Life in the NW Burbs
Rolling Meadows Fall Community Events: A Local Guide
- Mari Van Meter
- 10/16/26
A practical guide to community events in Rolling Meadows from late October through early December 2026.
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Right-Sizing Your Home in Mount Prospect, IL: A Practical Guide
- Mari Van Meter
- 10/9/26
How to choose a home, budget, and moving plan that fit your next chapter
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Historic Neighborhoods in Arlington Heights Worth a Walk
- Mari Van Meter
- 10/2/26
Three walkable areas where older homes, local landmarks, and everyday village history come into view.
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What to Do Around the House Before the First Freeze in the Chicago Suburbs
- Mari Van Meter
- 10/1/26
The average first freeze at O'Hare is October 19. Here is the outdoor, plumbing, and heating list, in the order that actually m...
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Living in Rolling Meadows IL: A Local Guide (2026)
- Mari Van Meter
- 09/22/26
Homes, commuting, parks, schools, costs, and everyday life in this centrally located Northwest Suburban community.
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A Small September Reset for Your Home in Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs
- Mari Van Meter
- 09/14/26
A short, doable fall list for Arlington Heights, Palatine, Schaumburg, Mount Prospect, and nearby towns, plus one free local ev...
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Best Restaurants in Arlington Heights, IL: A Local's Guide
- 08/25/26
Where to eat downtown and around the village, from a longtime local, with current addresses, this year's Alfresco dates, and wh...
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Living in Schaumburg, IL: A Local Guide (2026)
- Mari Van Meter
- 08/22/26
What everyday life in Schaumburg really looks like, from Town Square to Spring Valley and everything in between
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