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 surveillance in Morgan County as part of an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) grant-funded active tick surveillance program. Additional surveillance in the area on…
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 sales in the Chicago region. It offers thousands of carefully chosen plants, and expert Plant Geniuses are available throughout the sale to answer questions and…
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 received an Oak Ecosystems grant from Morton Arboretum and Nicor Gas to fund a pilot project designed to grow new native plants and trees on…
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 a key component of ComEd’s maintenance program to ensure system electrical reliability, as vegetation contact with ComEd equipment is a leading cause of outages. The…
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 should not be placed in containers or plastic bags. Los árboles navideños se recogerán sin costo adicional en los días de recolección programados regularmente durante…
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 of dazzling lights illuminate a sparkling walking trail with fun stops along the way, featuring larger-than-life holiday displays, set to your favorite yuletide tunes! Purchase…
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 freshness to maintaining needle retention, here are some expert tips that will help you make an informed decision and enjoy a vibrant and beautiful tree…
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 of dazzling lights illuminate a sparkling walking trail with fun stops along the way, featuring larger-than-life holiday displays, set to your favorite yuletide tunes! Purchase…
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 lines are in operation. West Chicago’s corridors are composed of large steel poles or tower structures, and are primarily located adjacent to interstate highways and…
“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 West Chicago this fall, oak trees are putting on an extraordinary show as they generously shower us with a bountiful mast of acorns. This is…
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 will come a little later than expected and should be seen mid-October. We’ve captured some scenes from foliage beginning to ease into Autumn splendor…
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 of flavors, allowing you to sample from an impressive variety of wines. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking spectacle of the arboretum’s trees as their leaves…
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 equinox marks the official start of autumn or fall. Following this celestial occurrence, the days progressively become shorter than the nights, resulting in later sunrises…
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 may be cut down next month. This past Tuesday the cutting of some trees on the property caused activists to spring into action. Thinking crews…
