Real Estate
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‘It’s iconic’: Des Plaines officials celebrate plan to repurpose former YMCA facilityMay 05, 2026 1:53 pm - A multimillion-dollar plan to renovate an old YMCA building in Des Plaines that’s become an eyesore since its closure six years ago is being celebrated by city officials and their soon-to-be partners in the project. The city council on Monday unanimously voted to purchase the former Lattof YMCA, 300 E. Northwest Highway, from the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago for $1.85 million.
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Des Plaines finalizes deal to buy former Methodist campgroundMay 04, 2026 8:13 pm - The Des Plaines City Council on Monday agreed to spend $4 million to purchase most of a historic but flood-prone campground.
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Sprouts grocery store development gets nod from Wheaton boardMay 04, 2026 6:49 pm - Sprouts Farmers Market has at least two planned grocery stores in suburban Chicago moving closer to reality.
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Asbestos overlooked in previous columnMay 04, 2026 5:09 pm - I am a weekly reader of your column, which usually includes great information. But I would like to point out that the answer you gave regarding asbestos in attic insulation fell short.
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‘It’s a new day’: Demolition wrapping up on long-idle Lisle strip mall downtownApr 30, 2026 5:01 pm - After years of sitting vacant, a strip mall at the entrance to downtown Lisle is nearly no more.
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Des Plaines set to buy most of former Methodist Camp Ground for $4M, ending legal battleApr 30, 2026 3:38 pm - Des Plaines would purchase most of a historic — but flood-prone — campground for $4 million under a deal before the city council.
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Former Buffalo Grove Dominick’s redevelopment gets financial backingApr 30, 2026 11:50 am - Buffalo Grove-based Shorewood Development Group has secured financing for its effort to revitalize the former Buffalo Grove Dominick’s site into a two-tenant space shared by a grocer and fitness studio.
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Kane County revamping property tax bill lookApr 30, 2026 11:07 am - The Kane County treasurer is revamping the look of property tax bills, including adding contact info for elected officials so taxpayers can reach out with their questions and complaints.
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NFL focuses on fate of Bears stadium as the legislative clock ticksApr 29, 2026 6:30 pm - Arlington Heights or Indiana? NFL officials won’t say where the Chicago Bears den should go but the organization is watching as Illinois lawmakers deliberate.
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‘Truly special’: Des Plaines will team with developer to convert shuttered YMCA facility into new athletic centerApr 29, 2026 2:02 pm - Des Plaines is set to purchase a long-vacant YMCA facility and lease it to a company that will operate a new athletic center there.