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“Time for Fun” by artist Seward Johnson is part of the Sculpture in the Park exhibit in Mount St. Mary Park, St. Charles.

Sculpture exhibit now year-round at Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles

The Sculpture in the Park exhibit at Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles has transitioned to a year-round display, featuring new and permanent sculptures each year.

If you want to maximize the size of your dahlia flowers, keep the main stems free of side shoots. This allows only the terminal bud to develop.

How to maximize dahlia blooms and keep grass green

Tim Johnson shares tricks for keeping your lawn green all summer and maximizing dahlia blooms.

The Culex mosquito (or house mosquito) is common in Lake County, and is known to carry West Nile virus.

First 2025 human case of West Nile virus reported in Lake County

The first human case of West Nile virus this season has been reported in Lake County.

Limoncello Spritz — served in a tall wine glass over ice with a straw — is a refreshing complement to tasty pre-dinner snacks in the Italian tradition

Aperitivo at home: 5 recipes to re-create Italy’s relaxing pre-dinner ritual in your kitchen

Italians have a wonderful tradition called aperitivo, or welcoming the evening and unwinding from the work day with snacks, a cocktail and conversation. Penny Kazmier shares recipes from a recent trip to help re-create this relaxing time of day on home soil.

The Sacred Sounds concert series is held annually at St. James Parish in Arlington Heights, which underwent an expansion in recent years and has made the sound quality even better, organizers say.

‘Literally heavenly’: Sacred Sounds concert series returns to St. James in Arlington Heights

The Sacred Sounds concert series at St. James Parish in Arlington Heights spans contemporary Christian to classical in a renovated sanctuary where the sound is “literally heavenly,” according to music director Tam Conseur.

Does HOA have right to trim overhanging branches from neighboring property?

A townhouse owner wants to know whether the association can trim encroaching trees/bushes from a neighbor's property after giving written notice.

Three adult Colorado potato beetles are seen on a plant.

Forget the calendar: This method reveals the ideal time to tackle garden pests

Sick of guessing when to harvest or treat pests? Let degree days precisely predict plant and insect maturity down to the day.