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Pumpkins can extend beyond Halloween

— October 27, 2022

Pumpkins are a fall staple and a great way to add a bit of festive decor to your home. I’ve had a pumpkin display out at my home since mid-September. I’ll keep this fall arrangement…

State agencies remind motorists to resist the urge to swerve to avoid deer
— October 20, 2022

Fall is here and the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are each reminding motorists that deer mating season has also arrived. That means…
CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: 24-hour refrigerator vegetable pickles
— October 6, 2022

On a recent afternoon when my son texted me to check in, I nimbly replied with sticky fingers, “I’m preoccupied with taking pics of pints of pickled ….” While laughing at…
Enjoy fall to its fullest with these family activities
— September 29, 2022

Fall is here, the weather is turning cooler, and it is a perfect time to head outside with your family to explore nature. However, it can sometimes be hard to think of activities that…
Getting the scoop on winter squash
— November 5, 2021

One of the fall’s most popular vegetables is winter squash. Winter squash encompasses various squash, such as Acorn, Buttercup, Butternut, Hubbard, Sweet Dumpling, and Spaghetti…

‘License’ to have fun: Corn maze depicts 60 years of James Bond
— October 14, 2022

British Secret Service Agent James Bond has been depicted in more than 20 films since 1962. And the owners of Richardson Adventure Farm in northern Illinois believe 60 years is something…
DIVAS ON A DIME: Call all the fall flavors with this dessert
— September 30, 2022

Thank you, summer. It’s been a blast, but we’re ready for that wonderful feeling when the leaves begin to change, temperatures drop, and the smell of woodsmoke and autumnal bliss…
Tips for moving houseplants indoors and overwinter care
— September 21, 2022

It’s time to start thinking about bringing houseplants back indoors for the winter. Many houseplants are native to tropical and subtropical climates and, while they may do great outdoors…