All Stories from June 28, 2013 (Change date)
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Grafton Twp. litigation almost at an endJun 28, 2013 10:53 am - One of the last remaining vestiges of former Grafton Township Supervisor Linda Moore’s reign — a lawsuit between her and the former road commissioner — has been dismisse...
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Fast summer mantel makeoversJun 28, 2013 10:51 am - Celebrate the season by giving your mantel a 15-minute summer makeover. Your mantel display is the eye-catching focal point of the room, so trick it up for the season. B...
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Why the lawyer for a cash purchase?Jun 28, 2013 10:49 am - Q. I haven’t bought a house before, but I want to buy one now. I would be paying cash for the house. Everyone seems to mention having an attorney handle the purchase. Is...
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Preparing your home for summer stormsJun 28, 2013 10:48 am - We’ve certainly seen some severe storm damage around our country this spring. You can’t fool Mother Nature, but you can do a lot of things to protect your property from ...
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Another pitfall of student debtJun 28, 2013 10:47 am - WASHINGTON — They’re not yet an endangered species, but their steadily diminishing presence has some real estate analysts worried: First-time buyers are missing in actio...
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Water in forced air heating ductsJun 28, 2013 10:47 am - Q. We have an old forced air heating system, with the air ducts in the ground below the slab floor. Every year, during the rainy season, the ducts become half filled wit...
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Parade, freight problems delay Metra ridersJun 28, 2013 10:46 am - Metra regulars headed for work and Blackhawks fans bound for the downtown Chicago celebration combined for a messy situation on a number of train lines Friday morning. T...
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Corporate ‘relo’ homes can be good bargainsJun 28, 2013 10:46 am - Homes that are offered by sellers who are transferring to a new job can be a great deal, but buyers must be prepared to close the deal quickly. Q. There’s a real estate ...
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Lombard honors girl for volunteerismJun 28, 2013 10:44 am - After displaying incredible character and volunteerism for her work with “First Things First,” an organization focused on supplying baby basics to those in need, 8-year-...
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Colo. woman arrested after home burns in wildfireJun 28, 2013 10:00 am - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A Colorado woman is angry after she lost her home in a wildfire and got arrested on a warrant for a traffic violation. Marsha McCormack was arr...