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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.

The idea for this recipe comes from the Catalan calçotada, an annual celebration of spring onions at which they’re charred over a fire and served with lots of romesco (and lots of wine).

Spring onion kebabs with romesco celebrate the season in Spanish style

Grill skewers of spring onions, zucchini and halloumi cheese while you also char the ingredients for the classic Spanish romesco sauce that will accompany them. The idea comes from the Catalan calçotada, an annual celebration of spring onions at which they’re charred over a fire and served with lots of romesco (and lots of wine).

West Chicago Mayor Daniel Bovey cuts the ribbon dedicating a series of downtown murals created by hometown artist Giovanni Arellano.

Homegrown artist’s work dedicated as ‘West Chicago Art Trail’

West Chicago artist Giovanni “Gio” Arellano had his Prairie Path-inspired mural series dedicated on Thursday as the “West Chicago Art Trail."

A vial of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine rests on a table at an inoculation station in Jackson, Mississippi.

A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says

COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world. The World Health Organization said Wednesday the rise in cases is primarily in the eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and western Pacific regions.

Double dipping, the act of dipping your half-eaten chip back in the communal bowl, does transfer bacteria to the dip but in only rare cases does that translate to spreading illness to others.

Double-dipping may seem gross, but it’s not as risky as you think

Like George Costanza on “Seinfield,” many of us have done it — dip a chip into a communal bowl of salsa or stick a veggie into the hummus, bite it and then go for a double-dip. Yes, double-dipping can transmit bacteria and viruses from your mouth to the shared bowl. And yes, in theory, those microorganisms can be spread to other eaters. But in most cases, that might not be as risky as it seems.

A ghost bike memorializes the site of a December 2024 biking fatality in Rolling Meadows.

Biking popularity surges with infrastructure improvements, events, clubs

Illinois has improved its bike safety and infrastructure since 2020, with more counties and municipalities adopting bike/ped plans. But fatalities remain high, indicating more focus on safety is needed.

To help reduce your risk for one day getting a cancer diagnosis, incorporate exercise into your weekly routine. And, if you’re overweight, try to drop some pounds.

I’m an oncologist. Here are 11 science-based ways to reduce your cancer risk.

About 1 in 5 people around the world will develop cancer throughout the course of their lives. About 40% of new cancer diagnoses in U.S. adults aged 30 and older are considered preventable, according to a study from the American Cancer Society. Here are some tips to reduce your risk.