Real Estate
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Refunds from negligent home inspectorsFeb 17, 2026 2:08 pm - After we bought our home, multiple problems were discovered. None were reported by our home inspector. When we called to complain, he said his liability is limited to a refund of his inspection fee.
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Revised townhouse plan pitched as part of Hawthorn mall campus redevelopmentFeb 16, 2026 6:57 pm - Vernon Hills officials will consider a revised plan for townhouses as part the ongoing redevelopment of the Hawthorn mall property.
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Naperville developer bringing 238 apartments to Villa ParkFeb 13, 2026 12:45 pm - Marquette Companies — the developer behind the gleaming Water Street District in downtown Naperville and the Marq on Main in downtown Lisle — has officially broken ground on a 238-unit apartment complex along the Great Western Trail and its eastern terminus in Villa Park.
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How repurposing historic buildings breathes new life into the Tri-CitiesFeb 12, 2026 3:30 am - Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles have joined the trend of repurposing old buildings for new uses, with historic structures renovated into apartments, restaurants, businesses and community spaces.
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‘It’s going to happen’: Buffalo Grove president says new grocers are comingFeb 11, 2026 7:22 pm - A possible new grocer to replace Mariano’s in Woodland Commons and another to fill what had been slated for an Amazon Fresh store at The Clove were among the topics discussed at Buffalo Grove Village President Eric Smith’s President’s Pick talk this week.
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How to handle condo owner who pounds on ceiling when hearing neighbor’s noiseFeb 11, 2026 11:40 am - The owners of a unit in our condo building are harassing the owners above them for everyday noise and retaliating by pounding on the walls and ceilings. What can the board do?
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Homeowner concerned about foundationFeb 10, 2026 4:00 pm - I found a house that I really like, but the home inspection report says there may be foundation problems. How can I determine the cost to fix the foundation, and if in it actually needs to be fixed?
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116-year-old building, former site of bakery in St. Charles, receives historic landmark status
Feb 09, 2026 11:33 am - For almost 40 years, John Gartner’s Eastside Bakery helped feed workers in St. Charles through two world wars and the Great Depression.
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Historic St. Charles house to be sold to developer, restored with help from city
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‘A very busy summer’: Extensive improvements ahead for Bangs Lake marinaFeb 08, 2026 8:45 pm - Four years after buying an established marina on Bangs Lake, the Wauconda Park District’s master vision for the property fronting Route 176 is primed to take shape.