A few months ago, new neighbors moved in next door, and their yard has become a constant source of stress for me.

The grass is knee-high. Weeds have taken over. There are piles of branches and leaves along the fence that never get bagged.

On Monday, the Joliet City Council will vote on the largest data center in the state. Residents say development is too much, too fast.

Is there a respectful way to bring this up without sounding judgmental? Or do I need to accept that I can’t control what ...