How Much Does Hiring A Plumber Cost In Palos?

From leaky faucets to burst pipes, hiring a Thumbtack professional is the fast and easy way to handle all your plumbing needs.

Where Can I Find Affordable Landscaping Services In Palos?

Transform your outdoor spaces affordably and effortlessly with professional landscaping services.

Hire A Palos Area Pro To Clean Your Home Today!

Getting things done around the house has never been easier.

Palos Area Pros Are Ready To Help Tackle Your Dirty Work ​—​ Literally

Finding and hiring top-rated house cleaners, junk removal pros and more has never been easier.

Why Termite Inspections In The Palos Area Are Worth Every Penny

An ounce of prevention can save you lots of money in the long run and keep your home safe from damage.

How Much Would A Good Home Cleaning Cost In The Palos Area?

Top-rated cleaning professionals are available to help get your house next-level clean.

When Frost Danger Passes In Palos, Making Gardening Safe

See the average date of the final spring freeze in Palos, and when to start planting the most popular items for the garden.

Pollinator Garden Makes Debut at Green Hills Library

Green Hills Library partners with Lake Katherine to install native plants.

Cap Sauers Preserve gets $225,000 for restoration work

Anonymous local resident gifts funds to continue restoring conservation area in Cook County Forest Preserves

5 Things to Do When it Hits 70 in the South Suburbs on Wednesday

It's going to be 70 and sunny on Wednesday. How about a nature hike, ice cream and ghost tales?

20 Gorgeous Gardens to See Before Summer Ends

A list of 20 beautiful gardens and arboretums in Illinois to visit before summer is over.

12 Beautiful Waterfalls You Didn't Know are in Illinois

A list of some pretty wonderful waterfalls you can find throughout the state.

Wear a Bear Hide or Stay Inside to Beat Dangerously Cold Air

Wind-chill advisory in effect until noon Monday. Wind chill can cause frostbite on exposed skin in 30 minutes.

Q: When Will We Warm Up? Hour-by-Hour Temperatures

A: After today’s snow, temperatures climb back to bearable. But, really, you should be wearing gloves. And we'll show you why.

Asteroid the Size of Empire State Building Aims Uncomfortably Close To Earth

The near-miss will be the first since 2006, NASA says.

IDOT Warns of Palos Road Closures

Sections of Harlem Ave., 127th St., and 119th St., will be closed or restricted through November.

12 Most Popular Illinois State Parks To See During the Fall

Top 12 most popular state parks to visit during the fall, according to Enjoy Illinois.

10 Scenic Drives in Illinois to Take During the Fall

Enjoy autumn by taking a ride along one of these scenic routes.

Elderly Man Dies from West Nile Virus

Residents urged to take basic prevention measures.

13th Rabid Bat Ties a Record for Will County

Lucky Number 13 discovered Thursday, August 20, inside a home in Homer Glen.

Illinois Home to Top-Producing Corn Counties in U.S.

Don't forget to wow all your friends and family with these cool corn facts.

15 Bizarre Landmarks You Can Find in Illinois

From a two-story outhouse to a fountain of poop, here are some of the strangest landmarks and objects in Illinois.

17 Beautiful Hiking Trails in Illinois You Won't Forget

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, there’s something for everyone in this list.

Perseid Meteor Shower 2015 Will Peak Aug. 12-13

Want to make a party out of the Perseids? Consider the Adler Planetarium's Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party on Aug. 12 in Wheaton.

Lake Katherine's Winter Holiday Hayride

Our annual holiday hayrides will feature the food, fun and traditions from the pioneers of North America.

Lake Katherine's Fall Hayride and Campfire

Join Lake Katherine for a fall hayride followed by pumpkin painting, treats and songs around the campfire.

Lake Katherine's Fall Fishing Classic

Fish the entire shore at Lake Katherine during this one day catch and release fundraiser!

Lake Katherine's Monarch Butterfly Fest

Lake Katherine’s popular festival celebrates the Monarch migration down to Mexico plus all things harvest.

Zoinks! Here are 25 of the most haunted cemeteries in Illinois

Twenty-five reportedly haunted cemeteries in Illinois.

Hot Spots: Top 25 Towns on Saturday's Heat Index

Did it feel like 116 degrees in your town? Sycamore, Shorewood, Naperville, Palos Park, Minooka and Plainfield rank among "hottest" suburbs.

'Oppressive Conditions' Prompt Heat Advisory for Saturday

Check our hour-by-hour graph of temperatures, heat index and humidity from noon today through Sunday.

31 Illinois sites to take you back to yesteryear

As you look back at the birth of the nation, why not take a look back at historic sites in our state

Illinois Sets Record for Wettest June

So far, 8.91 inches of rain has fallen. And we've still got two more days of storms to go.

Mosquitos in Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park Test Positive for West Nile

The batches were collected May 21 and 26. They were the first tested this year in northern Illinois.

The Hottest Temperatures and Years Ever Recorded in Illinois

Finally, some prolonged summer weather!

Chicago Ranked Among Worst Cities for Blood-Suckers

Mosquitoes, that is. Here are a few tips to fight off the disease-carrying buggers.

How to Keep the Wasps Away from Your House

Learn how to get rid of nest-building nasties.

Hazardous Weather Forecast for Chicago Area

50 mile-per-hour winds, hail and heavy downpours possible as severe thunderstorms sweep into the region.

Runners Prepare for Lake Katherine's 'Break for the Lake'

Race set for Sunday, May 17.

Outdoor Adventures: All About Water (Saganashkee Slough Boat Launch, Willow Springs) [Wednesday April 29th 5 - 7 pm]

Calling all outdoor adventurers! Meet up for skill building, hiking, exploring, nature-based crafts, and paddling. RSVP @ 708-386-4042 x23