(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The monarch butterfly could be listed as a threatened species next year, following this week’s announcement from the US Fish and Wildlife Service. One local expert talks ...

Guests can explore the world of butterflies and moths while getting an up-close look at the insects at the conservatory.

Monarch butterfly numbers are up this year, but the rest of the butterfly population is declining rapidly, according to a new ...

A new study, published in the Journal Science, shows the number of butterflies in the United States has drastically declined, 22% over 20 years. "The major factors that are considered likely here ...

Hear why some environmentalists are concerned about the health of central Illinois’ main water supply. Learn about a new effort to make disposing of household hazardous waste more convenient.

A study compiled data from more than 76,000 butterfly surveys across the continental U.S. The declines seen in the last 20 ...