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Condo board cuts cord on alarm

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:18:51 +0000

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

Images: St. Viator cheerleaders are state champions.

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:18:50 +0000

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.

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St. Charles show to offer ideas for home improvement

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:33:12 +0000

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.

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Kevin Fox pays reward to tipster in murder case

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:33:11 +0000

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.

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Information and education aid remodel negotiations

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:21:37 +0000

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.

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Chicago: We’re prepared to prove blizzard mettle

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:21:36 +0000

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

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How homeowner fought foreclosure

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:20:05 +0000

Karen Mena managed to get a foreclosure on her San Bernardino home rescinded.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Karen Mena managed to get a foreclosure rescinded.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.

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Home repair: Attack stubborn mold with homemade solution

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:20:05 +0000

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.

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Tenant-parking repeal may be retaliatory

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:15:53 +0000

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.

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Law talk: Condo associations can claim units

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:15:53 +0000

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.

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