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An exhibit of the Chicago Archaeopteryx, the earliest known bird, opens to the public at the Field Museum Tuesday.

Dino-might: Field Museum’s Archaeopteryx may be the ‘most important fossil ever’

The Field Museum’s iconic T. rex, Sue, may be a little jealous. There’s a new exhibit in town, Archaeopteryx, and it’s “perhaps the most important fossil ever discovered,...

Susan Conner, assistant director, Palatine Public Library District

Neighbors in the News: Palatine library names new assistant director

Susan Conner was promoted to assistant director of the Palatine Public Library District, after the position was vacated by Melissa Gardner, who was promoted to executive director.

Though beautiful, and still sold in retail stores, the burning bush is considered invasive in Illinois, according to The Conservation Foundation.

Invasive plants are a menace. Here’s how to avoid them in your garden.

Here’s what you need to know to avoid buying invasive plants and how to manage them if you have them already.

The Horticulture program at College of DuPage will be hosting its Spring Plant Sale May 9-11, at the college, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Shoppers will be able to choose from a variety of uncommon annuals, perennials, fresh herbs and vegetables. Hanging baskets, mixed containers and succulents will also be available.

Get your garden ready: Plant sales are popping up around the suburbs

Gardeners can get the growing season off to a good start with upcoming plant sales featuring perennials, vegetables, native and organic plants. It is also a good way to support local nonprofit organizations.

For Mother’s Day, why not make homemade jam? Just don’t tell mom how easy it is

From-scratch strawberry jam is one of the best simple pleasures in life. Fresh and sweet and the kind of red that just makes you feel happy. No one has to know how easy it is to make — seriously three ingredients and you're done!

Alex Tyler takes a selfie with children from Gales Point, Belize during his trip to the country this January. His Goldfish Swim School franchises have been supporting the education of Belizean children for nearly a decade.

Goldfish Swim School owner teaches swimming, builds relationships in Belize

Since Alex Tyler first visited Gales Point, Belize, in 2014 on a church mission trip, his impact on the small fishing village has expanded to the tune of $47,000 raised, ...

Lilacia Park bursts with color in Lombard, the “Lilac Village.”

‘A lot of purple’: May means Lilac Time in Lombard

The history of how Lombard became a town of lilac lovers is as colorful as the park grounds during Lilac Time, a nearly monthlong celebration starting Saturday.