New! Horticulture Meets Agriculture at the Lake County FairChicago Flower & Garden Show Joins 84th Annual Event July 25-29, 2012 CHICAGO (May 22, 2012) – … Read more ›
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From the community
Free Workshop for Homeowners Associations on Maintaining Subdivision Stormwater and Drainage Systems
Those detention ponds, drainage swales, wetlands and natural areas in your subdivision are important components of a designed stormwater drainage system. A free workshop for … Read more ›
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Budget Blinds celebrates 20th anniversary with new Grayslake Showroom and appearance on Undercover Boss
Grayslake, IL. April 2012 – Budget Blinds of Grayslake recently announced the move of their business to a 1500 sq. ft. facility located at 888 … Read more ›
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Warm weather beckons portrait photographer to consider outdoor backdrops
It's official – Spring has arrived. The warm weather offers opportunities for people to get out of the house, to ride their bicycles, start work … 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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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 ›
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Ready, Set, Go! Spring Garden Preparation
Learn how you can prepare your native landscaping for season-long enjoyment of colors, birds, butterflies, and beauty. Join the Lake-to-Prairie Chapter of Wild Ones and … 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 ›
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Planning a deck or patio? Watch out for your trees.
As our yards start to green up, it’s hard not to think about a summertime full of sitting outside under a favorite tree, sipping a … Read more ›
