Real Estate
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Learn to identify trees in winter at Jan. 6 Land Conservancy workshop
Dec 17, 2018 7:08 PM - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a winter tree identification class from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Jan. 6, at Hennen Conservation Area, 4622 Dean St. in Woodstock. -
$6 million Gurnee Mills renovations nearing completion
Dec 17, 2018 6:59 PM - After more than a year of work, the extensive $6 million renovation to Gurnee Mills is almost complete. -
Shedding light on the importance of darkness to nature
Dec 17, 2018 6:00 AM - The light/dark cycle is one of the most important influences on the biological world. Artificial light disrupts that cycle.
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Boxwoods add color and structure to winter garden
Dec 16, 2018 6:00 AM - Botanic gardens rely on boxwoods and other evergreens to keep their gardens beautiful in winter. There are many ways homeowners can take advantage of the beauty of boxwoods, too. -
Antique porcelain bowl is a treasured gift
Dec 16, 2018 7:01 AM - Q. This antique bowl was given to me by a friend. The flowers in the center look as though they form the letters "M" and "A." Marked on the back is a shield with the words and letters "Bavaria -- C -- S -- A." -
Repairing a garage floor
Dec 16, 2018 6:00 AM - The pitted areas of a garage floor should be repaired and, depending on how many there are and their severity, it shouldn't cost anywhere as much as redoing the whole floor. There are many special products on the market for repairing concrete.
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Will 'Makers Wanted' in Bahamas Bowl name work for Elk Grove? Marketers say yes
Dec 15, 2018 4:50 PM - "Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl" doesn't shed much light on the college football game's sponsor, what it does or where it's located. But despite its vagueness, the name gets a thumbs-up from some sports marketing experts who say Elk Grove Village's unique sponsorship uses the slogan as the focus of what it really wants: more businesses. -
How to plan your smart home -- and weigh privacy risks
Dec 15, 2018 1:00 AM - Technology companies are pushing the "smart home" hard, selling appliances and gadgets that offer internet-connected conveniences you didn't know you needed. But before you succumb to the temptation -- for yourself or others -- consider that these devices might also give companies and hackers a key to your homes.
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Ferrara Candy moving from Oakbrook Terrace to Chicago
Dec 13, 2018 10:35 PM - A classic company that makes Sweet Tarts, Crunch, Butterfinger, Lemonheads, Red Hots and more will be returning to Chicago after operating out of Oakbrook Terrace for 58 years. -
Aldi adds to grocery store options in Vernon Hills area
Dec 12, 2018 7:02 PM - Discount grocer Aldi's aggressive national expansion is coming to central Lake County with the grand opening Thursday of a new store in Vernon Hills.
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