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‘We loved them all!': Shorewood couple among the first to hike all 10 Woods Walk trails
A Shorewood couple is among the first to complete all 10 Woods Walk trails this year, just 10 days after the challenge started Sept. 1. Woods Walk runs through Nov. 30, so there's plenty of time to hike seven of the 10 trails to earn a commemorative medallion.
A green praying mantis on a sidewalk.
Five fast facts about easy-to-miss praying mantises
Praying mantises are among the largest insects we see, but that doesn't mean they are easy to find. Learn more about these insects that stand out at blending in.
A creek surrounded by forest.
Hammel Woods: A preserve that always delivers
Illinois is a state much more known for its open than dense forests, but if you look across northern Illinois, you’ll find pockets of forest that break up the wide open spaces. In Will County, Hammel Woods is one of many of these pockets of forests where trees dominate the landscape.