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A bald eagle returns to the nest -- and his waiting mate -- with a large fish in his talons. The nesting pair and their brood have made their home in Tampier Slough Woods forest preserve in Cook County's Palos Township.

Bald eagle family lures bird-watchers to Cook County forest preserve

By Patrick W. Rollens | April 25 at 7:22 a.m.

On a small stretch of road in southwest suburban Palos Township, a steady stream of birders and nature lovers clambered on the rocky terrain last … Read more ›

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 female American Bald Eagle was spotted incubating eggs recently in a Cottonwood tree in Palos Township on land owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. (Forest Preserve District of Cook County / April 16, 2012)

Bald Eagles spotted in Palos Township forest preserve

April 16 at 6:43 p.m.

A female American Bald Eagle has been spotted incubating eggs in a nest in a Cook County forest preserve in Palos Township and officials believe … 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 ›

Controlled fires at the Orland Grassland site could continue through March. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Grassland fires could last into March

By Jeff Vorva | Feb. 20 at 2:49 p.m.

Controlled fires have been visible most of the month at the Orland Grassland area located at 167th Avenue, LaGrange Road, 179th Street and 104th Avenue. … 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 ›

Mountains of debris mar the Orland Grassland Project but officials say the future of the site will be "breathtaking." (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Grassland Project hoping for ‘great gain’ despite current pains

By Jeff Vorva | Jan. 6 at 10:57 a.m.

The current landscape at the Orland Grassland Project is unsightly to many, with heavy equipment and piles of debris from tree removal littering parts of the 960-acre … Read more ›

Homer Glen takes precautions against ash borer, applies for grant

By Ginger Reilly | Jan. 4 at 5:54 p.m.

In an effort to protect its trees from the destructive emerald ash borer, the Village of Homer Glen plans to apply for a competitive grant … Read more ›

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