The Great Chicago Fire began on this day in 1871, 142 years ago. Baird & Warner had already been in business for 16 years, and both the office and the Baird family home lived in the path of that great blaze. The following is a family account of how Lyman Baird rescued his family, as well as a recount of how Baird & Warner was instrumental in the rebirth of Chicago. To read more company history,
Along Illinois Route 53, a a outdoor retreat puts more than 1,700 acres of nature on display. The Morton Arboretum displays all four seasons along biking paths, hiking trails and lush gardens. Every year, this nature center helps thousands of visitors rediscover the beauty in the land and the importance of preserving it.
The mission of the A...As the weather begins to cool off, the last thing you want to do is turn down your heat. Unfortunately, those energy costs can rise higher than an Alaskan snow drift. While the obvious answer is to bundle up and wait it out, there are a number of small steps you can take to reduce your energy bills.
It's the Little Things that Count How many times have you left yo...It's that time of year again! When the temperatures start to cool off, the colors in the trees begin to change, and Chicago-area pumpkin patches open up to family and friends. There are multiple pumpkin patches surrounding the city, yet some offer a little more fun and excitement than the typical pumpkin-picking experience. To find the perfect match, here is a list of the top Chicago-...
Autumn leaves are beautiful, but once they begin to fall they can land in your gutter and cause hundreds or thousands of dollars in water damage to your roof, siding and more. Gutter cleaning is a twice-yearly task that is crucial step in keeping all systems of your home functioning properly. Get elbow deep in your gutters today, so you are prepared for what the elements may bring tom...
