Across the region, new architecture and engineering projects are bringing fresh energy to cityscapes and communities alike.

Creating a winter garden that thrives in cold weather might seem challenging, but it’s entirely possible with the right ...

If you want to reduce waste and grow healthier plants but don’t have a backyard, composting is still possible.

In the suburban landscape of Hoffman Estates sits a bargain hunter's paradise that defies the conventional wisdom of retail therapy—Savers Thrift Superstore, where your shopping cart can overflow with ...

In the heart of Hoffman Estates sits a bargain hunter’s paradise that makes retail therapy affordable for everyone—Savers Thrift Superstore, where yesterday’s discards transform into today’s ...

It is better to amend the soil with organic matter around a tree or shrub (circling the perimeter) when planting rather than improving the planting hole. Otherwise roots have no incentive to migrate, ...

My grandma didn’t always use boxed cake mixes, but when she did, they were never made following the instructions. I inherited this gene. While I won’t turn my nose up at the shortcut like some folks, ...

Our latest weekly article features new mixes with some older ones, covering a wide spectrum of Psychedelic sub-genres ! we’ve selected mixes from: Ace Ventura, Shanti V Deedrah, EMOK, Airi, SETI ...

The science pros at The King of Random mix hydrogel with soil for ultra-moist potted plants. Senate passes resolution to end Trump’s global tariffs; 4 Republicans side with Dems 9-year-old girl’s 1962 ...

Fourteen years ago, after a highly successful senior season pitching which helped lead Shaker to a sectional title, Jeff Hoffman reached the Connie Mack World Series in New Mexico as a member of the ...