Real Estate
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Vision for urban-style homes on Lake Zurich waterfrontSep 30, 2015 1:00 am - John McLinden hopes to obtain land owned by taxpayers in downtown Lake Zurich so his company can create more urban-style living in the suburbs. "It's this whole idea of ...
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US home prices rise steadily in July, lifted by higher sales
Sep 29, 2015 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. home prices rose at a solid pace in July, as would-be buyers competed for a diminished supply of available housing. The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shi...
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Buona Beef may come to Algonquin in springSep 29, 2015 1:00 am - Fans of Buona Beef may soon have a spot along the north end of the Randall Road corridor to satisfy their cravings. For years, the restaurant has been a favorite of beef...
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Hanover Square shopping mall revitalization laggingSep 29, 2015 1:00 am - Hanover Square shopping mall in Hanover Park was expected to have a new facade by the end of the summer, but as the hot weather has come and gone, construction has yet t...
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How to keep furnace running properlySep 29, 2015 1:00 am - Q. It is going to be heating season fairly soon. I have my furnace serviced every two years for efficiency. Is there any do-it-yourself maintenance I can do each fall to...
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Cities bear rising cost of keeping water safe to drink
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US pending home sales fall in August
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Judge mulls dismissal of East Dundee Wal-Mart lawsuitSep 28, 2015 5:40 am - A Kane County judge is contemplating whether to throw out a lawsuit seeking to stop Carpentersville from luring Wal-Mart to the village with $4.3 million from a special ...
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Modernized bathroom opens spaceSep 27, 2015 7:15 am - Each generation adopts design trends that reflect life of the day. It is understandable that in days of economic pressure, design responds to restrictions. These days, t...
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Winter is time for nontoxic home improvementsSep 27, 2015 7:15 am - As the days shorten and the winter holidays approach, many homeowners decide to freshen up walls, floors and furniture. But the effect isn't always fresh. There are many...