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A variety of berries can be found at the local farmers market. (Heather Leszczewicz/TribLocal)

Oak Park gearing up for farmer’s market season

By Bridget Doyle | May 17 at 2:18 p.m.

Oak Park’s annual farmer’s market season kicks off this Saturday, and the market’s new manager said they’re in a “mad rush” this week to make … Read more ›

Two boys run through the new boulder climbing area at Taylor Park on Thursday. (Bridget Doyle/TribLocal photo)

Taylor Park renovations reveal climbing boulders, wetlands

By Bridget Doyle | May 4 at 12:47 p.m.

Oak Park’s latest green space to undergo renovations recently celebrated a reopening, now boasting a new ADA-accessible playground, a wetlands wildlife area, updated tennis courts … Read more › 1 comment

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 ›

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 ›

Ferrara Pan Candy, Farley’s & Sathers in sales talks

Feb. 23 at 9:33 a.m.

Crain’s reports: Ferrara, a Forest Park-based confectioner known for its Lemonheads and Atomic Fireballs, would sell a majority stake of the $400 million company to … 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 ›

We could see northern lights tonight, thanks to solar flare

Jan. 24 at 5:30 p.m.

For the second time in just three months, people in the Chicago area have a shot at seeing the northern lights this evening. That’s because … Read more ›

Meeting attendees get a first look at the Iriving Schoolyard Project three phase plan presented at Wednesday night's community forum. (Bridget Doyle/TribLocal photo)

Irving School community seeks funds for improvements

By Bridget Doyle | Jan. 19 at 7:17 a.m.

A blacktop that currently sits behind Washington Irving Elementary School on the southeast side of Oak Park could soon become a sustainable and environmentally friendly … Read more ›