Glencoe
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Carpenter ants could be nesting inside or outside houseApr 30, 2024 11:26 pm - Spotting carpenter ants inside the house in the spring and summer does not mean they’re nesting indoors. But if they are, consider the help of a professional.
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How to keep the blooming party going in your gardenApr 23, 2024 7:08 pm - Take photos of your bulb displays throughout the season to track areas that need new bulbs in the fall.
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Cantigny and Chicago Botanic Garden launch summer internship program for military veteransMay 01, 2024 12:58 pm - The Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe and Cantigny in Wheaton are partnering to support military veterans and ease their transition to the civilian workforce. This summer...
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Portrait of a master: Pianist Hershey Felder dazzles in ‘Monsieur Chopin’Apr 18, 2024 6:33 am - Accomplished pianist Hershey Felder displays his prowess in Writers Theatre’s “Monsieur Chopin — A Play With Music,” written by and starring the pianist/writer/actor/composer who first introduced the show to Chicago 19 years ago.
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Check for winter burn on evergreensApr 16, 2024 10:13 pm - Spring means adding color to your garden — and don’t forget to check for winter damage to evergreens.
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Spring theater forecast: City, suburban theaters showcase new worksApr 18, 2024 9:40 am - Adventurous theatergoers eager for new works have a lot to look forward to come spring and summer, including world and regional premieres, two of which feature bona fide sitcom stars Laurie Metcalf and Jason Alexander.
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Continue garden cleanup, pruning before planting seasonApr 09, 2024 9:40 pm - Gardens are blooming early this year, making it all the more important to get that pruning and debris cleanup done before planting season begins.
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Fluctuating temperatures make spring a challengeApr 02, 2024 6:58 pm - As buds on crabapples open, begin spraying with fungicide until leaves are fully open.
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Theater spotlight: Drury Lane revives ‘Guys and Dolls,’ Marriott stages ‘Music Man’Apr 03, 2024 9:58 am - Drury Lane revives the tuner “Guys and Dolls,” Marriott revisits “The Music Man” with Broadway veterans KJ Hippensteel and Alexandra Silber, and Northlight premieres John Patrick Shanley’s new dramedy “Brooklyn Laundry.”
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A gardener’s spring: Tools, cuttings and plant careMar 26, 2024 12:29 am - It’s time to sharpen those spades and inspect your garden beds for plants suffering from the freeze-thaw-freeze-thaw cycle.