Lifestyle
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Guest parking spaces need to be cleared of snow, tooJan 23, 2025 4:14 pm - An association board needs to ensure proper snow removal in all common element parking spaces, but how can they ensure the snowplow contractor has access?
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Glenbard Parent Series Presents ‘Positive Parenting Mindsets’ webinar in SpanishJan 23, 2025 1:35 pm - Glenbard Bilingual Parent Advisory Council is hosting Dr. Edith Trevino's Spanish webinar on developing resilience through positive parenting mindsets on Feb. 6.
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Green thumbs unite! Elmhurst church offers locally-grown organic plant seedlingsJan 22, 2025 9:23 pm - Orders are open for First Congregational United Church of Christ’s annual seedling sale featuring organic herbs, vegetables and more. Preorder by Feb. 28 for May 10 pickup.
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West Dundee church hosts annual Super Bowl Hoagie SaleJan 22, 2025 6:08 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee is hosting its annual Super Bowl hoagie sale, $10 each. Proceeds benefit the church’s music ministry. Preorder by Feb. 5.
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Fox Lake flip wins ‘Ugliest House of the Year’ award from national company
Jan 22, 2025 4:07 pm - A pair of Antioch home flippers purchased a 100-year-old house in Fox Lake and renovated it, earning them an “Ugliest House of the Year”’ award from their company.
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Architects are bringing nature home by making trees part of the plan
Jan 22, 2025 2:47 pm - Awareness of biophilic design — the idea of integrating nature into design to enhance our connection to the environment — is growing. Sustainability, wellness and harmony are usually part of the deal. Some architects and home designers are using one particular biophilic element to striking effect: trees.
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How to manage your garden catalog feverJan 22, 2025 1:46 pm - Winter is a great time for planning improvements to your garden with seed, bulb and nursery catalogs arriving in the mail. There are many temptations in these catalogs, so focus on choosing plants that will prosper in your garden’s growing conditions and meet your design goals.
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Selling a home with a bad foundationJan 22, 2025 1:15 pm - A seller with suspected foundation problems wonders whether to try to fix it or leave it for the buyers. A seasoned home inspector offers advice.
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Aurora pastor honored for sheltering homeless during coldJan 22, 2025 1:01 pm - The Rev. Tammy Scott awarded for providing Aurora Warming Center at Wesley Methodist Church, sheltering over 100 since Thanksgiving with help of city grant and donations.
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Aurora church hosts Scout Sunday with pancake breakfast fundraiserJan 22, 2025 12:44 pm - Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora is celebrating Scout Sunday on Feb. 9 with worship and pancake breakfast fundraiser.