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Trees, such as this oak, planted in lawns can benefit from a mulched ring to reduce competition with grass roots.

How to protect trees and maintain garden borders this season

Trees planted in lawns can benefit from a mulched ring to reduce competition with grass roots and to keep mowers and weed whips from damaging trunks.

Sharon House is not being allowed to move into the Mount Prospect condominium she bought in August because her service dog, Biscuit, would violate the complex’s rules.

‘I can’t survive without him’: Mount Prospect woman sues after condo association bans service dog

Sharon House hopes to move into the condo she bought nearly a year ago. Instead, the 66-year-old Mount Prospect woman is suing her condominium association in federal court.

Defying the elements and odds, storm-swept piping plover eggs rescued, yielding chicks

A remarkable chapter in the continuing story of the federally endangered piping plover is unfolding as four eggs washed away in a storm and exposed to elements for more than 12 hours were recovered and have hatched.

Make sure your dog has access to shade while outdoors.

Summer pet safety: How to prevent heatstroke and other seasonal dangers

Most of us look forward to the warm summer months, but dog owners must be acutely aware of health dangers unique to the season. Hot summer temperatures can cause heatstroke in dogs.

Several upcoming fishing derbies offer a great way for families to spend time together, particularly for Father’s Day.

Grab your rod and reel: Spend quality time with family at suburban fishing derbies

With Father’s Day coming up, local fishing derbies offer a relaxed way to spend time with Dad — or other friends and family.

This bare-bones slow cooker recipe is so popular because, at its core, all you need are two ingredients: chicken and a jar of salsa. Serve over rice, in tacos or burritos, or as an excellent topping for nachos.

Store-bought salsa is a flavor-packed shortcut for savvy home cooks

Salsa is the Spanish word for “sauce,” and once you start to think about it in the same vein as your favorite marinara or pesto, you’ll see endless possibilities for how to turn it into a full meal.

Farmers markets this week

Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks.