A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Northwest Indiana and the northern suburbs while much of the Chicago area has ...

The Chicago area and parts of Indiana got socked with a massive and unseasonable snow storm Sunday night into Monday morning, ...

In Chicago, snow seasons are tracked from July through the following June. The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. During the 2024-25 season, the area ...

Snow or no, your car could be towed. Chicago’s winter overnight parking ban begins at 3 a.m. Dec. 1. This means parking is ...

Cold-hardy fig varieties such as Brown Turkey, Chicago Hardy, and Celeste can be grown successfully in our region. It is not ...

The beautiful autumn sunlight dances off gorgeously crimson sourwood leaves. Little radish plants look cute as they grow quickly. And this is my last gardening feature for 2025, but I’ll be back in ...

Growing a potted fig tree is a rewarding process, and can be done year-round with the right conditions. Place the container ...

Moy Mendez, who grew up in Blue Island and is now executive director of the Hope Center, said when planting trees last week he called out a familiar phrase he hadn’t said in over 30 years. “Yordan,” ...

Trees and shrubs are some of the most valuable parts of our yards and orchards. If you have a terrific shade tree, cherish it. Be grateful for that windbreak when snow or dust starts blowing through.

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Managing Director of Innovation DuPage Dan Facchini joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how their programs are helping businesses and organizations grow. Dan is joined by Mary Couzin of ...