All Stories from August 5, 2025 (Change date)
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Is there a way to hang something heavy from the ceiling safely?Aug 05, 2025 5:15 pm - I want to install a pull-up bar in my garage, which has drywall on the ceiling. How do I make sure the bar doesn’t come crashing down on me?
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Home stagers decorate a house in hours. Here are their tips for yoursAug 05, 2025 5:11 pm - Home stagers know how to decorate a house in hours. Here are their tips for your home.
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Board rebukes Wauconda trustee for comments made as a passenger during traffic stopAug 05, 2025 5:04 pm - The Wauconda village board has rebuked one of its own for comments and behavior to police during a traffic stop as “inappropriate and unbecoming” of a village trustee.
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New accessibility ramp complete at Schaumburg libraryAug 05, 2025 4:51 pm - A new accessibility ramp opened on the east side of Schaumburg Township District Library this week, expanding access for all users.
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‘A dream come true’: Libertyville teen competes in American Ninja Warrior finals as a rookieAug 05, 2025 4:50 pm - Kenzie Hughes realized a longtime dream when she competed on “American Ninja Warrior” this year. The 17-year-old Libertyville High School student made it all the way to the national finals.
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Pritzker says redistricting in Illinois a possibility if Texas goes ahead with remapAug 05, 2025 4:39 pm - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday reiterated his support for Texas legislators who are staying in Illinois to thwart a vote on a Congressional redistricting proposal that they say will disenfranchise minority voters.
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Drink under the stars at these 6 rooftop barsAug 05, 2025 4:25 pm - Whether you’re craving a casual after-work drink with friends or an upscale romantic evening under the stars, these suburban rooftops cater to every mood.
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How to humanely deal with pests without using cruel traps or harmful chemicalsAug 05, 2025 4:22 pm - Forget the sticky tape and glue traps. Here’s how to humanely coexist with critters, even ones commonly thought of as pests.
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Seattle Storm acquire All-Star guard Brittney Sykes in trade with Washington MysticsAug 05, 2025 4:17 pm - SEATTLE — The Seattle Storm acquired All-Star guard Brittney Sykes from the Washington Mystics on Tuesday for Alysha Clark, Zia Cooke and a first-round pick in the 2026 d...
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These outdoor plants are toxic to household petsAug 05, 2025 4:11 pm - For those with dogs and cats that will spend time outdoors, it's best to be aware of these potentially toxic plants.