Skunks

We're spending more time outside and there's a specific smell to watch out for.

It's skunk mating season in Illinois, so here are some easy tips for keeping skunks out of your yard.

If you see a skunk here in Illinois (and the calendar says that you probably will), you're probably looking at the striped skunk, the most common and only skunk native to Illinois. Our state is also home to spotted skunks, hooded skunks and hog-nosed skunks, but there are far less of them.

What would you do if you found baby skunks in your yard? The solution isn't simple especially if you understand the law in Illinois that says you can't trap and release them. A homeowner in Illinois shared video of their dilemma.

The skunks are back so beware pet owners in Rockford.

In the fall, why does Rockford smell like skunks?

If you are a skunk expert, a town in Illinois is looking for all the help they can get.