Science

Two Accidents on Route 50 Near Manteno Saturday Afternoon

Manteno, IL - Emergency crews are on the scene of two separate accidents on Route 50 near 10000 N Road in Manteno, which have disrupted traffic flow in both...

Mechanical Issue leads to Emergency Closure of Route 53 Ruby Street Bridge over the Des Plaines River

Joliet, IL - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the immediate closure of the Ruby Street...

Kankakee County Alert: Computer Scam involving Gift Cards Causes $25K in Local Losses, Police Warn

Bradley, IL - A new scam has surfaced in Kankakee County, targeting unsuspecting victims with fraudulent computer pop-ups.  According...

Will County, IL – Sheriff’s Office Issues 424 Citations During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Will County, IL - In April, the Will County Sheriff's Office took decisive action against distracted driving, issuing...

Schaumburg, IL – Felony Charges for Local Woman Accused of Damaging Police Property

Schaumburg, IL - A 35-year-old woman is facing felony charges following an incident at the Island Lake Police...

Spinosaurus to “Hang Out” Above Visitors at the Field Museum in Chicago Starting in June

CHICAGO, IL - Get ready to look to the ceiling as the Field Museum unveils its latest attraction, Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, soaring high above visitors beginning...

Earth’s Fourth-Warmest April Adds to Year of High Temperatures

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 2023 ranked as the fourth-warmest April on record, contributing to an overall warm year for the planet, according to scientists from...

Honeybee Pollination Services at Risk Due to Electromagnetic Fields from Electrical Towers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A new study published in Science Advances reveals that electromagnetic fields (EMF) emanating from electrical towers disrupt pollinating honeybees, leading to...

UIUC Scientists Receive $8 Million in Funding to Lead AI Research Institute

CHAMPAIGN, IL - Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will lead a national Artificial Intelligence Research Institute with $8 million in funding from the...

Northern Lights may be visible again in Illinois, Tuesday night

CHICAGO, IL - Residents of northern U.S. states, including Illinois, may be able to witness the Northern Lights on Tuesday night. While the auroras...

New Study Shows Social Vulnerability Increases Suicide Risk

CHICAGO, IL - A recent study from the University of Chicago has found that social determinants of health, like access to quality healthcare, food security,...
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