Illinois had a State Geological Survey as early as 1851, but by 1875, legislators decided it was no longer needed. Pretty much every county had been looked at and state officials figured there wasn't ...

(NBC CHICAGO) - The United States Geological Survey reports a minor, 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred at 4:42 a.m. Wednesday with an epicenter in Standard, Illinois. While southern Illinois often ...

A minor earthquake was reported in downstate Illinois Thursday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 2.8 magnitude earthquake was detected just north of Germantown, Ill., a small ...

The new head of the Illinois Geological Survey says finding ways to store carbon dioxide underground is a top priority if greenhouse gases are to be curbed. Donald McKay was recently appointed ...

The U.S. Geological Survey is conducting low-level airplane flights over a broad region in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and ...

CHAMPAIGN - Prairie Research Institute officials say a new director has been appointed to oversee the Illinois State Geological Survey. Officials say Richard Berg, Ph.D., was appointed to the position ...

PUTNAM COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- A 3.6 earthquake struck part of Illinois Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The earthquake struck at about 4:41 a.m. and was centered south of the village ...

SOMONAUK, Ill. (WLS) -- A 3.4 earthquake struck part of DeKalb County Monday morning , the U.S. Geological Survey said. The earthquake struck at about 2:53 a.m. and was centered two kilometers ...

CHAMPAIGN — Illinois has a new state geologist. Richard C. Berg has been appointed as permanent director of the Illinois State Geological Survey, which researches earth science issues and manages the ...

PUTNAM COUNTY, Ill. -- A 3.6 earthquake struck part of Illinois Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The earthquake struck at about 4:41 a.m. and was centered south of the village of ...

The United States Geological Survey reported a minor, 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred at 4:42 a.m. Wednesday with an epicenter in Standard, Ill. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are.