Local author Jocelyn Lacey has published her fifth children’s book, Michael’s Journey from Caterpillar to Butterfly, a story ...

Unexpected encounters between animals can go so many different ways, from shocking to sweet. Some animals dislike seeing other critters in their yards (or even at all), but others are curious enough ...

The xerces butterfly was one of the first insect species to go instinct in North America as a result of humans. Read here to learn more.

A 12-year-old girl is helping monarch butterflies by raising them and planting a specialized garden. Monarch butterflies were listed as threatened in 2024 due to habitat loss and pesticide use.

As countless monarch butterflies make their way through Illinois toward their wintertime destination in Mexico, some became the center of attention in Palos Heights last weekend during its annual ...