Home and Garden
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Settlement in West Chicago mayor’s greenhouse dispute hinges on non-disparagement clauseAug 24, 2026 5:23 pm - West Chicago Mayor Daniel Bovey could resolve his yearslong legal battle with the city over a greenhouse he built if both sides can agree on what they can say about the matter once it’s resolved.
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Look out for beneficial hornets as you garden; they sting if disturbedAug 24, 2026 2:06 pm - Hornets are beneficial garden insects, but that doesn’t mean they’re harmless. They’ll sting if disturbed, so be aware of where their nests may be hiding.
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Home inspectors are not created equalAug 24, 2026 1:47 pm - Home inspectors are not equal regarding their knowledge, experience and forensic skills. It can take years of experience to develop these skills, something to keep in mind when shopping for an inspector.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 24-Sept. 5Aug 24, 2026 12:00 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like pumpkin displays, DuPage Forest Preserve’s green Initiatives, and more. Also a list of garden shows, nature walks, plant sales, and workshops.
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Board officer selection must be in open meetingAug 19, 2026 2:59 pm - Discussion of and selection of board officers must be done in meetings open to any unit owner.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 17-29Aug 17, 2026 3:00 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like bringing plants indoors, green initiatives, and more. Also a list of garden shows, nature walks, plant sales, and workshops.
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Contractor won’t repair uneven floorAug 17, 2026 12:58 pm - Contractor had the chance to even up flooring on an addition. His failure to do so warrants a strongly worded letter from a construction defect attorney.
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Time to order spring-flowering bulbsAug 17, 2026 11:29 am - Heading into fall, consider ordering spring-flowering bulbs, take cuttings of annuals you want to save over winter and don’t forget to fall lawn mower maintenance.
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Updating owners on changes to association rulesAug 12, 2026 4:12 pm - While not technically forced by law to point out the differences in new association rules, it’s considered best practices for the board to point out the changes between old and new rules.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 11-22Aug 11, 2026 7:00 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like fall flowers for the garden, bringing plants indoors, and more. Also, listing of garden tours, plant sales, nature walks and workshops.