Author: staff

Supporters of the ordinance at the rally Saturday included representatives from the Illinois chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, Social Service Workers United, National Lawyers Guild Chicago as well as city alderwomen and co-sponsors of the ordinance Jeanette Taylor, 20th, Maria Hadden, 49th, Sophia King, 4th, and Stephanie Coleman, 16th.

Trees planted too deep can cause what’s known as girdling roots. It can lead to a tree’s decline and, occasionally, death. One option, especially for younger trees, is to replant. For older, established trees, the soil around the trunk flare should be carefully removed to expose the root collar. (RJ Carlson/Chicago Botanic Garden)