Local Travel & Tourism: A longtime sailor has donated his beloved boat to the Green Lake Sailing School, keeping decades of summer sailing on Big Green Lake alive for new students. Family-Friendly Community: A Chicago daycare owner scored a “blessing” by grabbing discarded school supplies from a dumpster outside Carlos Fuentes Elementary, turning leftovers into classroom materials for her new program. Outdoor & Nature: Tree Check Month is urging Illinois residents to inspect trees for the invasive Asian longhorned beetle before it spreads, with tips on what to look for in yards and public parks. Public Health & Travel Safety: Bedbug infestations are rising, and experts warn they can be harder to spot than people think—especially when traveling and bringing items home. Environment & Parks: Residents are pushing for better tracking after research found pesticides drifting onto Illinois schools and parks, raising concerns for families and outdoor visitors. Sports Tourism: Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez made MLB history with three homers in his first three at-bats at Wrigley Field, a feel-good moment for Chicago-area baseball fans. Illinois Events: Jeep Creep for St. Jude drew more than 100 vehicles across central Illinois, with organizers aiming to top last year’s fundraising totals.