Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe will get a new president and CEO, Gretchen Baker, who will start in March 2026.

Visitors walk past the “Sea of Light” at the Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape, Nov. 8, 2023, in Glencoe. Visitors view the “Wind Seeds” at the Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape, Nov. 8, 2023.

A major contribution will help the Chicago Botanic Garden study and conserve sensitive plant species, aiming to increase their numbers to reintroduce them to their habitats. The Negaunee Foundation, a ...

Illinois native Gretchen Baker is returning to her roots as the incoming president and CEO of the nonprofit Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe.

Step right up and prepare to discover a whimsical world of 10,000 blooms and delightful carnival enchantment at The Orchid Show of Wonders. From Feb. 10-March 24, the 10th annual Orchid Show at ...

With the seasons and colors both beginning to change, many are looking for a destination in the Chicago area to take in the beautiful autumn scenery. Among those locations is the Chicago Botanic ...

The holidays are closer than you may think. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Lightscape is back for its fifth year with extensive display of installations starting Friday, a press release confirmed.

It’s no secret that Illinois gets a bad rep when it comes to its natural scenery. The Land of Lincoln doesn’t have the drastic landscapes of the West or the tropical plants of the South. You won’t ...

GLENCOE, Ill. (CBS)-- The Chicago Botanic Garden is doing its part to try to help people heal in the wake of the massacre at the July 4th parade in Highland Park. The Botanic Garden is located in ...

GLENCOE, Ill. (WLS) -- Scientists and visitors at the Chicago Botanic Garden have been waiting all week for the rare, foul smelling corpse flower nicknamed "Spike" to bloom and Sunday it needed some ...

There are stunning botanical gardens all around the U.S., here are some of the most popular public gardens in each state to ...

The Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe is offering free admission and parking from 3 to 8 p.m. through Sunday, according to its website. A post on the Botanic Garden's Facebook page says the free days ...