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
Drew Commesso gets his 1st NHL victory with a 37-save shutout as Chicago Blackhawks win 4th in 5 games
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Drew Commesso made 37 saves for his first NHL shutout and victory, Connor Bedard set up the first two goals and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Saturday night. Called up from Rockford of the American Hockey League on Friday with Spencer Knight and Arvid Söderblom fighting illnesses, Commesso made his first start of the season that … [Read more...] about Drew Commesso gets his 1st NHL victory with a 37-save shutout as Chicago Blackhawks win 4th in 5 games
La explosión de una bombona mata a los novios y otras seis personas en una boda en Pakistán
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Al meno ocho personas murieron en la explosión de una bombona de gas durante la celebración de una boda en una casa en la capital de Pakistán, incluyendo a los novios, informó la policía el domingo. La explosión ocurrió durante la noche mientras los invitados se reunían para celebrar a la pareja, y provocó el colapso de parte de la casa, según … [Read more...] about La explosión de una bombona mata a los novios y otras seis personas en una boda en Pakistán
How the Chicago Bears pulled off another improbable comeback win to KO the Green Bay Packers from the playoffs
The comeback started at halftime. No, back it up. Hit rewind. This comeback started six months ago. That’s true of the Chicago Bears’ 31-27 win over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night in the wild-card round of the playoffs. But Saturday’s 18-point comeback represented so much more than one victory. Playoff recap: Chicago Bears pull off another 4th-quarter rally to beat … [Read more...] about How the Chicago Bears pulled off another improbable comeback win to KO the Green Bay Packers from the playoffs