This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade impacting Illinois forests and home gardens ...

February and March still produce plenty of rough winter weather around Chicago. We can still get pummeled by snow and sub-freezing temperatures as winter seems to stretch on. But brighter days are ...

Weather officials issued a winter weather advisory until 6 a.m. Thursday, warning of icy conditions and slick roads. A wintry ...

Chicago’s winter landscape offers stunning photo opportunities for both amateur snappers and pro photographers. The Bean in Millennium Park becomes even more magical when dusted with snow ...

This phenomenon, called marcescence, adds a unique dimension to the winter landscape, and gives me something to ponder while ...

Plants with unique bark are the stars of your winter garden. On this week’s episode of the Gardening Tips podcast, the ...

Chicago is in the middle of a snow drought this winter. The city has only seen about 7 inches of snow since Dec. 1. Normal snowfall totals by this point would be closer to 20 inches. CHICAGO - Chicago ...

A strapping six-point buck in winter at Catherine Chevalier Woods. Julia Plous Share Notes come from around Chicago outdoors. BUCK OF THE WEEK: UNPLUGGED Fritz Plous emailed that his daughter ...