The holiday season officially began in Chicago on Friday, with the annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. But we're just ...

Along with longtime favorites such as Illumination at Morton Arboretum, we have a few new places to light up your Christmas ...

An old hedge garden in the Morton Arboretum had few frills. The garden made a formal first impression near the main arrival area of the arboretum in Lisle. The symmetry of sheared hedges carried the ...

When we list the things we have to be thankful for — family, friends, home, traditions, community, hope, nature — let’s ...

LISLE, Ill. (WLS) -- Unseasonably warm winter temperatures are causing plants all over the country to bloom early. Cherry blossom trees in Washington D.C. could be seen in full bloom, almost a month ...

A new exhibition focused on connecting humans to nature opens at Lisle's Morton Arboretum this weekend. "Human + Nature", pronounced as "Human Nature," is set to arrive Friday with five sculptures ...

If you’ve been to The Morton Arboretum in the past few years, you’ve probably come across at least one mythical, larger-than-life sculpture — they’re hard to miss! From lovable trolls made from ...

It’s no easy task to install these giant sculptures. A new exhibition at the Morton Arboretum, opening May 17, will feature Illinois' native animals. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are.

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As the origin story goes, Joy Morton, accomplished in business, tired of city life, takes a drive out to the countryside with his friend. They pull over to help put out a prairie fire. Morton looks ...