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In full bloom: Must-visit flower festivals this spring and summer

By Aimee Barrows
Apr 29, 2026 11:21 am - From tulip-lined fields to sprawling lilac gardens, the Midwest bursts into color each spring with festivals that celebrate nature at its most vibrant.
Home & garden calendar, April 28 to May 9

Daily Herald report
Apr 28, 2026 2:16 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like the New Perennial Movement and “Controlling Garden Marauders.” Also, the popular Lilac Sale, plant sales, and wildflower walks.
Ride your bike or take a hike: St. Charles offers 20+ miles of scenic trails

By Melissa Rubalcaba Riske
Apr 27, 2026 1:23 pm - The St. Charles area offers more than 20 miles of scenic trails, inviting residents and visitors to explore everything from quiet neighborhood loops to expansive regional routes.
Kane County offers low-cost rabies vaccine and microchip clinics

Submitted by Kane County Public Information Office
Apr 23, 2026 6:00 pm - Kane County Animal Control has announced the 2026 dates for its popular low-cost, drive-through rabies vaccination and microchip clinics, making it easier for pet owners to protect their animals and comply with Illinois law
A new spin on ‘rails to trails’: Community effort brings century-old CA&E rail car to Illinois Prairie Path

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
Apr 22, 2026 10:39 am - Riders and hikers on the Illinois Prairie Path will soon get a glimpse of railroad history when a historic train car will be transported to a new 60-foot track at Villa Park’s Ardmore Station, itself vintage 1908.
Home & garden calendar, April 21-May 2

Daily Herald report
Apr 21, 2026 1:14 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like sustainable stormwater management, container garden arrangements and more. Also listings of wildflower walks, plant sales and shows.
Midwest Tulip Festival opens April 17 at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park

By Shaw Local News Network
Apr 15, 2026 11:54 am - More than one million vibrant blooms will be on display at the Midwest Tulip Fest when it opens at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park.
Home & garden calendar, April 14-25

Daily Herald report
Apr 14, 2026 3:46 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like turn your garden into a B&B for birds, the romance of roses, and more. Also, listings of wildflower walks and plant sales.
Kane County seeks new ethics adviser

By Susan Sarkauskas
Apr 09, 2026 4:28 pm - Kane County is seeking a new ethics adviser because the current one is retiring.
Home & garden calendar, April 7-18

Apr 07, 2026 4:16 pm - Learn about gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like integrating natives into traditional gardens, tulip history, and more. Also, listing of spring wildflower walks and plant sales.

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