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Is the tax overhaul law impacting real estate?Apr 26, 2019 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - A new report from the New York Federal Reserve sheds light on a question that's been hanging over the American real estate market: Has the massive tax overh...
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Kickstart your garden with offerings from local plant salesApr 22, 2019 11:00 pm - As we head into spring, plant sales are popping up all over the suburbs, offering perennials, vegetables, native and organic plants and garden decor. These sales are mor...
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Annual 'Petals for Pets' to benefit the West Suburban Humane SocietyApr 22, 2019 11:00 pm - It's the same great sale, at a new location, just in time for Mother's Day. The 13th annual "Petals for Pets" plant sale benefits the West Suburban Humane Society. Pur...
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Sign up for McHenry County Conservation District 'Weekend of Restoration' eventApr 22, 2019 11:00 pm - Join McHenry County Conservation District for a "Weekend of Restoration: The Seasonal Rebirth of Nature" from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, at Lost Valley...
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Join Elburn's Arbor Day celebration April 27Apr 22, 2019 11:00 pm - The Village of Elburn has again been qualified as a Tree City USA! Thanks to the support of the village trustees and the work of the village tree board this is the 20th ...
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Get in orders for St. Charles Park District native plant saleApr 21, 2019 11:00 pm - Are you ready to start planning your spring lawn and garden projects? Consider adding native plants to your landscape and bring nature to your own backyard. Native plant...
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Get in orders by May 6 for Spring Sustainability SaleApr 21, 2019 11:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is accepting order for its Spring Sustainability Sale through May 6. Order at conservemc.org/store/tlc-native-plants/. All plants ...
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Learn about spring ephemerals with West Chicago Garden Club April 25Apr 21, 2019 11:00 pm - The West Chicago Garden Club will host a program on spring ephemerals on Thursday, April 25, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Prince Crossing and Geneva Road. Garden club...
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Learn about the native birds, bees of Kirt Prairie this spring at College of DuPageApr 21, 2019 11:00 pm - College of DuPage will host free birding and native bee tours and lectures in April and May on the college's Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd. Retired English adjunct ...
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Versatile female artist was Indiana nativeApr 21, 2019 7:01 am - Q. I bought an antique framed picture, and when I removed the picture, I discovered this watercolor painting behind it. Actually, I purchased it just because I liked the...