Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee is investing $28 million to revamp its behavioral health department. This two-year project aims to modernize and expand the facility, which currently serves around 60 patients. The hospital plans to keep the department running during construction. Funding for th
Riverside's Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is gearing up for its annual "Festival of Lights, " a beloved event that transforms downtown Riverside into a winter wonderland. This year, the festival kicks off the weekend before Thanksgiving, marking a shift from its previous start date. The celebration will f
Riverside Theatre has long been a hub for holiday cheer on the Treasure Coast. For many years, the Festival of Trees/Winterfest marked the start of the festive season. This event brought together families, artists, and community members to celebrate the holidays in style. The festival was a feast f
Forests are always changing. They grow, they shrink, and they adapt. This is especially true in tropical areas where human activity puts a lot of pressure on these green spaces. To keep an eye on these changes, scientists are turning to drones. These flying gadgets can take pictures from above and h
Riverside forests are super important for keeping streams healthy. Yet, scientists are still figuring out how these forests help tiny tropical streams bounce back from damage. The focus was on 15 different areas in southeastern Brazil. These areas were grouped based on how old their forests are. The
Forests in Europe have seen big changes over the past 300 years. Many have turned into monocultures, with Scots pine being the top choice. This shift has brought new problems. Windthrows, droughts, fires, and insect attacks are more common. These issues don't just affect the forests. They also harm
Forests are like giant sponges, soaking up water and nutrients from the ground. But what if they're also tapping into a hidden water source? Deep below the surface, there's a layer of weathered bedrock. This layer is like a secret water reserve for many ecosystems. This raises an intriguing question
