Home and Garden
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A seasonal question: Can an HOA ban political signage?Sep 30, 2026 7:29 pm - Political signs are popping up for election season. What rules can association boards impose on them?
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Rolling Meadows Park District could turn home into space for classes, private rentalsSep 29, 2026 6:30 pm - The Rolling Meadows Park District plans to transform a single-family home bequeathed to the district into a center for environmental programs, cooking classes and small private events.
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Funding approved for final nine homes in Aurora’s first ‘smart neighborhood’Sep 28, 2026 1:48 pm - Nearly a year after unveiling the first home to be built at Habitat Green Freedom, a “smart neighborhood” in Aurora being developed through a partnership between Nicor Gas and Habitat for Humanity, the city has approved construction of nine new homes there by 2028.
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Lawn lovers still have time to fertilize for fallSep 28, 2026 1:31 pm - Lawn lovers should consider a fall application of fertilizer. Soil testing will help determine what fertilizer is needed.
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Aurora expands program offering financial assistance to homebuyers
Sep 28, 2026 1:22 pm - The Aurora City Council has again expanded funding for a city program that offers grants and loans to eligible homebuyers.
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Property manager blamed for dry rot damageSep 28, 2026 12:42 pm - Property owner didn’t share results of inspections yet is trying to hold the property manager responsible for dry rot damage repairs.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 28-Oct. 10Sep 28, 2026 9:45 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing dahlias, pruning trees and shrubs, and more. Also listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Don’t let the new collection policy catch you off guardSep 24, 2026 1:40 pm - A new law that takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, requires associations to adopt a written collection policy before taking legal action to collect unpaid assessments.
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There is still plenty to do in the gardenSep 21, 2026 5:37 pm - You can do a lot in September that will help get your plants ready for colder weather and for next year.
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Home inspector disclaims faulty furnaceSep 21, 2026 5:23 pm - Just how far should a home inspector go when it comes to evaluating a furnace?