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The Most-Popular Non-Nature Stories at My “Nature in Chicagoland Blog” in 2025

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025 by anders458, posted in Uncategorized, baseball, books, Chicago, Chicago stories, family and friends stories, fiction, holiday gifts, Illinois, Ireland

BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER AND AUTHOR OF THE "NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND" BLOG I wrote many stories about nature destinations in 2025, but I also explored other topics that were near and dear to my heart including writing about family memories and losses, interviewing talented writers and singers, and celebrating the life of Cubs legend Ryne … Continue reading The Most-Popular Non-Nature Stories at My “Nature in Chicagoland Blog” in 2025

A Few Thoughts to Celebrate the Life of Ryne Sandberg

July 29, 2025July 30, 2025 by anders458, posted in Uncategorized, baseball, Chicago, Chicago stories

BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER AND AUTHOR OF “NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND” I'm taking a break from writing about nature in Chicagoland to celebrate the life of Ryne Sandberg, one of baseball's greats who passed away yesterday. More nature stories coming soon. Ryne Sandberg passed away at the age of 65 yesterday after battling prostate cancer for … Continue reading A Few Thoughts to Celebrate the Life of Ryne Sandberg

Welcome to my blog. Nature in Chicagoland covers the joy of nature—whether it's in a forest preserve or state or national park or just in a local park or your own backyard. It also covers meteorology; geology; astronomy; environmental restoration, protection, and sustainability; local history; and nearby colleges and universities that offer environmental-related majors. In my definition, "Chicagoland" consists of Chicago, its suburbs, and any natural destination that's within a day's drive of our great city. Thanks for reading.