The annual blooms, which have been disappointing in recent years, brought scores of onlookers to Jackson Park on an otherwise dreary Easter Sunday.
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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.
Daily Horoscope for April 19, 2025
Confidence abounds, but it ought to be correctly channeled. The confident Sun enters romantic Taurus at 3:56 pm EDT, encouraging us to seek love, friendship, beauty, and the finer things in life. Driven Mars then teams up with dreamy Neptune, providing us with the perfect balance between motivation and inspiration. That said, the Moon feels the tension with ego-focused Jupiter, making it difficult to see outside our individual perspectives. Feeling your best doesn’t mean that you have to treat others any less kindly.
‘Welcome to the Show’ wants to feel like hanging out with friends in their Lincoln Square basement
Derek Bish’s free live talk show has been filling the backroom of The Getaway since its first episode in the summer of 2024.
Daily Horoscope for April 18, 2025
Fresh starts bring even fresher motivation. Ambitious Mars leaps into bold Leo at 12:00 am EDT, emboldening us to find closure in situations that have been up and down since late October. This, in turn, frees us to enjoy new pursuits. Energy then flows easily between the sensitive Moon and the confident Sun, aligning our hearts with our senses of self, all while boosting our confidence. As Luna enters dedicated Capricorn, we’re further encouraged to get serious about living our truth. Don’t remain in the shadows.