Conservation

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A newly established national trail winds through a scenic landscape, bathed in sunlight, inviting exploration of natural beauty.

New National Trails: Conflicting Reports on Miles and Count

The Department of the Interior announced new national trails, but official sources provided conflicting figures regarding both mileage and the number of trails.

Amélie Dubois·June 8, 2026

Six wild bison graze on a sunlit prairie landscape, with a distant city skyline hinting at their proximity to Chicago.

Local Real Estate

Wild bison return to prairie 60 miles from Chicago

On December 5, 2025, a primal roar echoed across the Burlington Prairie, just 60 miles northwest of Chicago.

Mateo Castillo·June 7, 2026