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Board election can proceed with write-in candidates

By Matthew Moodhe
May 08, 2025 8:14 pm - The deadline for candidate submission for two open condo board seats has come and gone with no candidates emerging. Will the board need to postpone the annual election?
Their midcentury house had lost its charm. They brought it back to 1966.

Tariro Mzezewa
May 08, 2025 7:21 pm - For the past five years, an Atlanta area couple have thrown themselves into renovating their home and restoring the house back to its original 1966 glory. They call the process “unflipping.”
The secret to a refreshing cocktail or mocktail might be growing in the garden

By Jessica Damiano
May 07, 2025 12:59 am - If you enjoy a tasty, refreshing summer cocktail or mocktail, why not grow your own? No, you’re not likely to grow the spirits. But you can grow other ingredients that make those spirits delicious.
Best practices to keep those blooms blue

By Tim Johnson
May 07, 2025 12:35 am - Have you noticed your blue hydrangeas are turning pink? The flowers turn pink in more alkaline soils.
Contractors who blindly remove asbestos

By Barry Stone
May 07, 2025 12:25 am - Asbestos removal is serious business and some contractors are not qualified to identify and properly dispose of it. If you’re concerned about asbestos in your home, it’s best to work with a qualified environmental specialist.
8 new varieties of rose plants to choose from as a Mother’s Day gift

By JESSICA DAMIANO
May 06, 2025 12:33 pm - Mother’s Day is coming. Instead of gifting your mom a bouquet of roses this year, why not give her a plant that will provide blossoms -- and joy -- for years to come? Here are eight new varieties to try.
Home & garden calendar, May 11-17

May 06, 2025 12:00 pm - Monarch butterflies, dahlias and plant sales.
Board president threatens to refuse to sign loan documents

By Matthew Moodhe
May 01, 2025 6:55 pm - If an association board president disagrees with the board’s majority vote to take out a loan for improvements, they cannot refuse to sign the documents.
Watch out for these red flags to avoid moving scams

Submitted by Better Business Bureau
May 01, 2025 2:59 pm - As May begins, marking the busiest moving month of the year, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) are joining forces to warn consumers about the dangers of moving scams and the importance of careful selection when hiring movers.
Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners plant sale supports wildflower sanctuary, local projects

By Penny McDowell, Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners
Apr 30, 2025 1:03 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners are hosting their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 10, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Batavia. Plants include natives, perennials, shrubs, and trees, sourced from members' gardens.

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