Real Estate
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St. Charles developer: Downtown needs rentals, restaurants, not retailJan 13, 2014 11:00 am - The future of downtown St. Charles is rental apartments and restaurants, not the mom-and-pop retail of years gone by, the developer of one of the most important redevelo...
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Classic collectibles remain hot this yearJan 12, 2014 5:00 am - Editor's note: This week we conclude our two-part series on 10 hot collectibles for 2014, which began in last week's Homes Sunday section. It is not unexpected that...
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Interior designers predict 2014 decor trendsJan 11, 2014 4:30 am - With a new year come new trends in home design and decorating. Among them: paler walls contrasted with colorful furniture, and plenty of personal expression, design expe...
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Follow the plat of survey when marking parking spacesJan 10, 2014 11:50 pm - Q. The parking spaces in our condominium association are limited common elements. Each parking space is shown on the plat of survey attached to the declaration, with spe...
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William Ryan’s new line based on classic homesJan 10, 2014 11:28 pm - Adapting to changing times and market conditions is vital for homebuilders. In fact, the ability to do just that is what separates the winners from the losers. William R...
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West Dundee Target closingJan 10, 2014 3:50 pm - Target in West Dundee will close in early May, a move one official said puts the village in a “difficult situation,” as it means a significant chunk of sales tax revenue...
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How Hanover Park plans to revive Barrington Road shopping centerJan 10, 2014 4:30 am - More than two years after buying an aging strip mall for $2.8 million, Hanover Park officials are ramping up their efforts to turn the property over to the private secto...
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George Rowe of Elgin is excited to share his hometown's historyJan 10, 2014 4:00 am - The old wooden floors squeak as George Rowe wanders through the history of his town. He speaks almost in a whisper as he walks through the Elgin History Museum, as if he...
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New Elgin sports, piano bar opens FridayJan 10, 2014 2:00 am - D Hangout Bar and Grill is set to have its grand opening today after securing approval for a sports bar and piano bar on different floors. The eatery at 550 S. McLean Bl...
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The Trails in Roselle focus of neighborhood profileJan 09, 2014 11:06 pm - When Lee Ann Lucas came upon The Trails in Roselle 32 years ago, its scenic beauty and contemporary California look appealed to her. “I liked the way the subdivision loo...