Kids and families can sign a mini-Declaration of Independence or dress up as Founding Fathers during the daylong event that will feature multiple activity stations, live performances and story times.
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Area’s ancient landscape and human impact showcased at Orland Grassland
An Earth Day volunteer event at Orland Grasslands in Orland Park will showcase the area’s native landscape, human impact.
Daily Horoscope for April 21, 2025
There’s a knock at the door of our hearts. The thoughtful Moon conjoins transformative Pluto at 2:20 am EDT, heightening our intuitions and providing opportunities for revelations and catharsis for those who are open to it. The Moon then works together with communicative Mercury to provide the words that will bring our feelings out of our hearts and into the universe. Whether we allow someone to be there to listen to us or not, we can set free any words trapped in our hearts.
Chicagoans take part in ‘hanami’ cherry blossom viewing at Jackson Park as blooms make long-awaited return
The annual blooms, which have been disappointing in recent years, brought scores of onlookers to Jackson Park on an otherwise dreary Easter Sunday.
How to cultivate a crabgrass-free lawn this spring
The best way to prevent crabgrass is to maintain a healthy lawn that is thick and outcompetes crabgrass.
Daily Horoscope for April 20, 2025
The truth can transform us. As balanced Venus works well with innovative Uranus, we’re provided with better ways of creating harmony and stability in our everyday lives. Communicative Mercury sextiles intense Pluto at 5:40 pm EDT, strengthening each of us to speak the truth from our hearts. Still, when the self-assured Sun grumbles at fiery Mars, trusting ourselves may seem foolish or even painful. We could be prone to getting frustrated or making rash decisions. Don’t let temporary frustrations undo positive progress!
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for April 19
Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop culture this week? Take our quiz to test yourself.
Hinsdale Central teen sets up Model UN Academy site to help thousands of students find success
Momin Ahmed’s website instructs youths on how to navigate Model UN, a simulation of the real United Nations in schools around the globe.
Biblioracle: David Szalay’s novel ‘Flesh’ has an approach I wouldn’t have thought would work
What’s most fascinating to me as a reader is that Szalay has deliberately removed one of the most potent tools a novelist has, the ability to render a character’s thoughts and feelings.
Take care when planting for a healthy tree
Here are some tips from the Morton Arboretum Plant Clinic for planting trees and shrubs.