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, ...

A bur oak tree that has possibly been at its site at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo since around 1800 is seen on Nov. 22, 2022. The centuries-old bur oak is set to come down this spring because it is ...

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.

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.

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 ...

A tree older than the City of Chicago at Lincoln Park Zoo is nearing the end of its life and will be removed next year. The bur oak tree, which is nearly 300 years old, has reached its natural end ...

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 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 ...