Students at MacArthur Elementary School in Hoffman Estates planted tomatoes, marigolds, peppers, watermelon and other plants recently, creating a garden for future classroom learning. As … Read more ›
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From the community
Arbor Day Celebration at the Elk Grove Park District
There were sunny skies to celebrate Arbor Day this year at the Elk Grove Park District. The preschool children along with District staff and guests … Read more ›
Elk herd, longtime area residents
The northwest corner of Higgins and Arlington Heights may look like an empty, fenced-in field most of the time, but, yes, there are elk in … Read more ›
Saturday night is prime time for Lyrids meteoroid watching
Saturday night promises to be cold, a little damp and dark — a great night to be outdoors, if you’re a stargazer. The hours from … Read more ›
From the community
Mobilize the Earth-Earth Day Special Event
Saturday, April 21st is the annual celebration of Earth Day at Mead Park in Elk Grove Village! From 10:00am to 2:00pm participants are invited to … Read more ›
The lowly dandelion: It’s got some good points
Dandelions are cropping up in lawns all over suburbia and the city–and that’s got homeowners screaming as it usually does this time of year. Some … Read more ›
Chorus frogs signal spring
It’s no bigger than your thumb, but its song can resonate across the marshes. In fact, when a group of these amphibians called chorus frogs … Read more ›
Four-leaf clover: Rare variation of a common, edible weed (and may be good luck)
That sometimes pesky white clover creeping into your grass in spring is the same plant that supposedly brings luck to those who find it in … Read more ›
From the community
Is it Ike’s turn?
After a year of fishing in a variety of tournaments across the nation, 49 of the best anglers will finally compete in the 2012 Bassmaster … Read more ›
