Real Estate
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While Arlington 425 tries to obtain financing, trustees grant temporary project delayJun 02, 2020 5:30 am - Amid financial concerns, the developer of the massive Arlington 425 development on Monday received a 90-day extension on the Arlington Heights village board's approval a...
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Vatican centralizes contracting to cut waste, corruption
Jun 01, 2020 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Gone are the days of the half-million euro Christmas Nativity scene in St. Peter's Square. The Vatican is centralizing its contracting and procurement proced...
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Wheeling approves restaurant/retail development near Westin hotelJun 01, 2020 1:00 am - A restaurant and retail complex proposal for the perimeter of the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling has gained village board approval. Plans call for the 10,000-squ...
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Create space for quiet when everyone is at home
May 31, 2020 7:00 am - If you ask families, roommates and couples if they would like a little privacy now, the answer is likely to be a resounding yes. With stay-at-home guidelines, household ...
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A stress-free home is an essential part of a healthy lifeMay 31, 2020 7:00 am - Caves were the first form of shelter known to man. Humans have always sought shelter to feel safe and protected. This need for a home and shelter is considered a primal ...
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Oakleaf hydrangeas are found growing naturally in the woodsMay 31, 2020 7:00 am - Hydrangeas are all the rage, a horticultural trend showing no signs of slowing. Year after year, breeders come up with new cultivars with improved blooming, increased ha...
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A move toward clarity on real estate commissions paid by buyers and sellers
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'Built to code' is a bare minimumMay 31, 2020 6:00 am - Q: Last week, I turned on my washing machine, unaware that a hose connection inside the washer was cracked. For the next hour, the water kept running, but instead of fil...
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Quorum rules say board members must be heardMay 30, 2020 7:00 am - Q: As a result of COVID-19 issues, the board of our association has been conducting meetings by video conference, and owners are given a password to attend. We barely ha...
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Plant-based materials catch on with home-goods designersMay 30, 2020 1:00 am - With an eye toward sustainability, makers of home furnishings are experimenting more and more with plant-based materials. You can find things like bark, leaves and seeds...