Home and Garden
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 7-19Sep 07, 2026 9:30 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like resilient landscapes, native pollinators, warblers, and more.
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Fall is a good time to feed, aerate your lawnSep 03, 2026 4:55 pm - For a healthier lawn next season, now is the time to do some basic maintenance like nitrogen application and core aeration, in addition to overseeding.
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Board has options on filing tax returnsSep 01, 2026 8:37 pm - Board members should make sure their association files a tax return every year, regardless of whether taxes are owed.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 1-12Sep 01, 2026 9:57 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing tomatoes by seed, flower arranging, and more. Also a list of garden shows, nature walks, plant sale, and workshops.
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Agent advised against having a home inspectionAug 31, 2026 6:09 pm - Realty agents who claim a home inspection isn’t necessary because of a builder’s warranty are shirking their duty.
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Control crabgrass before it goes to seedAug 31, 2026 5:51 pm - Crabgrass is popping up in lawns and now is the time to control it before it develops and spreads its seeds this fall.
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Naperville panel rejects critics, OKs historic Kroehler mansion color scheme changes
Aug 29, 2026 10:35 am - Historic Preservation Commission members voted to approve exterior changes to the Kroehler mansion as part of a restoration and renovation of the historic building.
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Board must follow rules regarding rules violationsAug 26, 2026 12:32 am - An association board must provide a unit owner written notice of a rule violation and a chance for a hearing before a fine can be levied.
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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.