On a quiet street in Wilmette, Illinois, native plants bloom in broad sweeps and bright bursts, bringing color and life to what was once an ordinary strip of lawn separating
Nara Schoenberg is a journalist at the Chicago Tribune. She specializes in clean energy and environmental issues, reporting on topics such as carbon dioxide pipelines in Illinois and the preservation of natural habitats. Nara's work has been featured in numerous publications, including the Finger Lakes Times and Quad-City Times.