Nature

Explore some of the odd turns taxonomists have taken in their quest to provide accurate scientific names for flora and fauna.

Exhibits include a 2,000-gallon fish tank filled with river fish, an over-sized exterior bird feeder and bird bath, a stream table, a watershed sand box and a mussel exhibit.

Many types of butterflies are out and about right now, visiting a wide variety of flowers that at this time of year includes thistles, asters and goldenrods.

One estimate puts the amount of arthropods on our planet at 85% of Earth’s total animal biomass.

The Joliet Fire Department and Joliet Police Department honor guards will host a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 9 a.m. Sunday in front of Fred C. Dames funeral home, 3200 Essington Road, Joliet, near its monument. All area firefighters, police officers, retirees, families and publ

This weekend, keep your eyes open as you walk past tree trunks, fence posts, even garages. You just might spot a little green man of your very own!

The Crest Hill Lions Clun is hosting a luau and car show from noon to 10 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Park,

When you find yourself with seven orphaned chimney swift babies that you’ve raised from nestling size, you head to downtown Geneva for their release. Mark your calendars for the annual Chimney Swift Sits planned Sept. 10 and 16.

The Mokena VFW will host a “Stars & Stripes” Car Show from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at 19852 Wolf Road in Mokena. Event includes trophies, raffles, music. Fish fry begins 4 p.m.

August is back-to-school month, a time when kids of all ages leave home, some for the very first time.

Odie is well-known on Facebook, thanks to Becky Werner, the director of the Joliet Park District’s Little Sprouts preschool program, who’s shared photos of Odie’s adventures

Dan Aykroyd and James Belushi will perform as “Elwood” and “Brother Zee” in a 90-minute performance at 9:30 p.m. Friday.

Spider hatchlings need to disperse quickly, making use of silken strands, wind and electrostatic forces in a phenomenon known as ballooning.

Are there any animals more misunderstood than snakes? Let's do some myth-busting.

True to its name, the insect held its two front legs up and clasped together as if in prayer.