Lynnea Domienik
Stories by Lynnea Domienik
May is time for asparagus and ramps in Chicagoland
With the last frost behind us, it’s go-time for gardens.
Illinois will be abuzz with ‘screaming’ cicadas in May and June
Love it or hate it, the biggest cicada season in over two centuries in Illinois is starting to ramp up.
How one Chicagoan modernized her great-great-great grandfather’s beer recipes
In 2020, Laurin Mack re-opened the Conrad Seipp Brewing Company and is producing 19th century beers again in Chicago.
How family members can help identify Alzheimer’s and dementia and support effective treatment
Families are often the first line of defense in the fight against degenerative brain diseases, and experts say early intervention is key.
Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis pays tribute to Duke Ellington in Chicago
In partnership with the CSO, the trumpeter and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra are performing selected works from Ellington.
Openlands to plant its 10,000th tree on public land on Arbor Day
Openlands promotes community forestry with the TreeKeepers program which serves as a gateway for learning about the environment.
The Gold Coast nightclub that helped launch stand-up comedy as an art form also had great music
Richard Pryor, Barbra Streisand and Ella Fitzgerald all performed at Mister Kelly’s on Rush Street in the 1950s and 60s.
Reducing food waste in kitchens 365 days a year, not just on Earth Day
Peels, stems, and leaves can be turned into something else, using techniques like pickling, drying, and freezing.
Chicago’s ‘Barn Dance’ celebrates 100 years since first country broadcast
‘The National Barn Dance’ radio show broadcast out of Chicago predates the Grand Ole Opry.
What to eat and plant in ‘polar coaster spring’
If it’s soup one day and grilling the next, so be it.