The author was delighted when the wood-chomping rodents surfaced at the harbor. Then one turned up dead.

While Groundhog Day remains a fun tradition, meteorologists rely on data and computer models for more accurate forecasts. This year, the National Weather Service said it’s a toss-up whether Illinois will see an early spring.

Evanston Roundtable features Liza Lehrer and Lincoln Park Zoo’s bat monitoring project.

CHICAGO, IL – May 7, 2024–Today, the Walder Foundation announced five 2024 Biota Award recipients. Now in its third year, the Biota Awards continue to advance early-career researchers who are working to understand, protect, and restore the unique and diverse ecosystems in Chicago and around the world.