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Yes, you can make friends with trees. Here’s why it’s a good idea

By Kate Morgan
Apr 21, 2026 1:04 pm - It’s not unusual to feel a bond with a specific tree. It’s also not unusual for that bond to feel a lot like friendship. We form interspecies relationships with our pets, so why not plants?
How to save money on tree work and still get good results

By Kevin Brasler
Apr 21, 2026 12:29 pm - Tree work requires professional expertise for pruning, disease management, and removal, with companies showing significant quality differences in service and advice.
Why we can’t sit alone with our thoughts anymore

By Jenny Singer
Apr 21, 2026 12:05 pm - A growing number of Americans, particularly students and young adults, are consuming audio content for nearly four hours daily, creating a constant soundtrack to their lives.
3 ways to maximize a real estate investment

Metro Creative Connection
Apr 21, 2026 10:09 am - Real estate has long been considered a great investment, and various strategies can help investors bolster their returns.
Have you seen this beaded glassware at restaurants? Of course you have.

By Emily Heil
Apr 21, 2026 5:39 am - You’ve almost certainly seen the Jupiter glass: It has rows of raised beads, like a stack of delicate pearl necklaces looped around the vessel. It comes in a rainbow of colors, from sky-blue to a pale rose. Once you notice, you’ll see them everywhere. But why is it so popular?
Two complaints against property managers

By Barry Stone
Apr 20, 2026 6:29 pm - A few months before moving, I noticed a crack in the bathroom window by the stall shower. I notified management, and now they are charging the cost of the repair against my security deposit.
How you can improve the health of your lawn with core aeration

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Apr 20, 2026 6:19 pm - If you’re looking to improve the health of your lawn this year, I recommend core aerating — a much better annual maintenance practice than power raking, in my opinion.
Choosing between bay and bow windows for energy-efficient home upgrades

By James Dulley
Apr 15, 2026 3:18 pm - I have an old picture window I want to replace with a bay or bow window. My budget is tight. Which type is best and most efficient?
Can a condo board keep employee disciplinary records private from owners?

By Matthew Moodhe
Apr 15, 2026 1:22 pm - As a condo owner, am I entitled to view the disciplinary records of the maintenance staff employed by the association?
Midwest Tulip Festival opens April 17 at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park

By Shaw Local News Network
Apr 15, 2026 11:54 am - More than one million vibrant blooms will be on display at the Midwest Tulip Fest when it opens at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park.

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