News on Chicago

All in the family: Inbreeding key to bedbug spread

2011-12-06T16:00:25Z

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Inbreeding may be the secret to the bedbug's success, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.

After nearly disappearing in the United States, the bloodsucking pests have made a comeback in recent years, quickly infesting apartment buildings and stubbornly resisti...

Entrepreneurs scramble to create best bed bug buster

2011-09-29T07:00:38Z

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Some want to bake them. Others prefer to freeze them. Still others dehydrate them.

Inventors will try just about anything to kill bed bugs, those nasty, reddish-brown, blood-sucking parasites that are the worst nightmare of many hotel guests.

America's obsession with bed bugs has led to a rush of entrepreneu...

Literary analysis: The Question of Bruno, by Aleksandar Hemon

2010-11-04T15:01:48Z

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TV show reviews: Top Design

2010-11-29T15:08:52Z

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Residential & Commercial Painting Contractor

2010-11-03T03:52:16Z

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Chicago Cleaning Services

2010-11-03T04:05:41Z

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History of the Washing Machine

2010-11-02T22:39:07Z

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Choosing Well When Choosing A Patio Set

2010-11-02T22:45:54Z

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Experts bite back at bedbug infestations

2010-09-23T06:15:25Z

Killing a single bedbug can be as easy as rolling on top of it in your sleep, but ridding a home or hotel of its siblings and cousins, is an exhausting and expensive task.

Nearly eliminated a few decades ago, bedbugs have returned to America with a vengeance.

They've overtaken college dorms, military barracks, apartment complexes, office buildings and even forced the closure of Nike's flagship New York store on Monday.

And they are big busines...

To kill a bedbug: pick your weapon

2010-09-22T09:16:41Z

Killing a single bedbug can be as easy as rolling on top of it in your sleep. Ridding a home or hotel of its siblings and cousins on the other hand, is an exhausting and expensive task.

Nearly eliminated a few decades ago, bedbugs are back with a vengeance.

They've overtaken college dorms, military barracks, apartment complexes, office buildings and even forced the closure of Niketown's flagship New York store Monday.

And they are big business: 258 million ...

Bedbug experts bring samples to Chicago-area hotel

2010-09-21T18:40:11Z

Insect experts bring bedbugs to suburban Chicago hotel for summit on bloodsucking pests

A suburban Chicago hotel says it's doing business with the enemy this week as it hosts the 2010 North American Bed Bug Summit.

The bloodsucking pests are running rampant in New York City, where they've have been discovered in a theater, office buildings, st...

A pound of prevention for this fall's home improvement projects

2010-10-08T10:17:55Z

"One of the traps homeowners fall into, particularly new ones, is they try to do everything at once and don't prioritize projects," said Jeremy Vest, owner of DirectBuy of DuPage County, the leading home improvement and home furnishing club with direct insider prices. "Part two of that is that less savvy do-it-yourselfers might not know how to go about prioritizing. That's why getting professional assistance is a pretty good idea."

Vest recommends hiring a home inspe...

Why charge a flat fee Flat Do business online Staging your home

2010-09-21T12:56:39Z

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Bed Bugs

2010-09-15T18:46:23Z

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Bedbugs: Why New York is the city that never sleeps

2010-09-15T17:27:59Z

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Chicago Home Improvement: Where Every Dream can come True

2010-09-22T10:38:43Z

If you are looking for a reliable Chicago home improvement company that will take care of your renovation plans, there is one on the city that you can go to. Availing of their services would ensure that you get all the improvement services that are being offered on the market these days. They have almost forty years of experience in the field and their capable team of experts would ensure that you get better value for your money. The team includes interior designers, architects, construction ...

Easy Chicago Home Renovation Tips

2010-09-22T10:38:43Z

A nice home is indicative of character of people living inside it. It is natural for humans to look for dwelling place where one can find comfort, beauty and satisfaction more than just the need to impress friends and other visitors. The continuous need for an elegant home calls for home renovation.

If you are living in the Chicago area, there is a good chance you'd find

One such technique is taking the doors off your kitchen cabinets. "Open shelving" a...

Reynolds Architecture- Chicago's Leader in Interior Design and Custom Homes

2010-09-22T08:34:39Z

If a custom built home has always been your dream acquisition, choose a firm that knows how to do the job right, with stunning exterior and interior design in Chicago.

Reynolds Architecture, a part of The Reynolds Group of construction management and development companies based in Northfield Illinois, is renowned for their stunning des...

How to Choose Kitchen Appliances

2010-11-02T16:04:20Z

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Save on Your Electric Bill with Home Improvements

2010-11-02T16:13:02Z

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What Are Bedbugs? Are They Dangerous? [Repost]

2010-09-10T15:38:36Z

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Programs in Interior Design

2010-11-02T14:37:16Z

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Keeping Your Home Improvement Costs Under Control

2010-10-14T12:21:02Z

Deciding to have home improvements completed is an exciting time in your life. Over the years, you have grown to love your home, but just like anything else, nothing is perfect. In order to have the dream home you want, it is many times necessary to make changes to the current layout of your home. One of the biggest factors that keeps many people from completing their Chicago home improvement dreams is the thought of how much the project is going to cost. In order to keep your costs under...

How to Host Super Bowl Sunday Parties

2010-11-02T14:20:46Z

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Food Safety Strikes Out at Professional Sports Venues

2010-11-02T12:51:26Z

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Chicago Lawn Care

2010-10-11T22:22:39Z

Chicago Lawn Care

Chicago lawn care tips

What you should know about Chicago lawn care

Chicago lawn care can be a very tedious business thanks to the changing seasons; however, with a few guidelines, the perfect lawn can be yours. Be prepared beca...

