• U.S. home construction rises 6.8 percent in May

  Associated Press Updated Jun 18, 2013 10:33 AM U.S. builders stepped up home construction in May and applied for permits to build single-family homes at the fastest pace in five years. The gains show housing remains a key source of growth for the economy. The overall pace of homes started rose 6.8...

• Arlington Heights Applebee's will close Updated Jun 18, 2013 10:49 AM

  The Arlington Heights Applebee's will be closing in the next few weeks. The area around the Appleebee's has suffered several restaurant closings, said Jon Ridler, executive director of the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, who couldn't pinpoint a...

• Palatine housing project faces first big test Tuesday Updated Jun 17, 2013 12:25 PM

  The permanent supportive housing development proposed near downtown Palatine will face its first big test Tuesday at a meeting of the village's plan commission. Plenty of supporters and opponents are expected to weigh in on Catherine Alice Gardens, a...

• For some homeowners, a house is just a canvas Updated Jun 17, 2013 9:45 AM

  It’s hard to miss the enormous 20-foot-wide American flag on the side of Richard Ormbrek’s home. Comprised of around 180 tiles painted with scenes of Americana against a background of red and white stripes, the flag pops from the orange cedar shingles...

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