Articles filed under Neighborhoods

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  Neighborhood profile: Woods of Fox Glen May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  The rolling hills and wooded terrain definitely add to the appeal of the Woods of Fox Glen neighborhood in St. Charles. Neighbors are very good about taking care of their properties and lots are an acre or more. "and with the property lines, you really don't see your neighbors." said resident Lynn Strickland.
  

   
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  Move In Now: Homebuyers seek more than just bricks and mortar May 19, 2012 12:00 AM
  Many buyers are anxious to find the perfect house, get settled and start enjoying their new locale. That is particularly true of people who long to find a house in a community where there are abundant amenities like swimming pools, walking and biking trails, tennis courts and other facilities best enjoyed during warm weather.
  

   
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  Palatine Twp. residents want to keep 60-year-old bridgeMay 16, 2012 12:00 AM
  With curvy roads designed to bend around mature trees, rules prohibiting fences and an architectural committee that reviews any changes that could affect aesthetics, Plum Grove Estates in Palatine Township isn't your typical suburban neighborhood. But many of the suibdivison's residents fear its unique nature is threatened by the township's plans to replace a trademark bridge.
  

   
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  Neighborhood profile: Hobson WestMay 11, 2012 12:00 AM
  Naperville's popular Hobson West neighborhood offers loads of amenities including a swim and tennis club with social events and activities and a great sense of community.
  

   
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  Neighborhood profile: Copeland Manor, Libertyville May 11, 2012 12:00 AM
  How often do you find a subdivision with a neighborhood elementary school at its center and a neighborhood park with pool and golf course at its edge? Copeland Manor in Libertyville offers that and more, which makes it a sought after subdivision, said Liz Anderson, Realtor with Century 21 Kreuser & Seiler.
  

   
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  Hoffman Estates' Evergreen making waves May 4, 2012 12:00 AM
  Sue and Roy Manning's home in Hoffman Estates' Evergreen subdivision backs to a private lake where father and son have spent many hours fishing together. With boating and an abundance of smallmouth bass and other fish, the beautiful, 5-acre lake is a big draw for residents and potential homebuyers.
  

   
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  Mix of styles in Wood Dale's Whispering OaksApr 20, 2012 12:00 AM
  One of the most attractive subdivisions in Wood Dale is Whispering Oaks, which features custom homes, large lots and a peaceful, wooded setting. Located off Oak Meadows Drive west of Route 83, the neighborhood offers a mix of housing styles.
  

   
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  Neighborhood profile: Tunbridge in Algonquin Apr 13, 2012 12:00 AM
  Attractive custom homes, good schools and an ideal location bordering the Randall Road corridor draw buyers to the Tunbridge subdivision in Algonquin. Tunbridge is one of several subdivisions built in the late 1980s and '90s in the area west of Hanson, south of Algonquin and east of Randall roads. The neighborhood features two-story custom homes constructed by five different builders with brick fronts and well-tended lawns.
  

   
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  Neighborhood profile: The Ponds of Kildeer Apr 6, 2012 12:00 AM
  In a picturesque country setting, The Ponds of Kildeer offers 89 custom homes on half-acre sites with many residences backing to ponds, woods or wetlands. The upscale subdivision attracts buyers looking for a large family home, excellent school district and convenient location.
  

   
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  Neighborhood profile: Scarsdale, Arlington Heights Mar 30, 2012 12:00 AM
  A mosaic of homes, mature trees and meandering streets give Scarsdale an irresistable charm. Situated southeast of the downtown business district and east of Arlington Heights Road, Scarsdale is a sought-after neighborhood, especially for families with children.
  

   
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  Scenic and secluded Countryside Lake Mar 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  The private lake and acres of ancient trees tie residents of Countryside Lake to the wild 1920s, when the founder of ComEd turned this area into a hunting preserve. Houses grand and small built over the decades join the former hunting lodge and other buildings constructed during the few years that Samuel Insull owned the land near Mundelein.
  

   
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  Neighborhood profile: Spring Beach Feb 17, 2012 12:00 AM
  When Shirley Rochford came out to Cary’s Spring Beach area from Chicago to attend a family picnic, she noticed a little house on the market that she liked. She and her husband Bill Boetsch bought it in 1962. The attraction? The Fox River.
  

   

• Get to know more about Mrs. Lincoln in East Dundee Feb 16, 2012 12:00 AM
  On Monday, the nation observed Lincoln’s birthday. Now it’s time to learn more about his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln. “A Visit with Mrs. Lincoln” is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Dundee Library in East Dundee.
  

   
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  Neighborhood profile: Country Club Estates Feb 10, 2012 12:00 AM
  Bloomingdale's Country Club Estates, a magnet for homebuyers looking to downsize, offers well-built townhouses with open floor plans and a central location near shopping, recreation, restaurants and entertainment.
  

   
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  Neighborhood profile: Sterling Green in Buffalo Grove Feb 3, 2012 12:00 AM
  Luxury custom homes on large lots, some backing to the Arboretum Golf Course, as well as excellent schools and an ideal location make Sterling Green one of Buffalo Grove's most sought-after subdivisions.
  

   
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  Neighborhood profile: Little Creek Farm Jan 27, 2012 12:00 AM
  Seeking a larger home and lot, Nancy and Ron George found a spacious two-story house and beautiful open lot in the Little Creek Farm subdivision on the west side of Streamwood.“It was a good fit,” Nancy George said. “We liked the area because no one has fences, and it’s all open land. Our home backs up to the horse stables (Little Creek Quarter Horse Farm), and it’s nice to watch the horses doing their jumps.”
  

   
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  Model profile: The Canterbury, Maples at the Sonatas Jan 20, 2012 12:00 AM
  Home buyers looking to downsize or move into a stair-free home with no maintenance responsibilities will find ranch-style living at Maples at the Sonatas in Woodstock. The Epcon community by Wilcox Development features five ranch plans.
  

   
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  Neighborhood profile: Manchester Lakes Estates Jan 13, 2012 12:00 AM
  With beautiful entryways, bodies of water and scenery, Manchester Lakes Estates offers residents a serene setting minutes from the Randall Road corridor in Algonquin.
  

   
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  Neighborhood profile: Churchill Woods, Winfield Jan 6, 2012 12:00 AM
  Karen Cervenka and her husband moved to Winfield from Chicago 21 years ago when they started their family and wanted a suburban lifestyle. They were quickly sold on the Churchill Woods subdivision because it featured new construction in Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200, a difficult combination to find at that time.
  

   
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  Fox Valley's top stories from 2011 Dec 29, 2011 12:00 AM
  The biggest news stories of the year exemplify the ups and downs many experienced in 2011. While some enjoyed new beginnings — like the eaglets from Mooseheart who were nursed back to health — others saw incalculable lows.