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Remove the spent flowers from tulips and daffodils, even the whole flower stalk if desired. However, leave the foliage until it turns brown, as it’s necessary to provide nutrients for next year’s blooms.

Some tips for spring to keep your lawn, flowers healthy

It has been a wonderful spring so far, with cooler weather and long-lasting flowers. On the other hand, the lawn mowing season has begun.

American flags line the route of a previous Memorial Day parade in Naperville. This year’s parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26.

Where to find Memorial Day ceremonies and parades

Memorial Day is Monday, May 26. Here are some of the events planned to honor United States military personnel who have given their lives in service of their country.

So your home’s not social-media perfect? How to get over ‘house shame’

Robbie Randolph is a real estate agent and interior designer for the rich, yet even he's not immune from the anxiety of “house shame.” That’s the judged, bullied, defeated feeling you can get when Pinterest-perfect syndrome takes over, either in our own minds or fed by the side eye of a friend with impeccable digs. House shame can make you reluctant to invite people over, and in some cases lead to isolation and despair.

RFK Jr.’s MAHA report raises concerns about vaccines, American foods and prescription drugs

WASHINGTON — A government report released on Thursday covering wide swaths of American health and wellness reflects some of the most contentious views on vaccines, the na...

Legal fight brewing over Pope Leo’s childhood home? South suburb plans to acquire site

The Village of Dolton plans to take ownership of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home through eminent domain, despite the current owner’s plans to sell the home to the highest bidder in an auction next month.

Struggling to declutter? Try the No. 2 rule

Move over, Marie Kondo, there’s a new approach to decluttering that’s taking over social media. It’s a little juvenile, and more than a little gross, but it’s sparking joy for people who are overwhelmed by their stuff.

Vern Paddock cleans a headstone at Volo Cemetery. Paddock, a retiree with a longtime interest in genealogy and research, developed a passion for reviving headstones about seven years ago while looking for a long-passed relative at the Fort Hill cemetery near Round Lake.

‘Like a jigsaw puzzle’: Researching history and working in local cemeteries a passion for retiree

Depending on the weather, retiree Vern Paddock often can be found weekday mornings at Volo Cemetery scrub brush in hand, patiently removing layers of dirt, lichen and the grime of time to reveal a clearer picture of history.