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Gravel gardens can cut wildfire and heat risks. It’s being used outside fire zones too

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Mar 31, 2026 8:15 pm - Using gravel and other aggregate 4 inches deep in beds and borders also helps prevent weeds from taking root, improves drainage and reduces runoff.
Brookfield Zoo debuts litter of 10 African painted dog puppies

By Araceli Gómez-Aldana
Mar 31, 2026 6:07 pm - A litter of 10 African painted dog pups are now calling Brookfield Zoo home. The litter is made up of five female and five male painted dogs. They were born on Nov. 25 to first-time mom Roanne, who was also born at the West suburban zoo six years ago.
Meet Chicago Northwest visitors bureau releases ‘Inspiration Guide’ for 8 Northwest suburbs

Submitted by Meet Chicago Northwest
Mar 31, 2026 5:02 pm - Meet Chicago Northwest (MCNW), the official convention and visitors bureau for the Northwest suburbs, has released its latest Chicago Northwest Inspiration Guide, an updated resource designed to inspire exploration across the region’s vibrant communities.
‘We will face our fears’: Jewish families prepare to celebrate Passover during challenging times

By Steve Zalusky
Mar 31, 2026 4:55 pm - Amid steep challenges both in the U.S. and abroad, Jewish families will gather around their Seder tables Wednesday evening to celebrate the first night of Passover and the perseverance of their people.
Home & garden calendar, March 31 to April 11

Mar 31, 2026 2:29 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like new varieties of daylilies, spring wildflowers, soil composition, and more.
Northwestern Medicine steps up support for community health clinic as insurance costs soar

By Michelle Meyer
Mar 31, 2026 11:57 am - A Crystal Lake-based nonprofit medical clinic is seeing a surge of clients as health insurance costs skyrocket, leaving many to go without coverage altogether.
Bill targets zoning laws that block homes for adults with disabilities

By Rebecka Pieder
Mar 31, 2026 10:52 am - 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.
2 little twists that make roasted carrots pop on an Easter table

By KATIE WORKMAN
Mar 31, 2026 10:13 am - Roasted carrots are delightful served hot, warm or at room temperature. To make them extra special, top multi-colored varieties with a dollop of Spinach Parsley Pesto. These would be the perfect side dish for an Easter feast, Mother’s Day lunch or any gathering.
Matzo brei is Passover comfort food fried up in a pan

By KATIE WORKMAN
Mar 31, 2026 6:03 am - The traditional Passover food matzo brei (rhymes with fry) is essentially matzo fried with eggs, or scrambled eggs with matzo, depending on how you look at it. The holiday requires observant Jews to stay away from any leavened breads, so matzo, which is unleavened, becomes a staple.
Spice up your grilled leg of lamb with a baharat marinade

By JESSICA BATTILANA
Mar 31, 2026 5:57 am - The Turkish blend baharat contains many of the spices Americans think of as “holiday baking spices,” including cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves, as well as dried mint. You can find premade versions, but it’s simple to make your own, as in this Grilled Leg of Lamb by Jessica Battilana.

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