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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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- Orange Line Service Resumes After Train-Pedestrian IncidentCTA commuters were temporarily stymied on the Orange Line during the Friday rush hour after a train fatally struck a man on the tracks.401
- Illinois Senate Passes Medical Marijuana LegislationIllinois Gov. Pat Quinn must decide if he will sign a measure allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes after the state Senate approved legislation on Friday.1238
- Teen Fatally Stabbed In Fight Outside Suburban Grocery StoreRomeoville police say a 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man got into a fight in the parking lot outside the Jewel-Osco on Weber Road.432
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- Police Believe Alleged Con Man Had Scores Of Victims In 4 StatesPark Ridge police were asking for the public’s health in a fraud investigation against a man they said has been using a fake identity to fleece people in at least four states.148
- Family Helping Fund Research For Rare Disease That Struck Son, DaughterThey start out growing up like any other child, until a seizure strikes. It's the first sign of a deadly, rare brain disease that robs children of their abilities before taking their lives. This weekend, you can help a Downers Grove family try to find a cure for Batten Disease.226
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