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Saturday night is prime time for Lyrids meteoroid watching

April 21 at 12:53 p.m.

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 ›

A tag on an ash tree in Lake in the Hills signals the infestation of the emerald ash borer. (Lawerence Synett/Tribune)

Emerald ash borer infestation spikes in McHenry County, state

By Lawerence Synett | April 12 at 2:50 p.m.

An infestation of emerald ash borer continues to ravage McHenry County, destroying thousands of ash trees with seemingly no end in sight. The tree-killer has … Read more ›

Darius Kidd, a trainer at Ringwood based Aldens Kennels, takes one of the guests for a walk. Walks at Aldens are a special treat considering the close proximity to Glacial Park Nature Preserve.
From the community

Dogs agree, Aldens Kennels, on edge of McHenry County’s glacial park, is perfect setting for K9 fun and relaxation

By Rich Publicity | April 12 at 12:59 p.m.

Glacial Park Nature Preserve in McHenry County offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature. The 3,273-acre park was carved out by the glaciers during … Read more ›

Dandelions are creeping up in lawns all over suburbia. (Sheryl DeVore/Tribune)

The lowly dandelion: It’s got some good points

By Sheryl DeVore | April 9 at 6:00 a.m.

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 ›

A chorus frog is no larger than a thumb when fully grown. (Sheryl DeVore/Tribune)

Chorus frogs signal spring

By Sheryl DeVore | March 20 at 6:00 a.m.

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 ›

White clover, a common edible weed in Illinois, is likely the species that sometimes produces four leaves, giving it the name four-leaf clover and supposedly giving the finder good luck. Tribune file photo

Four-leaf clover: Rare variation of a common, edible weed (and may be good luck)

By Sheryl DeVore | March 6 at 6:00 a.m.

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 ›

Mike Iaconelli with two big tournament bass. Photo by BASS and Rob Russow
From the community

Is it Ike’s turn?

By Don Dziedzina | Feb. 19 at 10:03 a.m.

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 ›

Joan Sayre took this photo of a great horned owl in her Libertyville back yard. The adult owls raised two young, which she saw in early June two years ago.

Hooting great horned owls celebrate Valentine’s Day

By Sheryl DeVore | Feb. 1 at 1:00 a.m.

Beneath a full moon on a cold, winter’s evening, the pair begins its courtship duet. Hoo hoo hoooo hooo hoo, he bellows atop a walnut … Read more ›

Don Dziedzina shows off a nice panfish taken through the ice at Big Kitten Lake in Boulder Junction, WI. Ice fishing is the cure for Cabin Fever.
From the community

Boulder Junction Ice Fishing Cures Cabin Fever

By Don Dziedzina | Jan. 26 at 12:08 p.m.

It took too long for northern Illinois to get safe ice for fishing. Warm weather, wind, and rain has kept ice anglers from enjoying hard … Read more ›

Bond Falls Michigan by Mike Trahan of Mundelein wins Best of Show in Volo Bog State Natural Area's 25th annual Nature Photo Contest
From the community

Volo Bog State Natural Area 25th Annual Nature Photo Contest Winners Announced

By Stacy Iwanicki | Jan. 25 at 1:58 p.m.

Volo Bog State Natural Area25th Annual Nature Photo Contest Winners AnnouncedDisplayed at Volo Bog SNA Visitor Center through March 6 The winners of Volo Bog … Read more ›

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