| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 30, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | April 30, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/a-popular-tree-planted-all-around-the-chicago-area-will-soon-be-illegal/3930202/ |
Article Preview
A popular tree found outside many homes and on walkways across the Chicago area
will soon be illegal to sell or grow after an unexpected turn of events.
The [ Illinois Department of Natural Resources ][4] has added the Callery pear,
also known as the Bradford pear, tree to the Illinois Exotic Weeds...