Fallen leaves make a fine mulch for garden beds and trees and shrubs, but they aren’t the only possibility. “Any kind of organic matter can make a good mulch,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “Your plants just want a layer of something that also comes from plants to […]
Day: November 9, 2024
Parents of woman found dead in South Loop apartment stairwell move to block her husband from retrieving remains, citing alleged pattern of abuse
The parents have been granted a temporary order preventing their daughter’s husband from retrieving her remains, alleging in court documents a pattern of abusive behavior.
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Nov. 9
Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop culture this week? Take our quiz and test your knowledge.
Biblioracle: ‘The Name of This Band Is R.E.M.’ opens the book on a band that never wanted to become too big
“The Name of This Band Is R.E.M.” is told from the point of view of the people who loved the band, a book for fans with the voices of fans.
Today in History: Berlin Wall falls
On Nov. 9, 1989, communist East Germany threw open its borders, allowing citizens to travel freely to the West for the first time in decades.
Asking Eric: Readers share responses to letters on loneliness
Dear Readers: On Sept. 23, I published two letters from older adults struggling to find a connection (“Still Grieving” and “Wants a Connection”). I asked those of you who have successfully found friendship and romantic partnership at a later stage in life to write in.
Aaron Nussbaum’s surgery for torn ACL is Tuesday. Wait, cancel that. He stiff-arms Fremd as Naperville Central advances.
Nussbaum returns and makes a big play late in a Class 8A second-round playoff game.
Oswego plays without Iowa recruit Carson Cooney, but Jeremiah Cain scores highlight-reel TD. ‘Still found a way.’
Despite Jeremiah Cain’s strong effort, Oswego comes up short 35-17 to York in a Class 8A second-round playoff game.
Daily Horoscope for November 09, 2024
Optimism could lead us astray at this time. The Moon in intellectual Aquarius trines upbeat Jupiter, encouraging us to think big. When desirous Venus squares illusory Neptune at 8:15 am EST, however, we might avoid noticing any parts of our plans that we don’t want to acknowledge. Luna then squares disruptive Uranus, potentially exposing any flaws in the messiest way possible. After the Moon slides into mellow Pisces, just sitting back and enjoying the moment should help us avoid further trouble.
Hoffman Estates sees season end with second round loss to Lincoln-Way Central
Talk about making up for lost time.