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Jewish Brisket knows no religion; it’s perfect for your Easter table too.

Instant Pot Jewish brisket adds sweet and savory flavor to Passover, or any holiday

In Jewish families, brisket is a tradition in and of itself. We’re talking tender, fall-apart brisket in an incredibly simple sweet and savory sauce. But food knows no religion. Some of my non-Jewish friends now include this Jewish Brisket on their Christmas and Easter tables.

Amanda Christensen of the American Daylily Society will introduce some new varieties of daylilies at the April 8 meeting of the Rolling Meadows Garden Club.

Home & garden calendar, March 31 to April 11

Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like new varieties of daylilies, spring wildflowers, soil composition, and more.

An Envision Unlimited community integrated living arrangement offers a group home for adults with disabilities.

Bill targets zoning laws that block homes for adults with disabilities

Organizations seeking to create community living arrangements for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities say local zoning laws in Illinois are “discriminatory” and are pushing for legislation to protect the federal rights of those residents.

On May 2, spend a spring day at Country in the Park, part of the annual Downers Grove FoundersFest celebration. Families will visit with farm animals, play 1850s pioneer-era games and more.

Downers Grove celebrates heritage during FoundersFest Week

The Downers Grove Historical Society will host FoundersFest Week 2026 from late April to early May, featuring events that celebrate local history including the Pine Hollow Golf Tournament and Foresters Tree Walk on April 25.

People converge on the Wheaton French market pavilion near Main Street and Liberty Drive.

Wheaton French market returns April 11

Oh la la! Wheaton’s French market kicks off the season Saturday, April 11.

American white pelicans gather this week on Grass Lake in Antioch Township as the spring migration of the big birds continues.

A Pelican Palooza: Spring migration of enormous visitors sparks celebration

With the spring migration of American white pelicans in full swing across the region, a celebration of these enormous, large-billed visitors is about to launch in Fox Lake.

The Batavia Community Egg Hunt moves to Prairie Path Park this year on Saturday, March 28.

Egg hunts for kids, dogs and adults across the suburbs

Grab your baskets and get ready to hunt for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny at events across the suburbs now through April 11.