Asian longhorned Tick Confirmed In Illinois
L – Illinois is the 20th state to discover the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis). The tick, considered an invasive species, was found on April 12 during routine active tick…
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Arbor Day Plant Sale And Arbor Day Of Giving at Morton Arboretum
Morton Arboretum is hosting a plant sale this weekend in honor of Arbor Day The Arbor Day Plant Sale at The Morton Arboretum is one of the largest seasonal plant…
DuPage County, Morton Arboretum Partnering on Tree Planting Initiative for Prairie Path
The DuPage County Division of Transportation (DuDOT) will remove invasive species from a portion of the Illinois Prairie Path this spring and replace them with oak trees. The County recently…
ComEd Vegetation Management Activities Continue through Winter
The City of West Chicago has been provided notice that ComEd will be performing vegetation management activities in the West Chicago area through the next few months. The vegetation management activities are…
Christmas Tree Collection in WeGo
Holiday trees will be collected at no additional cost on regularly scheduled pickup days during the weeks of January 1st and January 8th. Trees must be free of decorations, and…
Big & Bright Trail of Lights Festival at Sonny Acres Farm Underway
STEP INTO THE MAGIC! It’s a walking light show and so much more. Step into the magic of the Sonny Acres Big and Bright Trail of Lights Show, where millions…
Choosing the Perfect Christmas Tree: Tips for Ensuring The Prettiest and Freshest Tree On The Lot
Expert Advice on Selecting the Right Variety, Size, and Maintenance for a Long-lasting Holiday Beauty As the holiday season approaches, the search for the perfect Christmas tree begins. From ensuring…
Big & Bright Trail of Lights Festival at Sonny Acres Farm Begins Next Week
STEP INTO THE MAGIC! It’s a walking light show and so much more. Step into the magic of the Sonny Acres Big and Bright Trail of Lights Show, where millions…
ComEd Tree Trimming to Continue through October
ComEd will continue regular vegetation management in West Chicago’s transmission corridor areas through the month of October. These corridors are specific geographic zones where one or more high-voltage electric transmission…
West Chicago Area Sees Unusual Amount Of Acorns This year
“Great oaks from little acorns grow.” -This quote is often attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer, the English poet and author known for his renowned work “The Canterbury Tales.” In and around…
Signs Of An Approaching Autumn
Scenes from around town in West Chicago that show glimpses of fall approaching. Due to the rain and warmer weather, we’ve had lately, experts are predicting the peak colors of…
Fall Color Wine Tasting At Morton Arboretum
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to snag your tickets for the highly anticipated 2023 Fall Color Wine Tasting at Morton Arboretum! This enchanting annual affair offers a tantalizing array…
When Will The Local Trees Change Colors?
The autumnal equinox, also known as the astronomical beginning of fall, will take place on September 23rd this year. According to a post from the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the autumnal…
Activists Fight For Old Burr Oak Trees In Geneva
According to activists advocating for the preservation of a stand of ancient bur oak trees in unincorporated Geneva, the trees, some of which are thought to be 300 years old…