Hales, a Galapagos tortoise cools down as animal supervisor Basili Petropoulos (not pictured) sprays him with water to help ...

A walk through Lincoln Park Zoo may very well be a staple of summer in Chicago. And for those who prefer to wander exhibits ...

Eight gardens in Lincoln and nine in Omaha will be on an upcoming tour, with owners available at the properties to answer ...

Our picks for events in and around Chicago this weekend, including Meltin’ Margs, Black Yacht Festival and Diana Krall.

Summer Solstice Yoga will be offered at 5-6 p.m. Friday, June 20, at High Plains Environmental Center, 2698 Bluestem Willow ...

HazToGo, Lincoln's hazardous waste center, announced it's extending its hours this summer. The center ... HazToGo accepts pesticides, lawn and garden chemicals, household cleaning products ...

Brunswick’s summer art walk returns starting this week. A series of four events in June, July, August and September, 2nd ...

Celebrate Juneteenth, stay up late at the Smithsonian’s Solstice Saturday, dance at an outdoor concert or sample barbecue on Pennsylvania Avenue.

The Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) will offer a wide range of summer programs to support academic growth for students of all ages. Summer School for students enrolled in the Gary Community ...

Festivals celebrate blues, jazz, documentaries and the U.S. Army’s birthday; Pride events continue; and Shakespeare plays are ...

For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers: ...