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Halloween pumpkin waste is a methane problem, but chefs and farmers have solutions

By KIKI SIDERIS
Oct 31, 2025 4:30 am - Don’t let your Halloween pumpkin haunt the landfill this November.
Does a condo board’s liability insurance cover volunteer committee members?

By Matthew Moodhe
Oct 31, 2025 3:00 am - Should volunteer unit owners who serve on our condo association’s committees/commissions be covered under the association’s liability insurance coverage?
Mount Prospect housewalk to feature homes around Weller Creek

Submitted by Mount Prospect Historical Society
Oct 29, 2025 12:23 pm - Tickets go on sale Saturday, Nov. 1, for the Mount Prospect Historical Society’s 37th annual Holiday Housewalk, which will highlight the neighborhoods around Weller Creek, east of Route 83.
Home & garden calendar, Nov. 2-8

Oct 28, 2025 5:53 pm - Upcoming events and workshops hosted by various garden clubs and organizations in the Chicago area, covering topics like glaciers' impact on landscape, houseplant care, holiday tablescaping, and more.
7 small swaps to live with fewer toxic chemicals

By Amudalat Ajasa
Oct 28, 2025 5:16 pm - Experts share seven strategies for keeping yourself safe from toxic chemicals.
From errant birdseed to mint mishaps, gardening can be as scary as any Halloween night

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Oct 28, 2025 4:54 pm - There may be a 20-foot-tall skeleton on your next-door neighbor’s lawn, but the real horrors often lie in unmarked graves in the gardens of those you least suspect — maybe even your own.
What is the best way to deal with termites?

By Barry Stone
Oct 28, 2025 6:15 am - My husband and I disagree over what to do about the termites in our home.
Fall gardening checklist for beds, lawns and containers

By Tim Johnson
Oct 28, 2025 3:00 am - I am always looking for ways to be more efficient with my gardening at home. I don’t mulch established planting beds in my garden and I prefer a more natural look.
Sellers misrepresented illegal gas line

By Barry Stone
Oct 26, 2025 2:00 am - After purchasing a condo, we discovered the gas line was improperly installed. Are the sellers responsible for replacing it, or must we swallow the cost?
America may run out of Christmas decor this year. Here’s why.

By Jaclyn Peiser
Oct 25, 2025 1:53 am - If you’re hoping to deck your halls with boughs of (faux) holly, now would be the time to head to the store. A potential shortage of artificial trees, wreaths, garlands and other seasonal adornments is looming thanks to a tariff-induced frenzy that caused companies to pause or cancel imports during peak manufacturing season, industry experts warn.

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