The crack of lightning and rumble of thunder can create awe and fear, and here are five things you should know about these forces of nature.
We sometimes use the terms habitat and ecosystem interchangeably, but they are not one and the same.
Orange trees do grow in Illinois, but our native Osage orange trees are nothing like the citrus trees you're thinking of.
Balloons can wreak havoc on wildlife and the environment if not used and disposed of properly, so think twice before including them in your party decor.
The eastern bluebird population was once in rapid decline because of a perfect storm of factors, but today their population has recovered well and these birds are a common sight once again.
Not all birds migrate but the majority that do, travel by night. Researchers don't fully understand why, but nocturnal migration does provide some benefits.
Trees serve as Earth's lungs, but how does their breathing help clean the air?
What looks a lot like a frog but doesn't jump like a frog or eat like a frog? A toad. Learn what makes toads unique and what separates them from frogs.
That duck nest you think is in a bad spot probably isn't. The duck knew what she was doing when she built it, and moving it will cause more harm than good. It's also illegal.
Finding worms below ground is a sensory experience for robins, but they might not be using the senses you think.
The move comes as a result of data showing increased turtle deaths on Division Street during nesting season.
The change links one with Sand Ridge Savanna and assigning the other the name Kankakee Sands.