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Hiking and photographing birds at the preserve helped heal the scar left by the suicide of her father, a Vietnam veteran who suffered mental and physical health issues for many years.

Forest Preserve police will host a Special Olympics Plane Pull and participate in other Law Enforcement Torch Run activities in 2019 to benefit the global charity and its programs.

Connie and Lee Witkowski are educators at heart, and teaching others extends not just to their jobs, but also to their volunteer work.

Paddling opportunities will expand this summer at the 80-acre lake in Bolingbrook as Naperville Kayak sets up shop Tuesday through Sunday.

The exhibition consists of iconic photos of the artist and her home and garden; reproductions of several of her paintings; and information about native Mexican plants, festivities, food and drink.

Include a bit of 'Frida Kahlo's Garden' in your home landscape by adding succulents to the mix.

Coyote mating and pupping seasons are near so it's important to take steps to prevent potential conflicts.

She's the latest addition to the Blanding's turtle exhibit at Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville.

Interpretive aides present, organize and help develop educational and interpretive programs for school groups, youth groups and the public, while event volunteers provide assistance or a special skill at District events and/or programs.

When Ruth Meyer retired after more than 40 years as a hair dresser, she made it a goal to give back to her community through volunteering.

In order to let the good things thrive, it's important to manage the landscape and remove the invasives.

Art historian Adriana Zavala discusses the origins of the 'Frida Kahlo's Garden' exhibition opening at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.

Barbara Parisi of Channahon snapped the fuzzy duo at McKinley Woods.

This is the 23rd consecutive year the District has received the award from the Government Finance Officers Association.

The money will be used to support two traveling exhibits and a juried art show.