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Green leaves in fall? Check for invasive buckthornOct 23, 2026 2:44 pm - Are you seeing green leaves on trees later than you should this fall? Check to see if it’s invasive buckthorn and kick it to the curb.
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Naturalizing crocus gives the lawn spring colorOct 20, 2026 11:44 am - Crocus bulbs can create a stunning display in the spring when naturalized randomly in the lawn.
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Spotlight on seasonal shows: Improv Playhouse revives ‘Dracula’ as classic radio dramaOct 13, 2026 9:48 am - This week in theater, Libertyville’s Improv Playhouse stages a radio-style “Dracula,” Writers Theatre revives a boxing drama based on the country’s first Black heavyweight champion, and City Lit Theater Company presents August Wilson’s “King Hedley II.”
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Get digging now for a colorful spring surpriseOct 09, 2026 8:25 pm - It’s time to plant for spring color. Which bulbs should you choose, and which ones will wildlife leave alone? Here’s how to get the most bang for your bulb-buying buck.
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Spotlight: ‘Waitress’ returns for a limited run and Gift Theatre stages world premiere of ‘Hayward’Oct 07, 2026 7:31 am - The national tour of “Waitress” stops by the James M. Nederlander Theatre for a brief run, “The Winter’s Tale” plays Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the world premiere of “Hayward” comes to The Gift Theatre, and Writers Theatre offers childcare options during shows.
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What to bring in, what to cover this fallOct 05, 2026 3:27 pm - Cool, crisp evenings means it’s time to start paying attention to the first frost and what that means for your fall gardening tasks.
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Short and sweet: Why fall colors could be intense, but brief this yearOct 04, 2026 10:28 am - Extreme summer weather and El Niño will impact the fall color season, say experts who predict this year’s display will be delayed and condensed into a short, vibrant color blaze.
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Best Bets: Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns and Bad Momz of ComedySep 29, 2026 9:36 pm - Best bets for fall: Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns returns to the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Bad Momz of Comedy laugh it up in Wheaton, Red Clay Dance brings “Freedom Square” to Evanston, and spooky silent films come to the Pickwick in Park Ridge.
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Lawn lovers still have time to fertilize for fallSep 28, 2026 1:31 pm - Lawn lovers should consider a fall application of fertilizer. Soil testing will help determine what fertilizer is needed.
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There is still plenty to do in the gardenSep 21, 2026 5:37 pm - You can do a lot in September that will help get your plants ready for colder weather and for next year.
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