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Mount Prospect housewalk to feature homes around Weller Creek

Submitted by Mount Prospect Historical Society
Oct 29, 2025 12:23 pm - Tickets go on sale Saturday, Nov. 1, for the Mount Prospect Historical Society’s 37th annual Holiday Housewalk, which will highlight the neighborhoods around Weller Creek, east of Route 83.
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Oct 28, 2025 5:53 pm - Upcoming events and workshops hosted by various garden clubs and organizations in the Chicago area, covering topics like glaciers' impact on landscape, houseplant care, holiday tablescaping, and more.
7 small swaps to live with fewer toxic chemicals

By Amudalat Ajasa
Oct 28, 2025 5:16 pm - Experts share seven strategies for keeping yourself safe from toxic chemicals.
From errant birdseed to mint mishaps, gardening can be as scary as any Halloween night

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Oct 28, 2025 4:54 pm - There may be a 20-foot-tall skeleton on your next-door neighbor’s lawn, but the real horrors often lie in unmarked graves in the gardens of those you least suspect — maybe even your own.
What is the best way to deal with termites?

By Barry Stone
Oct 28, 2025 6:15 am - My husband and I disagree over what to do about the termites in our home.
Fall gardening checklist for beds, lawns and containers

By Tim Johnson
Oct 28, 2025 3:00 am - I am always looking for ways to be more efficient with my gardening at home. I don’t mulch established planting beds in my garden and I prefer a more natural look.
Sellers misrepresented illegal gas line

By Barry Stone
Oct 26, 2025 2:00 am - After purchasing a condo, we discovered the gas line was improperly installed. Are the sellers responsible for replacing it, or must we swallow the cost?
America may run out of Christmas decor this year. Here’s why.

By Jaclyn Peiser
Oct 25, 2025 1:53 am - If you’re hoping to deck your halls with boughs of (faux) holly, now would be the time to head to the store. A potential shortage of artificial trees, wreaths, garlands and other seasonal adornments is looming thanks to a tariff-induced frenzy that caused companies to pause or cancel imports during peak manufacturing season, industry experts warn.
Condo boards can terminate leases for repeated violations

By Matthew Moodhe
Oct 24, 2025 3:00 am - A unit in our condominium association is leased by an owner to a person who has a long history of ignoring and violating the rules. The board has levied fines that the owner pays, but the violations continue.
Moving business turned junk removal service sets up shop in Lake County

By Ryan Cole
Oct 22, 2025 10:54 am - A national moving chain is entering the junk removal market, and a new location recently opened up in Lake County.

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