Lifestyle
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Hidden ‘junk fees’ for trash pickup or common areas shock, anger tenants
Nov 27, 2024 8:30 pm - Across the country, consumer advocates and policymakers have warned of a rise in extra fees charged by companies that are not obvious in the listed price. Some government agencies are working to address the issue of rising mandatory fees, but for now, these surprise fees continue to proliferate in rental housing.
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Care, love and compassion: Former monk brings Buddhist teachings to senior livingNov 27, 2024 6:21 pm - Former Buddhist monk Mahesh Kumarasinghe is bringing his teachings of care, love and compassion to residents and fellow staff members at a senior home in Prospect Heights.
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Tune up your heating system for maximum efficiencyNov 27, 2024 1:32 pm - What can you do when your utility bill are going up, even though your furnace is relatively new. Yearly upkeep by a professional will help.
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How much is that doggy in the condo?Nov 27, 2024 11:06 am - Charging dog owners a fee per dog is questionable, but until a court clears up the issue, some boards appear willing to take the risk.
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Rats feast on New York’s City’s bagged garbage. Can putting it in bins end the smorgasbord?
Nov 27, 2024 8:10 am - For half a century, New York City residents have taken out their trash by flinging plastic bags stuffed with stinking garbage straight onto the sidewalk.
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Whooping cough surging in Kane County
Nov 26, 2024 8:03 pm - After dropping to zero cases in 2021 and notching just 16 in 2023, Whooping cough has surged this year in Kane County, with 92 cases on record so far.
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Put your roses to bed after several hard freezesNov 26, 2024 6:31 pm - Winterize your hybrid roses after there have been two to three hard freezes.
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Radon: Is there an affordable cure?Nov 26, 2024 6:13 pm - Radon mitigation, in most cases, is a fairly simple process for a qualified contractor, and is usually not terribly expensive.
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Holiday decorating easy as 1-2-3Nov 26, 2024 6:07 pm - There are a number of ways for homeowners to utilize their homes to showcase their holiday spirit during this special time of year.
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‘A different type of shelter’: Hawthorn Woods approves PAWS’ facilityNov 26, 2024 5:24 pm - Detailed planning for PAWS Chicago's first suburban location will proceed in Hawthorn Woods with unanimous approval by village officials.