How Much Does Hiring A Plumber Cost In Des Plaines?

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 Des Plaines?

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

Hire A Des Plaines Area Pro To Clean Your Home Today!

Getting things done around the house has never been easier.

Des Plaines 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.

Want A Gorgeous Garden? Here’s How Much Landscaping The Des Plaines Area Costs

This season, make your dreams of a freshly manicured lawn or a flower-filled yard a reality when you hire a top-rated landscaper.

Why Termite Inspections In The Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines Area?

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

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.

Des Plaines Park District and Lurvey's Staff to Host Herbs Workshop June 22

Des Plaines Park District and Lurvey Garden Center team up to host herbs workshop.

We Just Had the Largest 2-Day November Snowfall in 120 Years

If you had to shovel all that snow out of your driveway, that probably doesn't sound so great right now.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Need a Hand with Your Ant Problem? Here's Some Advice

Learn how to handle these home invaders.

How to Keep the Wasps Away from Your House

Learn how to get rid of nest-building nasties.

Earth Day Youth Fair Hopes to Get Everyone Seeing Green

The Des Plaines Park District and the Des Plaines Environmental and Energy Program (DEEP) are sponsoring the 8th annual fair at West Park.

Des Plaines Garden Club Plant & Bake Sale

May 30, 2015 Plant and Bake Sale at Frisbie Senior Center

Des Plaines Garden Club May 14 Meeting

"Container Gardening" Program at the Des Plaines Garden Club May Meeting

Golf Maine Park District Offers Spring Break Week at Dee Park

Looking for something to do with the kids while they are on Spring Break? Check this out!

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Disney's 'Bears'

The film hopes to inspire viewers to experience national parks.

10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day All Year

Earth Day is this Tuesday, April 22. Here's some ways you can help the earth any day.

See 'Bears' Opening Week and Help the National Park Foundation

Disneynature will make a donation to the National Park Foundation for each ticket sold during opening week.

National Bike Month Rolls into Town

Pump up your tires and lube your chain - time to spin away those polar vortex pounds.

Disney Bears: A 1-Mile Walk to Feast on Food

A mile might not seem like much to travel to get food in your town, but for Bears it can be an arduous journey.

How Energy Efficient Are Your City's Buildings?

The EPA ranked the top 25 metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings.

Grow a Nutritious Garden in a Pot

Here's a great way to start a small garden at home.

Get Free Admission to National Parks April 19-20

How to Encourage Kids to Love the Environment

Inspire your children to love and respect the earth by being environmentally-friendly.

Bears: 10 Cutest Photos of Cubs Amber and Scout

Which cub scout featured in Disneynature's "Bears" are you more like?