So you're Dog has had a meet-up with a Skunk? - 11/18/11 11:49 AM
Yes, we're talking about skunks and the odoriferous relationship they could have with your dog someday!  In the last few months there has been many misconceptions about what will really get rid of the skunk odor from your pet should disaster strike.First, let's look at things from the skunks perspective. Skunks are very gentle, non-aggressive creatures that get a bad rap. People don't appreciate the benefits of skunks eating grubs, insects, mice and baby rats.  Skunks den in natural cavities like woodchuck burrows, hollow logs, brush piles, crevices in stone walls and under buildings.  And since skunks are nomadic (little black and … (1 comments)

Bartlett IL Housing Market Update - October 2011 - 11/12/11 06:27 PM
Real Estate Market Update - Northwest Suburban October 2011 It's good news and I'm market optimistic!  That's for sales being on an upward trend for the last 7 months.  The numbers are showing a distinct improvement for the 7th month in a row for the Northwest Suburban Market! The majority of towns sales are up.   Even if the town is showing a negative (YOY Change), the sales are increasing each and every month overall.  Most of the average sales prices are still low but that is because most of the lower priced homes are being bought by first-time home buyers … (0 comments)

108 Big Oaks Rd, Streamwood IL Homes - $174,900 - 11/10/11 03:44 PM
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Economic Help for Pet Owners - Bruno's Pro Bone O Pet Pantry - 11/07/11 11:00 AM
Bruno's Pro Bone O Pet PantryEven pets need help in this economy and I've come across Bruno's that does just that.  Need help so your pets will have food? Bruno's Pro Bone O Pet Pantry is dedicated to temporarily providing free pet food for the dogs and cats of low income, elderly and disabled people who find themselves in an unexpected crisis. Bruno's Pantry operates in select areas of Kane and DuPage Counties in Illinois. They are able to accomplish this goal by soliciting for and collecting pet food through a network of agencies, programs and the generosity of the community … (4 comments)

Hanover Park IL - Towne Hall Meeting scheduled for November 16th, 2011 - 11/05/11 02:41 PM
The office of Fred Crespo invites you to a town hall meeting that will be hosted at the Hanover Park Village Hall on Wednesday, November 16th at 6:00 PM.
 
This town hall meeting will include a general overview of the past legislative session, discussion about the fall veto session, state and local issues, as well as a question and answer session for members of the audience.
 
Mayor Rodney Craig and representatives from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will also be in attendance, so this is a unique opportunity to meet with several elected officials at once … (0 comments)

What does a Handicapped Sticker and Real Estate Taxes have in common? - 11/02/11 11:40 AM
Do you know about the General Homestead Exemption (GHE) in Illinois? Read on for additional tax savings that you might be entitled to .......This annual exemption is available for residential property that is occupied as the principal dwelling place of the owner, or a lessee with a legal or equitable interest in the property with a single-family residence, who is liable for the payment of the property taxes on the leased property (sometimes called a 'net' lease). The amount of exemption is the increase in the current year’s equalized assessed value (EAV), above the 1977 EAV, up to a maximum $6,000 reduction … (1 comments)

 
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