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There is still plenty to do in the garden

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Sep 21, 2026 5:37 pm - You can do a lot in September that will help get your plants ready for colder weather and for next year.
Home inspector disclaims faulty furnace

By Barry Stone
Sep 21, 2026 5:23 pm - Just how far should a home inspector go when it comes to evaluating a furnace?
Home & garden calendar, Sept. 21-Oct. 3

Daily Herald report
Sep 21, 2026 9:00 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like pruning tips, bats around the world, and more. Also listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops
Some roof materials can last a lifetime

By James Dulley
Sep 16, 2026 2:35 pm - Alternative roofing materials offer a longer lifespan than asphalt shingles.
Board is coming up short for new members

By Matthew Moodhe
Sep 16, 2026 2:00 pm - Three board seats are up for election but only one candidate has stepped forward. What happens to the two unfilled seats?
How to deal with deal killers at inspection

By Barry Stone
Sep 14, 2026 2:22 pm - Deal killer inspector pointed out problems that might happen in the future and even had inaccuracies in his report. What can an agent do?
Home & garden calendar, Sept. 14-26

Daily Herald report
Sep 14, 2026 9:00 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like Little City’s horticulture program or how hydrangeas change color. Also, listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
When summer veggies and fall blooms collide

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Sep 11, 2026 8:06 pm - Fall is the ultimate time for multitasking, between harvesting summer veggies, planting fall blooms and planning for a spring bulb show.
Elgin unveils its first pollination garden and plans 5 more

By Gloria Casas | For the Elgin Courier-News
Sep 11, 2026 8:37 am - Elgin's Sustainability Commission unveiled the city's first pollinator garden at Kimball Street and Fox River Bike Trail, with plans for five more gardens throughout the city using native plants like milkweed that require less water and support bees and butterflies.
Medieval-style Pratt’s Castle featured at this year’s Historic Elgin House Tour

By Mike Danahey | For the Elgin Courier-News
Sep 09, 2026 9:22 am - The first floor of Pratt's Castle, built in 1937, will be open to tour-goers during Elgin's 44th annual Historic House Tour on Sept. 12-13. It features medieval artifacts, armor, and a moat surrounding the 50-foot tower.

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