As the summer sun burns down on the surrounding landscape, turning the grass brown and causing a few cases of heat stroke, the first thing those out and about do is head for the shade. In the Town of ...

As winter approaches and deciduous trees shed their leaves, their “bones” stand out, arborists say. Winter is a good time to study some of the big, old trees in the Mount Vernon area. Some loom like ...

'Tis the season to deck the halls and let's be merry, right? If you're looking for a spot to find the perfect Christmas tree, here are some Central Illinois tree farms and other vendors to consider.