“Date with History” series on Aug. 1 features two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Maraniss on his book, “They Marched Into Sunlight: War and Peace, Vietnam and America, October 1967.”

“Voyage en France” festival offers French sights, sounds, and flavors, followed by 21-and-older “Rendezvous” evening inspired by Versailles Gardens and Moulin Rouge. Next up in Cantigny’s fun-packed summer is “Voyage en France,” set for Saturday, J...

The first “signature” event of Cantigny’s summer calendar is set for Sunday, June 23. Tickets for the Cantigny Jazz and Wine Fest include all-day access to the newly renovated McCormick House and two culinary flights.

Spring migration, traveling and birding kept columnist Jeff Reiter busy during the month of May.

Foodies and jazz afficionados looking for a special night out are invited to Cantigny’s first Jazz Soirée at the Robert R. McCormick House on Friday, June 21

Cantigny in Wheaton plans a spring celebration with a full day of activities for all ages on Saturday, May 18. Tickets for Spring Fest are on sale now at cantigny.org/event/cantigny-spring-fest/. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cantigny, 1S151 W...

The popularity of owls makes them vulnerable to human interference. People do get excited about owls, and sometimes their enthusiasm (or thoughtlessness) gets out of hand.

If you are wondering, there are roughly 11,500 officially recognized bird species. It’s unlikely that anyone will ever see them all, or even try to. The list is constantly growing due to genetic studies that reveal new species.