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Down the Garden Path: Gardening for pollinators

Let’s take a closer look at what we can do to promote pollinators in our yards that can be done without spending a lot of time or money.

By Sue Styer, University of Illinois Extension●

Glen Ellyn wants input on potential fire station renovations

Glen Ellyn trustees have hired a design firm to draft conceptual renderings for possible renovations of the village’s downtown and satellite fire stations.

By Katlyn Smith - Daily Herald Media Group●

Staying safe while driving in the snow and ice

Snow and ice can create hazardous driving conditions, and extreme cold can make things even more dangerous if your car gets stranded.

By Jessie Molloy●

‘It’s magnificent’: How a dam-free Salt Creek, Fullersburg Woods have been revitalized

Two years ago this month, the Graue Mill dam was removed and, with it, the constant din of rushing water. The move led to a newly revitalized stretch of Salt Creek

By Katlyn Smith - Daily Herald Media Group●

New amenities abound at two renovated La Grange parks

The Park District of La Grange has reopened two renovated neighborhood parks—Rotary Centennial Park and Spring Park—both made possible through the community-supported referendum approved by voters in November 2024.

By Shaw Local News Network●