Morton Arboretum

With fresh plants coming into bloom this spring, officials are warning against planting particular “stinky trees” across the Midwest.

The Morton Arboretum in Lisle announced a new South African exhibition focused on connecting humans and trees will arrive this spring.

There’s still time to see a holiday light show before the season comes to an end and 2021 begins.

Though the coronavirus pandemic has changed the look of the holiday season, there are still plenty of activities to enjoy around the Chicago area this month.

Many people are trying to get into the holiday spirit during the pandemic. This year, Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum will have a new reimagined driving experience.

The annual Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum walk-through light show will be reimagined this winter due to coronavirus precautions.

Tari Marshall of the Morton Arboretum discusses fall fun reimagined during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Morton Arboretum is retooling its annual “Illumination: Tree Lights” attraction for the COVID world, transforming it into a drive-through experience. The tree lights, scheduled to run between Nov. 20 and Jan. 3, 2021, will this year be a 30- to 40-minute car ride through “an unparalleled spectacle of color, light, and music.” “You will be delighted to see returning…

The Morton Arboretum announced that it will temporarily close through April 30 as an additional measure to slow the spread of the coronavirus. “The Arboretum made its 1,700 acres available for essential outdoor activity as long as it was safe and prudent to do so,” according to an announcement on the Arboretum’s website. “The proactive, full closure of the Arboretum’s...

Two men and three minors from Chicago are charged with fleeing from Lisle police in a stolen vehicle at over 100 mph Sunday before crashing near the Morton Arboretum. An officer tried to pull over the “acting suspiciously” vehicle about 2:30 a.m. after responding to a call of several males trying to open car doors near Ogden and Yackley avenues…

From Thanksgiving Day to New Year’s Eve, there are multiple ways to ensure your holiday spirit stays merry and bright all season long.

Bank of America cardholders can enjoy nine local museums for free this weekend as part of the company’s Museums on Us program

Ten years ago, Chicago-area residents woke up to a story that sounded like the plot line of their worst nightmare.

Ten years ago, Chicago-area residents woke up to a story that sounded like the plot line of their worst nightmare. “I don’t think anybody was able to get their arms fully around just the magnitude of it,” said Sheriff Tom Dart, whose office coordinated the investigation of Burr Oak Cemetery. NBC 5 Investigates’ Phil Rogers reports.

A person whose body was found inside a burning vehicle Wednesday afternoon at the Morton Arboretum in west suburban Lisle died of carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities said.