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Sep 30, 2016 5:00 AM - With autumn almost here, homeowners should double-check the exterior of their property to ensure it's ready to withstand cold weather, rain and even snow.
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Inspection report is not a repair list for sellers
Sep 30, 2016 6:00 AM - Q. Before buying our home, we hired a home inspector to make a complete repair list for the sellers. He did a very thorough job, but the inspection was a waste of money because the seller refused to fix anything. The inspection report listed problems with the plumbing, electrical wiring, forced air furnace and the roof, but the seller said, "Take it as-is or leave it." This is very disillusioning. If the seller is not obligated to repair defects, then what's the point of having a home inspection?
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Vernon Hills firm helping athletes see their potentialSep 30, 2016 1:00 AM - A small Vernon Hills company is keeping it's eyes focused on improving the world's visual skills.
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Does the value of your home affect how you vote?
Sep 30, 2016 6:00 AM - Do home values have any significance when it comes to presidential elections? Not directly. However, almost certainly home values -- and the rate at which they appreciate -- have some subtle impact on homeowners' outlooks.
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Cops & Crime: Naperville teen in trouble over bogus tollway citationsSep 30, 2016 6:26 AM - Kids find all sorts of creative ways to get themselves into trouble, but this one surprised even us. And a Mount Prospect cop puts his freedom and his career on the line when he goes on trial Monday on domestic battery allegations.
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Lean and lovin' it: Uncovered family recipe leads to leaner version of Colonel's chickenSep 30, 2016 5:59 AM - Don roasts his version of 11 herbs and spices on chicken thighs. See how it compares with the Colonel's.
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NBC thriller 'Timeless' is appointment televisionSep 30, 2016 6:00 AM - The pilot episode of NBC's time-travel thriller "Timeless" is an efficient entertainment machine that should lead to a season of appointment television.
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Early FAFSA filing among important changes for college aidSep 30, 2016 1:00 AM - Guest Laura McGee: If college is on your radar next year, it's important to know about some big changes currently rolling out in the world of financial aid. -
North: It's World Series or bust for this Cubs teamSep 29, 2016 8:19 PM - After a great regular season, Mike North believes only a World Series title will be acceptable for this Chicago Cubs team.
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Lester: Will Roskam debate for first time in 8 years?Sep 29, 2016 6:23 AM - Could there be a debate between U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam and his Democratic opponent for the first time in eight years? A coalition of suburban League of Women Voters groups is pushing hard for one, columnist Kerry Lester writes. Also, a drop in state university enrollment, Thursday's closing of legendary The Dog Den in Wheeling, and more.
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