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The United States will engage in new international negotiations to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, according to a plan President Bush announced Thursday. The president heads to Germany next week to discuss climate change with other world leaders.

A national movement to ban plastic bags is gaining steam, but these restrictions may actually hurt the environment more than help it.

A scathing report from the State Executive Inspector General shows a climate of hazing and sexual discrimination created a hostile work environment at the state prison in Pontiac, including stating there is reason for disciplinary action against 10 employees for discriminating against a guard who was perceived to be gay.

NPR's A Martinez talks to Sen. Tom Carper, chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, about Thursday's hearing on the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Scientists and filmmakers capture images in unprecedented, truly breathtaking ways in the BBC nature documentary series. Critic David Bianculli calls Blue Planet II a "dazzling piece of television."

Local opponents of President Donald Trump’s decision to end an Obama-era program for young immigrants turned up the volume Thursday, with new protests…

Editors Note: "Stretched Thin," is examining the effect of the state budget impasse on local social service agencies to put a human face on how the…

America has a long history of torture. From enhanced interrogation during the Iraq War all the way back to the Salem Witch Trials, torture has featured…

Illinois State University is looking to address what educators say is a severe shortage of early intervention specialists for infants and toddlers who are…

McLean County is ramping up funding for mental health services as several new programs begin to take shape.The County Board next week will consider…