“Pollution is not a good carp deterrent ... fish found in the Illinois River are doing fairly well in the Chicago River and its tributaries. “It’s possible we could see (silver carp ...

Mass firings and regulatory rollbacks come as scientists routinely determine pollution is far more damaging than previously ...

despite a historical reputation for pollution, has come such a long way. Several advocacy nonprofits, including the Sierra Club Illinois Chapter, Friends of the Chicago River and Openlands ...

Editor's Note: A live view of the Chicago River on Monday, March 17 is streaming in the player above. The Chicago River getting dyed green is one of the city's most iconic St. Patrick's Day ...

CHICAGO — The Chicago River never has to fear getting pinched on St. Patrick's Day, as it is always bursting with the color green from an annual iconic holiday tradition. Thousands of people ...

A muskrat resting on the banks of the Chicago River. Jeffrey Williams Share Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond. DALE’S MAILBAG “How common are muskrats in the main branch of ...

St. Patrick's Day brings green decorations, outfits and even beer, so it's only fitting that the nation's county with the most Irish people take it a step further and dye a waterway green.