Bentwood Luxury Kitchens Expands

2010-11-02T16:33:37Z

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A kitchen cabinet makeover for under $20

2010-10-14T13:37:30Z

CHICAGO, GURNEE, HOFFMAN ESTATES, NAPERVILLE, TINLEY PARK, IL ?

For many, the price of new cabinets may not be in the budget. Nevertheless, if you want to give your kitchen a bit of a new look and would prefer not to paint, bleaching your kitchen cabinets offers a cost-effective alternative.

"Bleaching your cast iron coo...

10 Trends in Kitchens and Baths For 2010

2010-10-27T09:11:10Z
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Landscaping Plannning - Tips On Low Maintenance, Yet Awesome Landscaping Chicago

2010-09-09T02:28:17Z
When your home nestled in Chicago and you adorn to have a good landscaping for your home, to make it look pretty, go for the native plants of Chicago, for the best outcome. The choice of native plants for your yard or garden does not involve much of your energy for maintenance. Initially, gardening may look interesting hobby, but it grabs much of your time and you might get sick, especially when the spring disappears with all your flowers. Naturally, you will take the garden for granted, making ...

Your Outdoor Furniture

2010-10-25T12:30:08Z
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How to Set Up Turn Tables

2010-10-25T11:39:48Z
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Magnolias - Spring Flowering Charmers

2010-10-24T16:33:44Z
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How to Plant Zoysia Grass Plugs

2010-10-22T16:18:39Z
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Green fingers are spreading across the pond

2010-10-22T07:56:48Z
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Treasure Hunt

2010-11-02T13:35:22Z
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Frances Elkins - A Famous American Interior Decorator and Designer

2010-10-13T20:55:40Z

Frances Adler Elkins was one of those legendary decorators of the early 20th century and was renowned for her inspired designs. Elkins was born in 1888 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is the younger sister of the celebrated Chicago architect David Adler (1882-1949). David Adler was an architect specialized in the French architecture movement know as The Beaux Arts, and both Adler and Elkins worked together in Chicago and the Bay Area from the 1920s to 1930s. Some of her works in the Bay Area incl...

How to Clean Green

2010-10-21T11:17:09Z
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Renting an Inflatable Obstacle Course For Your Next Summer Event is Easy and Affordable!

2010-04-16T16:24:41Z

Renting an Inflatable Obstacle Course For Your Next Summer Event is Easy and Affordable!
By Jon Cellauth
Summer is the time when you want to try out different out door sports. If your next special event is planned for the summer then you should consider it an opportunity to play some outdoor games, including inflatable games, especially the inflatable obstacle course. Chances are more that you and your guests will indulge in the sport. If you have water slides in the obs...

Dating Advice For Women - Hey There Drummer Boy

2010-04-16T17:38:02Z

Dating Advice For Women - Hey There Drummer Boy
By Ronnie Ann Ryan
Are you a party go-er or a social hider? The holiday season may bring out the best or worst in you. Regardless of your background or state of mind, the holidays are laden with socializing opportunities and that is a good thing if you are single. Here are five ways to leverage the single mingle options to meet new prospects for the New Year.
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A Perfect 10! Directbuy of Hoffman Estates Celebrates 10-year Milestone

2010-10-14T13:38:00Z

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL?

As the leading members-only showroom and home design center, DirectBuy of Hoffman Estates offers manufacturer-direct pricing on products ranging from light fixtures to televisions to kitchen cabinets, all from more than 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. DirectBuy also offers design, delivery and installation services.

?The growth we?ve experienced since we opened our doors 10 years ago is a little hard to fathom. Not...

Low Maintenance Landscaping Chicago

2010-10-14T12:05:41Z

If you live in the Chicago area and you are interested in getting some landscaping, Chicago native plants are your best choices. If you choose native plants you will find that your garden or yard will be much easier to take care of as time wears on. At first working in the yard may not seem like a big deal but you may get sick of it when the bloom wears off the rose, no pun intended. This is normal, we start to take our yards for granted and it is not so much fun to work on the landscaping Ch...

Clean Up Your Act

2010-11-03T08:38:40Z
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Home

2010-10-26T14:11:42Z
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Kitchen and Bath Show 2008: Luxury Trends

2010-10-26T20:28:52Z
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Men who do housework get more sex from their wives

2010-10-19T10:28:40Z
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Preparing Your Home for Autumn Entertaining

2010-10-15T14:58:47Z
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Chicago Mayor

2011-01-04T12:01:38Z
Chicago mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel smiles during at a news conference at the Better Boys Foundation, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
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APTOPIX Chicago Mayor Emanuel

2011-01-04T12:01:36Z
Chicago mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel waits in the wings before speaking at a news conference at the Better Boys Foundation, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
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Food iPad Restaurant Menus

2011-01-03T08:30:52Z
In this photo taken Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, Keith, left, and Peg Bragg of Chicago view the wine list on an iPad at Chicago Cut steakhouse in Chicago. The restaurant is just one eatery of several across the U.S. that have started uploading menus and wine lists to the digital devices. (AP P...

Dreaming Big Bionic Legs

2010-12-29T14:02:32Z
In this Dec. 16, 2010 photo, former NBA basketball player Mike Williams works with assistant physical therapist Arnel Cordero during his physical therapy session at Glencrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre in

Winter Weather

2010-12-27T08:32:16Z
Long lines of travelers rebook their tickets at O'Hare International Airport Monday morning, Dec. 27, 2010 in Chicago as severe weather in Northeast stranded many travelers and claused many flight cancellations. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
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