Lifestyle
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Does association have to comply with utility company’s request?Dec 22, 2025 4:21 pm - Our homeowner’s association board recently received a request from a utility company to temporarily use part of our common area to access utility infrastructure in the existing public utility easement. They also want to use part of our common area to store equipment during the project.
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Tips to avoid the buildup of clutter in your homeDec 22, 2025 3:35 pm - Though clutter is often discussed in terms of removing it, there's also many ways to prevent it in the first place.
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DuPage Foundation awards $100,000 in emergency food response grantsDec 22, 2025 2:37 pm - DuPage Foundation has awarded $100,000 in emergency food response grants to five agencies to help fight food insecurity.
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Brookfield Zoo animals celebrate the holidays with enriching treatsDec 22, 2025 1:29 pm - Guests at Brookfield Zoo Chicago “Holiday Magic” show aren’t the only ones getting into the holiday spirit. The animal care specialists keep things fresh for the animals with holiday-themed treats or fun activities.
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Cary-area boy run over by lawnmower returns to preschool with new ‘super leg’
Dec 22, 2025 12:40 pm - A 4-year-old Cary-area boy injured over Labor Day weekend in a lawnmower accident at his home has hit major recovery milestones, including returning to preschool and completing four surgeries.
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Keep spirit of gardening alive in winter by growing herbs indoorsDec 22, 2025 12:22 pm - Although the outdoor gardening season may be over except for pruning and monitoring for animal damage, you can still garden inside by growing herbs.
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Should we tell our home inspector about the mold?Dec 22, 2025 12:11 pm - We're about to buy a six-year-old home that originally had a mold problem. Are we required to disclose the initial mold issue to our home inspector, or should we wait to see if he notices any evidence of mold?
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How the end of extra Affordable Care Act subsidies could affect you
Dec 22, 2025 11:54 am - Extra subsidies that made Affordable Care Act plans more affordable for millions of Americans for the past five years are all but guaranteed to vanish on New Year’s Day.
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How to create a home that appeals to all five senses
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‘A breath of fresh air’: Years after losing to Casten, ex-Rep. Marie Newman backs his latest challengerDec 22, 2025 10:25 am - Former U.S. Rep. Marie Newman has endorsed a politcal newcomer over U.S. Rep. Sean Casten in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 6th District seat.