The state of Illinois has pressed pause on a barrier designed to keep invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes, saying it ...

Invasive species are a nationwide problem, destroying ecosystems and crowding out native plants and animals. Here are the ones specifically plaguing Illinois.

This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade impacting Illinois forests and home gardens ...

"It will allow us to help answer a variety of ... questions." Scientists make incredible discovery in Illinois river for ...

The designation is given to communities with a sufficient proportion of certified, wildlife-friendly properties and environment-related education and outreach.

ALTON - The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois, Alton YWCA, and Hayner Public Library District are hosting two Seed ...

She enjoyed learning about and observing the natural world. She landscaped with Illinois native plants, fed the birds, and visited places in the western U.S. and Canada with her daughters.

Ford chose not to add the drug, according to the bill’s language, “because of the nearly endangered status of the peyote ...

This year’s State of Change will focus on aquatic creatures, birds, insects, and plants that are invasive. Illinois scientists explain how they monitor and, in some cases, mitigate non-native ...

Locals in southern Texas reported an “interesting-looking critter” that officials found to be an invasive crayfish species ...

Learn about native plants and join a seed swap at the National Great Rivers Center's Seed Series event with horticulturist Katie Piper.