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These boomers tried caring for parents. Now they’re tidying up to spare their kids.

By Shannon Najmabadi
Feb 03, 2026 7:16 pm - Baby boomers and Gen Xers are decluttering their houses, sifting through paperwork and making other end-of-life plans in growing numbers, older adults, elder law attorneys and financial planners say.
How new postmark rule may impact associations

By Matthew Moodhe
Feb 03, 2026 6:15 pm - Recent changes by the United States Postal Service create potential risks for homeowner associations that rely on traditional mailbox drop-off practices to satisfy administrative and legal notice deadlines.
Home & garden calendar, Feb. 8-14

Feb 03, 2026 5:06 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like propagation, new plant varieties, succulents, fruit growing, nature journaling, and more.
A guide to surviving lengthy home renovations

Metro Creative Connection
Feb 03, 2026 4:28 pm - Homeowners about to embark on lengthy renovation projects can embrace these tips to come through on the other side relatively unscathed.
How to create a calming 'nature nook' with indoor plants. Advice from Hilton Carter

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Feb 03, 2026 2:53 pm - Have you dreamed of creating a calm and cozy spot at home to relax and recharge, but don’t think you can spare the space?
Winter is pruning season: How to trim overgrown woody shrubs

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Feb 03, 2026 10:18 am - The winter dormant season is a great time to prune trees and shrubs.
Mexican mole is a meal all on its own

By G. Daniela Galarza
Feb 03, 2026 5:49 am - Surprisingly complex and full of flavor, this smart mole with just about a dozen ingredients comes together in only an hour. Adapted from Rick Martínez’s cookbook “Salsa Daddy,” it’s an entry-level mole — and a fine introduction to the famous Mexican salsa.
Chicken, bacon and ranch totchos are potatoes’ ultimate form

By Aaron Hutcherson
Feb 03, 2026 5:45 am - Potato tots replace tortilla chips in these totchos topped with chunks of juicy chicken, crisp bacon, melted cheese and ranch dressing, which makes for a fun appetizer or main course. For extra ranch flavor, toss the tots with ranch seasoning powder.
Cook County offering spay, neuter discounts for pets this month

Daily Herald report
Feb 02, 2026 1:51 pm - Cook County pet owners can bring their dogs and cats to participating veterinarians to receive up to a $40 discount on spay or neuter services this month.
Carol Stream ‘bags’ competition aims to reach a big donation number

By Dave Oberhelman
Feb 02, 2026 11:40 am - A fundraising idea whose impact has grown by the year, the 10th Bags-For-Life tournament kicks off Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Carol Stream.

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