By Jeff Palmer Villages and cities throughout Illinois are becoming acquainted with a tiny insect that has thrown them into full-blown crisis mode. The Emerald … Read more ›
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From the community
Avoid remodeling re-dos by choosing contractor carefully
When you make a mistake in a computer program, you can simply hit the “undo” button to fix the problem immediately. But the solution is … Read more ›
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Everything's coming up flowers with Sunset Foods
Tricks of the trade are offered by Sunset Foods Floral Coordinator Sarah Hanlon and Long Grove Floral Manager Melanie Spencer as they teach the foam method used on professionally-arranged … Read more ›
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Plant Sale-Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club
Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club Mark your calendar………… PLANT SALE-The annual, ever-popular Plant Sale will be held May 19 and 20 at Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Center, … Read more ›
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Waste Management’s Bagster makes spring cleanup removal easier and less expensive
Spring officially arrives March 20, and the Midwest’s mild winter already has spring cleanup projects in the works in the metropolitan Chicago area. And Waste … Read more ›
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Chicago’s Green Rooftops Lead to Eco-Friendly Beautification in 2012
Chicago, IL. March 15th, 2012 – As spring quickly approaches, Chicagoans look to take advantage of environmentally-friendly landscape enhancements for their urban properties. Green rooftops … Read more ›
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Local Builder Launches Affordable Custom Home Program
While The Jacobs Companies of Deerfield have been building luxury homes since 1935, building for the next generation of Jacobs’ homeowners is a new adventure. … Read more ›
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A Garden That Grows an Appreciation for Achievement, Historical Trends One-of-a-Kind Apron Exhibit at Chicago Flower & Garden Show
CHICAGO (Feb. 22, 2012) – When is an apron more than an apron? When it tells a story, makes a statement, inspires others and provokes … Read more ›
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Prepare for Spring – It’s Around the Corner!
Chicago, IL. March 8th, 2012: Your home’s curb appeal is just as important as your interior décor and personal style. With spring just around the … Read more ›
Basic Irish soda bread recipe
This isn’t a super traditional or family recipe for soda bread. Feel free to use this if you’re looking for an easy recipe or have … Read more ›
