Lifestyle
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6 paint colors that make basements feel like real rooms
Nov 05, 2025 10:23 am - Decorators face plenty of uphill battles, but one of the trickiest spaces to work with is actually downhill: the basement.
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Give caterpillars a 'soft landing' under your trees. The ecosystem will thank you
Nov 05, 2025 10:19 am - Creating "soft landings" under trees with leaf litter and native plants provides crucial habitat for caterpillars and other beneficial insects.
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Fast-fashion giant Shein draws shoppers and protesters as it opens its first store in Paris
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Products are changing what we think ‘clean’ smells like
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8 fall outdoor power equipment tips to beat winter hasslesNov 05, 2025 1:29 am - Winterize your gear: Experts share outdoor power equipment tips for a smooth seasonal transition.
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Geneva church hosts EV experts on eco-friendly drivingNov 04, 2025 11:48 pm - The Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva is hosting a free presentation on Nov. 14 to provide information about owning and driving EVs, including their benefits, types, batteries, charging options, and driving range.
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Most perennials and grass foliage need not be cut back in fallNov 04, 2025 3:30 pm - Perennial and grass foliage can add a lot of appeal to the winter landscape while being beneficial for overwintering pollinators and wildlife.
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The pros and cons of ‘as-built’ permits for home sellersNov 04, 2025 2:59 pm - I have a property that was totally renovated without permits. I'm going to list the property for sale and want to know if an as-built permit is a good idea.
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‘Great incentives’ coming in 2026 for businesses eyeing events at Q Center in St. Charles
Nov 04, 2025 2:16 pm - Local tourism officials are touting the Q Center in St. Charles for the role the facility has played over the past four decades in attracting events and shoppers to the downtown area.
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Bill to regulate homeowners’ insurance rates fails on final day of veto session
Nov 04, 2025 2:06 pm - A bill that failed on the House floor would have given state insurance regulators authority to review and approve rates charged for homeowners’ insurance in Illinois. The legislation was proposed following State Farm’s announcement in July of a 27.2% rate hike. The bill passed the Senate but failed in the House on the final day of lawmakers’ fall veto session. That means if supporters want it to be reconsidered, they will have to introduce a new bill in the next legislative session, which begins in January.