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Q: I have concerns about changes to a security monitoring system in my town house development.

Source: Condo board cuts cord on alarm

The St. Viator High School cheerleaders are state champions. They took home the trophy for the top cheerleading squad in the medium team division Saturday.

Source: Images: St. Viator cheerleaders are state champions.

Those needing help with home-improvement projects can find solutions at the Old House New House Home Show from Feb. 10-12 at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., in St. Charles.

Source: St. Charles show to offer ideas for home improvement

The lawyer for a man once charged with being the murderer of his daughter has paid a tipster whose information led to a convicted rapist in the girl’s death.

Source: Kevin Fox pays reward to tipster in murder case

Before you begin a remodeling project, you need estimates. Getting them requires research into materials, appliances, colors, finishes and, of course, prices. Sort out the pieces, and then comes the really hard part: finding someone to put all the pieces together.

Source: Information and education aid remodel negotiations

After the Feb. 1 blizzard a year ago, Chicago has taken steps to be better prepared.

Source: Chicago: We’re prepared to prove blizzard mettle

Q. You have responded recently to a number of letters regarding moss or mold on roofs. I have taken your advice by installing zinc strips on a roof this year to combat the invasion, but it is too early to see the results.

Source: Home repair: Attack stubborn mold with homemade solution

Karen Mena managed to get a foreclosure on her San Bernardino home rescinded. But she continues to negotiate with Bank of America over loan terms and could still lose the house.

Karen Mena managed to get a foreclosure rescinded. But she continues to negotiate with Bank of America over loan terms and could still lose the house.

Source: How homeowner fought foreclosure

We are being sued by our homeowners association for unpaid association dues. They are asking for a lot of money and are also asking that they take possession of the property. Is this legal? Attorney Tom Resnick answers readers’ questions about real estate law.

Source: Law talk: Condo associations can claim units

Q: I have a lease that doesn’t say anything about pets. My landlord wants me to agree to a new clause prohibiting pets without his consent, but I refused to sign the amended lease, because I was planning on getting a dog.

Source: Tenant-parking repeal may be retaliatory