Anecdotal evidence has long shown that oak trees can act as a line of defense against spreading blazes. Now, the Santa ...

Family-friendly fall hikes near Chicago—all under 3 hours away. Enjoy kid-friendly trails and peak foliage this autumn.

A short but powerful thunderstorm moved through Bloomington-Normal Wednesday afternoon, leaving power outages and a number of ...

On the anniversary of his death, we are releasing the never-before-seen master document of the Dallas legend's best moments.

Vessels in a tree’s xylem transport water from the roots to the rest of the plant. Hardwood tree species tend to have large ...

Additional sidewalks soon may be installed in the Heather Hills subdivision, located in unincorporated Lake County, but it ...

Start a wonderful fall family tradition by heading to Royal Oak Farm Orchard in Harvard. The orchard has around 20,000 apple trees and 30 varieties of apples to choose from. You can also pick pumpkins ...

Keep your maples healthy & hearty by learning to recognize common maple tree diseases & knowing how to prevent or treat them ...

This Northshore farm is welcoming the public this month to do yoga, support conservation and experience a working horse farm on the Tangipahoa River.

Spontaneous limb failure can afflict healthy and otherwise structural sound trees while the weather is warm, possibly humid but without wind.