Real Estate
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Schaumburg extends TIF district to Loeber Farm for controversial residential developmentApr 29, 2026 9:53 am - Three months after approving a long-contemplated but controversial residential development for the 33-acre Loeber Farm, Schaumburg trustees Tuesday also gave the nod to the extension of a tax incentive to finance its necessary public improvements.
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Bears megaproject bill takes baby steps in Senate, but ‘lots of work to be done’Apr 28, 2026 8:13 pm - “We have one chance to get this right,” and senators intend to give the legislation impacting the Bears’ future a thorough vetting, one lawmaker said.
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Two Brothers Brewing taps apartment developer for big Warrenville projectApr 28, 2026 5:26 pm - Self-described craft beer pioneers, Two Brothers plans to keep their brewing facility where it is, but move their tap house out of an industrial park to front a major road — Route 59 — as part of a larger proposed development in Warrenville.
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Removing roots from septic systemApr 27, 2026 4:24 pm - We had the septic system inspected. The contractor found a large mass of tree roots in the tank and recommended we flush 10 pounds of copper sulfate down the toilet. We’re concerned this won't get rid of the roots or that it might harm or kill trees in our front yard.
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7 Brew plans to open on former Mount Prospect Steak ‘n Shake siteApr 27, 2026 3:46 pm - A fast-growing drive-thru coffee chain is poised to occupy the long-vacant Steak ‘n Shake site at the edge of the north end of Randhurst Village.
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Claire’s to move North American headquarters from Hoffman Estates to RosemontApr 24, 2026 4:23 pm - Claire’s, a global accessories retailer and favorite of teens and tweens, plans to move its North American headquarters from Hoffman Estates to Rosemont.
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Cue the Senate: What’s next for bill to shuffle Bears to the suburbs?Apr 23, 2026 6:06 pm - After the state House passed legislation aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois late Wednesday, the ball is now in the Senate’s hands.
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Residents still oppose Red Gate Farm housing plan near St. Charles
Apr 22, 2026 2:18 pm - Neighbors of a proposed subdivision near St. Charles are continuing to oppose the plan, saying it’s too dense and would increase traffic.
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He builds affordable tiny houses. The problem is where to put them.
Apr 22, 2026 9:48 am - Tiny homes generally go for between $100,000 and $200,000, while the median price of all U.S. homes has climbed above $400,000. Small prefab homes can make ownership possible for young adults just starting out. They can also provide an option for seniors who want to downsize, live near their grandchildren or budget for a fixed retirement income.
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‘Moving in the right direction’: Tweaks being made to Bears legislation ahead of House voteApr 21, 2026 7:46 pm - The Illinois House could vote as soon as this week on a bill that would pave the way to a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the amended legislation is also expected to include property tax relief and other economic development tools in order to gain broader support from lawmakers.