doing volunteer work on Langham Island.

Created in memory of Bill Perry, the new native plant garden at Rockford Public Library is a living classroom for sustainable ...

Every landscaper wants native plants now. But there aren’t enough native plants, and it’s causing project delays and budget ...

Need a break from the busy streets of Chicago? Venture south to a 20,000-acre prairie, offering miles of trails and a chance ...

Students and naturalists have been sneaking onto private land to extricate threatened native plants: “This is a war between ...

In one year, the program, which works in partnership with the Johnson County Master Gardeners, has increased the number of ...

Native plants benefit local ecosystems by providing habitat and food for wildlife, especially pollinators. Private landowners play a crucial role in habitat preservation due to significant land ...

As home gardeners become more educated about the benefits of native plants (supporting native insects, birds and wildlife, ...

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have analyzed 96 years of forest census data to better understand ecological changes and ...

The cards, dice and reels at Hollywood Casino Joliet came to a stop at 5:59 a.m. Tuesday to prepare for the Aug. 11 opening ...

A look at the East End's buzziest spots, from Bagatelle at Gosman's to Palm Beach newcomers Mary Lou's and Swifty’s ...

You don't have to travel far to see some of the world's most stunning natural wonders. From shimmering turquoise lakes to ...