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An eastern cottontail rabbit takes a rest in a suburban yard before foraging for more greenery.

Outdoors column: The good, the bad and the ugly about bunnies in your yard

June 7, 2023 at 8:48 a.m.

When an eastern cottontail rabbit appears in our yard, my husband, a trained scientist, and I, a volunteer scientist, call it a bunny. There's just something about wild bunnies. We've...

Wild geraniums bloom on both sides of the 1.3-mile trail at Old School Forest Preserve in late May.

Outdoors column: The last days of May are bittersweet

May 25, 2023 at 1:55 p.m.

On one of the final days in May, when the last of the migratory birds are passing through and some spring wildflowers are beginning to fade, I walk the 1.3-mile...

'Morning's at Seven' opens by Kirk Players June 9 in Mundelein.

‘Morning’s at Seven’ brings family life and sisters’ strife to Mundelein stage

May 25, 2023 at 11:12 a.m.

By Sheryl DeVore Patrick Blake is convinced that anyone who sees "Morning's at Seven," opening June 9 in Mundelein will recognize their own relatives in some of the characters. "Everyone...

Black Moon Trio will present a nature-inspired interactive performance June 4 at Ryerson Woods in Riverwoods.

Things to Do June 2-8 in Lake County

May 25, 2023 at 11:06 a.m.

Four things to do By Sheryl DeVore Here are some other events happening from June 2 to June 8 in Lake County. PM&L Theatre presents 'Love, Loss and What I...

The Long Grove Chocolate Festival, to be held May 18, 20 and 21, will feature lots of chocolate, pie-eating contests and music.

Things to do May 19-25 in Lake County

May 16, 2023 at 6:32 a.m.

Here are some other events happening from May 19 to 25 in Lake County. Calling all chocolate lovers Chocolate Fest returns to the historic streets of downtown Long Grove from...

This wetland is in a somewhat remote place in Lake County, and harbors rare species that make fascinating calls while hidden in the cattails.

Outdoors column: Bird count leads to great discoveries and excuse to escape the noise of suburbia

May 11, 2023 at 3:58 p.m.

At 6 a.m., with drizzle clouding the lenses of our binoculars, started the annual spring bird count, held throughout Illinois the first Saturday in May. The dark skies made every...

Gangstagrass, "America's Got Talent" stars, perform May 14 at James Lumber Center.

Things to do May 12-18 in Lake County

May 9, 2023 at 6:58 a.m.

Here are some other events happening from May 12 to 18 in Lake County. 'American Idol' stars Studdard and Aiken at Genesee Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken perform at 7:30...

Stewart Copeland presents "Police Deranged" May 19 at the Genesee Theatre.

Police drummer Stewart Copeland to perform with orchestra at Genesee Theatre

May 4, 2023 at 3:02 p.m.

Add Stewart Copeland's years of success as songwriter and drummer with The Police and his experience writing music and orchestral arrangements for hit movies such as "Wall Street" with his...

"The Creators" will open May 12 at Three Brothers Theatre.

‘The Creators’ features absurd plot with real-life challenges

May 2, 2023 at 2:34 p.m.

Jared Sheldon and Josh Beadle Sheldon agree that "The Creators," opening May 12 at Three Brothers Theatre in Waukegan, borders on the absurd. But Beadle, the theatre's executive director and...

The Adlai Stevenson Historic Home on May 8 features information about the former Illinois governor both outside and inside the house.

Things to do May 5-11 in Lake County

May 2, 2023 at 5:58 a.m.

Here are some other events happening from May 5 to 11 in Lake County. Jazz concert at CLC The CLC Jazz Ensemble presents its spring concert at 7:30 p.m. May...

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