MARCH 19, 2015 VOL. 8 ISSUE 36
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NEWS Mayor claar to receive lifetime achievement award Claar currently is serving in his 29th year Bolingbrook mayor
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BUSINESS compete in Famous Dave’s bracket, win ultimate Joakim Noah Experience Supports the Noah’s Arc Foundation see Page 3
SPORTS Sectional champs Nixon dominates as Raiders advance to supersectional
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School district, parents deliberate on VVSD’s gifted program
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or a program that hasn’t been updated since 1979, the Valley View School District 365u’s gifted program, challenge, is facing an overhaul and that in itself is creating its own challenge. while administration is calling a proposed shift in the program an expansion, parents are seeing it as a possible constraint. See the Full Story on pAge 8
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march 2015 How to stay within your home improvement budget
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V o ya g e r m e d i a P u b l i c at i o n s
Planning a renovation for the first time in your home? check out this month’s Today’s homes for some tips and tricks!
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renovating? no problem
tips for homeowners on their first renovation project
H
ome renovations are typically exciting, as homeowners get to see the visions of their dream homes come to light right before their very eyes. turning an outdated bathroom into a modern oasis or an empty basement into the ultimate man cave strengthens the sense of attachment homeowners have with their homes.
The home stretch
a home that is undergoing a remodel can be a less than comfortable environment. but homeowners who have never before lived through a renovation project can take several steps to make the process go as smoothly as possible.
see the full story on page 2 plan well. When working with contractors, get all agreements in writing and spell out exactly what you desire in a home renovation.
set payment schedules.
Make payments contingent on work completed.
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plan your escape.
Afford yourself time away by visiting relatives or staying at a hotel. Even a single night away can provide the relief you need.