Get your roses ready for this year’s bloom with spring pruning. “Most roses sold today are bred to be winter-hardy and relatively disease resistant, so they need much less care than old-fashioned hybrid tea varieties,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “But even these hardy shrub roses will flower more and be … [Read more...] about Get your rosebushes ready for beautiful bloom
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After a server at a Pilsen restaurant was attacked, a community wants justice
The footage of two women brutally attacking a server at Taco Azteca, a longtime Mexican restaurant in Pilsen, last weekend has left a neighborhood reeling, according to residents and local leaders. The now viral video has raised concerns of safety in the neighborhood and left other workers in the area fearful. As police continue the search for the two aggressors, the images of … [Read more...] about After a server at a Pilsen restaurant was attacked, a community wants justice
Chicago Palestine Film Festival looks at more than the war in Gaza to showcase ‘Palestinian joy’
At a time when Palestinian existence and resilience are under a microscope, the Chicago Palestine Film Festival is spotlighting all aspects of Palestinian culture and tradition with the 24th annual event, which began Saturday. Much of the film festival, which runs through April 26, takes place at the Gene Siskel Film Center and includes many screenings as well as panel … [Read more...] about Chicago Palestine Film Festival looks at more than the war in Gaza to showcase ‘Palestinian joy’
How much does Dennis Allen’s ‘win now’ messaging matter? 4 questions about the Chicago Bears defense.
It will be a bit before Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen can get everything aligned, install his system and rearrange all the pieces to his liking. But out of the gates, as the Bears jumped into the first phase of their offseason program, Allen at least has been able to communicate his vision. “It was very direct,” linebacker Tremaine Edmunds said Tuesday. “It’s … [Read more...] about How much does Dennis Allen’s ‘win now’ messaging matter? 4 questions about the Chicago Bears defense.
Garrett Crochet changed his Sox from white to red in the offseason. Now he faces ex-team for the first time.
Garrett Crochet was mentioned in trade speculation countless times throughout 2024. But when the Chicago White Sox dealt the left-hander to the Boston Red Sox on Dec. 11, he said the experience “happened so fast.” “There’s all this buildup, even going back to before the (July 30 trade) deadline, and then in the offseason, winter meetings was what I was kind of targeting in my … [Read more...] about Garrett Crochet changed his Sox from white to red in the offseason. Now he faces ex-team for the first time.