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Home Security Systems: What You Need To Ask Before Installation
Cost and level of security don’t necessarily correspond when installing a new home security system.
Guns In Your Home: A Statistical Accident Waiting To Happen
Over 70 percent of the time a minor is killed by a gun, the gun used was housed in that minor’s own home.
Just The Facts: The Pros & Cons Of Homeschooling
Over 1.5 million children are homeschooled by their parents in the U.S.
Building Certification: What Does LEED Really Mean?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification can offer big costs, and big savings.
Composting 101: How To Avoid Gnats & Rats
Despite its green reputation, is composting more costly than it’s worth?
Tuition Hikes: Why Higher Education Spends MIllions On Campus Cosmetics
Do universities really need spa-like gyms and dorms that could pass for luxury hotels?
Making Sense Of Obama’s Housing Market
Is the Obama administration failing the housing market? Maybe.
ObamaCare 101: Separating Fact From Fiction
What does ObamaCare mean for you? The more you understand, the better you’ll fare.
The Local Food Myth: Why Locavores May Be Getting It Wrong
Hitching health and greener planet hopes to the local food movement? You may want to reconsider.
Why You Should Wait Until 2016 To Sell Your Home
Planning to sell your home? You may want to wait until 2016 before listing it.
Top 10 Questions To Ask When Choosing A Contractor
Avoid stress, headache and delays. Ask the right questions to find the right contractor.
The Best Apps For Your Kitchen
Check out these 10 must-have smartphone apps for the ultimate foodie.
How To Help Your Kids Choose The Best Extra-Curricular Activities
Help your kids learn and prepare for the future through after-school activities.
What To Do For Houseplants While You’re On Vacation
Here are some easy, plant-saving tips that will keep your foliage fresh, lush and healthy.
Tips To Keep Your Appliances Running
Learn how to keep your large home appliances working through basic maintenance.
The Unclean Truth: How Five Cities Stack Up On Recycling
From the East Coast to the West Coast, recycling is a big issue for local governments.
Important Questions To Ask Before Signing A Lease
If you’re looking for a place to rent, keep this list of questions handy.
How To Host Holiday Parties In A Small Space
Is your living space small? Don’t sweat it. You can still have a big party.
Simple Recipes: Healthful Holiday Treats
These four holiday recipes are both scrumptious and healthy.
What To Expect Before Joining A Homeowner Association
Most homeowners associations come with a lot of rules. But they also come with plenty of benefits.
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- History Of Tornadoes In Chicago AreaThe massive EF-4 tornado to hit Moore, Okla., is very rare, but twisters with that kind of force have hit the Chicago area in the past, and have been extremely deadly.471
- Local Storm Chaser Describes ‘Sickening, Deafening Roar’ Of Oklahoma TornadoA south suburban man whose hobby is chasing storms was in Moore, Okla., on Monday when a massive tornado devastated the town, killing at least 24 people.183
- High School Duo Has Never Missed A Day Of ClassThey say no one's perfect, but one school in the far southwestern suburbs has not just one, but two students who have achieved perfection in one area.136
- Deadly Oklahoma Tornado Serves As Reminder To Prepare For Disasters“Tornado sheltering basics involved three steps – get in, get down and cover-up. The overall goal is to avoid flying and falling debris by putting as many barriers between you and the tornado as possible,” according to one expert at the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.121
- Lightning Strikes Damage Two Homes OvernightAt least two homes in the Chicago area were struck by lightning overnight as heavy thunderstorms plowed through the region.198
- Police Seek Help Identifying Female Homicide VictimPolice are asking for help to identify the body of woman or teen girl found strangled and badly burned in a Northwest Side Avondale neighborhood Dumpster Sunday night.137
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