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Mariano’s opened its Gurnee store in 2014 in a former Dominick’s at 6655 Grand Ave. Company officials confirmed Monday that the store will close July 17.

Mariano’s store in Gurnee set to close in July

The Mariano’s grocery store on Grand Avenue in Gurnee is scheduled to close July 17, after 12 years in business.

Homeowners have several different options to consider when thinking about adding a pool to their property.

Plunging into the various types of pools

Homeowners have several different options to consider when thinking about adding a pool to their property.

Bernie Bluestein in his Army uniform in 1943. Bluestein, who died at 102 years old in March, was honored during a memorial service Sunday in Buffalo Grove.

Friends, family remember the art of Ghost Army hero’s life

Ghost Army hero Berrnie Bluestein, who died in March, was laid to rest in a private burial in Ohio. But on Sunday, family and friends gathered to celebrate all facets of his life at Chicago Jewish Funerals in Buffalo Grove.

This combination of images show Mexicana Summerlong Agastache in coral, from left, lilac, and lemon.

The AP's gardening expert has a list of 10 top-performing new plants for this season

The AP's gardening expert shares a list of 10 top-performing new plants for this season.

Wearing earplugs during a concert turns the volume down, not off. And it can save your hearing for the future.

Good vibrations: Accessorize with earplugs at concerts this summer to protect your hearing

Concerts offer that rare, visceral opportunity to hear your favorite song sung live — really, really loud. Quieting the music with a pair of earplugs might seem to undermine the whole point. But experts say earplugs turn the volume down, not off.

Courtney Lewis, early literacy Librarian at Elk Grove Village Public Library, has been steering its book bike to local parks since August 2021.

Pedaling literacy: Libraries hit the streets this summer with book bikes

Several suburban public libraries are “book biking” — yes, actually pedaling while peddling literacy — via story times, book giveaways and fun activities outdoors thanks to specially customized trikes.

Pinch fall-blooming plants such as chrysanthemums and hardy asters now to control their size and increase production of flowers.

Seasonal garden care: Safety equipment, pinching, and pruning tips

Wear protective glasses and earplugs when using power equipment like weed whips and mowers in the garden, as debris can injure eyes and legs, while prolonged noise exposure can damage hearing.