Although the state bird of Illinois is the northern cardinal, in the 1800s it might have been the greater prairie chicken. The grouse or boomer, as it was known back then, was once the most numerous ...

No human cases of WNV have been reported in Illinois so far this year, but in 2024, there were 69 confirmed human cases of ...

West Nile virus has been confirmed in samples from 17 Illinois counties so far this year, according to the IDPH. Find out ...

WNBA legend Sue Bird sees progress in being lampooned on one of social media's most influential basketball parody pages.

SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public that along with the start of summer, ...

Thousands of newly discovered fragments, which once adorned a high-status Roman building, offer an unprecedented glimpse into ...

Whether you're a nature lover or simply seeking a scenic drive through the heart of the Midwest, the DARK Trail provides a ...

Mike Bianco and the Ole Miss Rebels have landed a commitment from San Diego State right-handed pitcher Marko Sipila, he announced via social media on Saturday.

Conservation organizations should put your financial support to work on habitat. If you are a member of a non-profit, like ...

Mike Bianco and the Ole Miss Rebels continue navigating a critical offseason in Oxford with the program remaining active in ...

Missouri’s state symbols showcase the items, plants, animals and places that form the unique culture the Show-Me State is ...

Ornithologists and locals wonder what the future holds for this chick being raised by much taller, but still doting parents ...