Oak trees are cut down near Illinois Route 38 in Geneva ... activists hope their efforts will prompt counties and towns in the Chicago area to enact strong tree preservation ordinances, ...

The Chicago area is experiencing a “mast seeding event,” a phenomenon that happens once every few year and brings an unusual abundance of ... Acorns from an oak tree near DePaul University.

To address gaps in Chicago’s suburban tree canopy, they first have to be identified. ... Meanwhile, Elgin plans to plant 100 oak trees next spring in Lords Park, ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Crews cut down a centuries-old tree at the Lincoln Park Zoo Tuesday. The bur oak tree ultimately grew to stand about 70 feet tall. It has seen Chicago evolve for more than two ...

Chicago officials are planning to cut down a dying tree Monday that is older than the city itself. The bur oak tree's age is estimated between 250 and 300 years old. The 70-foot-tall tree stands ...

In Oak Park mural, Ken Reif’s towering tree takes centerstage because ‘I love trees and nature’ The Berwyn artist also likes to feature blues legends like John Lee Hooker, a family dog and ...

The Bur Oak, a landmark at the Lincoln Park Zoo, was about 300 years old. Before it was chopped down, people lined up to say goodbye. Cuttings from the tree are being nurtured into saplings.