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Before leaves even open, thumb-sized frogs emerge to mate in non-permanent ponds, including this one in Grayslake, where chorus frogs were singing.

Volunteers open their ears to help secure ‘more resilient populations’ of frogs

May 23, 2019 at 11:56 p.m.

Ellen McKnight and Jeff Schumacher stand motionless on a cool spring evening next to a shallow pond at Wright Woods. Their hearts hope to hear "peep, peep," increasing in volume...

Vigneto del Bino grows grapes in Antioch, then crafts wines for tasting and purchase. (Photo by Sheryl DeVore)

Five ways to delight Mom on Mother’s Day weekend

May 10, 2019 at 6:47 p.m.

When choosing the perfect gift for Mom this year, consider getting creative. Buy some edible flowers and plant them for her on Mother's Day, May 14. Perhaps she'd like to...

‘Jersey Boys’ originals present Under the Streetlamp at Genesee

May 10, 2019 at 6:47 p.m.

Christopher Kale Jones said he "was bitten by the acting and singing bug" when he was growing up in Hawaii. "My dad used to take me to the movies and...

Witter’s ‘Long and Winding Road’ leads him to CLC

May 10, 2019 at 6:47 p.m.

Even Beatles fans might not know the original title of "Yesterday," written by Paul McCartney. Those who come to Jim Witter's musical production of "The Long and Winding Road" at...

‘American Idol’ winner McCreery to sing old, new country at Genesee

May 10, 2019 at 6:47 p.m.

Scott McCreery was living his life as a typical teenager, playing baseball and singing in the school choir when he tried out for "American Idol" on a lark. "I didn't...

New Great America attractions include free-fall Joker coaster

May 23, 2019 at 9:28 p.m.

Holy roller coaster, Batman! Last year, Six Flags Great America in Gurnee introduced the interactive Justice League: Battle of Metropolis ride in which patrons wear 3-D glasses and blast villains...

Peggy Henry of Wildwood examines a workout bag made with organic cotton in India where workers are paid good wages, according to Causegear, which sells the products.

Lake County Green Conference touts hope, solar energy projects

May 23, 2019 at 11:55 p.m.

Some Americans who care about the environment have been in "a daze" watching as the federal government makes decisions that could set back their hard work, according to the Rev....

Superheroes, super cars shine during ‘Night at Museum’

May 10, 2019 at 6:47 p.m.

Adults and children who love super heroes and cars, and also want to contribute to a good cause can spend a night after hours at the Volo Auto Museum on...

Dream big at Home & Garden Expo

May 10, 2019 at 6:47 p.m.

Go ahead -- taste some wine, watch a cooking demonstration, learn what's best to plant in your backyard and dream big. That's what the Home & Garden Expo held April...

Young cast of 90 stages ‘Aladdin Jr.’ in Zion

May 10, 2019 at 6:47 p.m.

Tim McKeown is directing more than 90 actors ages 8 to 18 in "Aladdin Jr.," and sometimes they're on the stage all at once. "It can get a little crazy,"...

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