Por COLLEEN BARRY MILÁN (AP) — El tenor Andrea Bocelli será uno de los artistas principales en la ceremonia de apertura de los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno de Milán-Cortina el 6 de febrero, uniéndose a la ya anunciada diva del pop Mariah Carey, dijeron los organizadores el domingo. La ceremonia de apertura se centrará en el emblemático estadio de fútbol San Siro de Milán, … [Read more...] about Bocelli encabezará la ceremonia de apertura de los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno en Milán-Cortina
Presidente de Irán dice que autoridades escucharán a manifestantes, pero alborotadores intentan “destruir la sociedad”
DUBÁI, Emiratos Árabes Unidos (AP) — Presidente de Irán dice que autoridades escucharán a manifestantes, pero alborotadores intentan “destruir la sociedad.” … [Read more...] about Presidente de Irán dice que autoridades escucharán a manifestantes, pero alborotadores intentan “destruir la sociedad”
Aurora considering loan program for sustainable upgrades to commercial buildings
Aurora is considering creating a lending program, to be run by a state agency, that would offer loans towards sustainability upgrades to commercial properties. The proposal, as heard by a committee of the Aurora City Council on Tuesday, would allow the city to participate in the Illinois Finance Authority’s Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy financing program, commonly … [Read more...] about Aurora considering loan program for sustainable upgrades to commercial buildings
Give an old, tangled shrub a new start
Sometimes a shrub needs a chance to make a fresh start. “An older bush can get so tangled and overgrown that you might think it’s beyond pruning,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “What it often needs is a particular pruning technique called rejuvenation.” To rejuvenate a shrub, cut all the stems back to within … [Read more...] about Give an old, tangled shrub a new start
Neighbor opposes removing old oak trees to connect Crete forest preserve trails
The proposed course for a trail meant to connect Will County Forest Preserve District properties in rural Crete will require the removal of multiple oak trees that could be centuries old. Keith Nowakowski, an advocate for the protection of native plants who lives near the property, said he was horrified when he saw which trees had been marked for removal. “I was really appalled … [Read more...] about Neighbor opposes removing old oak trees to connect Crete forest preserve trails