The children who live on Josephine Christopher’s quiet Schorsch Village block call her yard the fairy garden — and for good reason

The yard is home to 30 pet birds, 7 turtles, 2 tortoises, a greenhouse, a koi pond, 9 beehives and countless tropical plants

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A recent study found that nearly 80 percent of forests in and around Chicago are infested with invasive shrubs

Restoration crews and thousands of volunteers are working diligently to change things

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Whether it’s an extravagant Cubano packed with pork belly and smoked ham or a simple grilled cheese, Mike Barboza is convinced that nothing beats a good sandwich

That’s why the Gladstone Park resident is opening Cured and Crafted, an artisan sandwich shop

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Was on scene at Gompers Park this morning where five yurts were removed. Story to come @blockclubchi.bsky.social

Maciej Niewiadomski and his partner Martina Brkljacic have been making ice sculptures for the past four years.

This 10-foot-tall igloo is their largest creation yet.
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