Real Estate
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Why condos could replace offices in downtown BarringtonNov 13, 2018 12:00 am - The owner of a downtown Barrington office building is considering a plan to convert the three-story structure into residential condominiums. GK Development Inc.'s plan t...
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Kuma's Corner now serving burgers, heavy metal in Vernon HillsNov 13, 2018 12:00 am - Popular burger restaurant Kuma's Corner is now serving the Slayer and other favorites at a second suburban location. The new Kuma's made its public debut with a ribbon-c...
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West Dundee sets tiered fee structure for businesses, rental propertiesNov 13, 2018 12:00 am - The larger the property, the more you have to pay. That's the mentality West Dundee officials are adopting as they restructure the yearly fees paid by owners of business...
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Joseph Naper Building sold for $3.65MNov 12, 2018 12:00 am - Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate investment services firm, announced the sale of the Joseph Naper Building, the oldest building in Naperville, officials said...
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Proper venting of bathroom and kitchen fansNov 11, 2018 5:00 am - Dear readers: Recently I answered a very long question from a reader from the Chicago area who had sent me four photos of the most horrendous icing problem I recall ever...
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The new boomtowns: Why more people are relocating to 'secondary' cities
Nov 11, 2018 12:15 am - As they began planning their future together, Ashley Brown and her fiance, Aaron Shuman, concluded that they could no longer remain in Los Angeles because it was getting...
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Fall leaves are gifts for gardenersNov 10, 2018 6:00 am - We may not always appreciate the falling leaves in autumn, but they are one of Mother Nature's greatest gifts. Instead of raking and bagging them, dragging them to the c...
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Walls contribute greatly to the style of a roomNov 10, 2018 6:00 am - If walls could talk, what would they say? Walls are the most important components of a room. They define your space and contain all the decorations that one may dream up...
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Local company quickly updates kitchen cabinetsNov 10, 2018 6:00 am - Dimitris Nacopoulos has been the owner of suburban Chicago's Bath Planet dealership for 19 years, renovating and modernizing home bathtubs and showers. In 2017, Nacopoul...
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Associations must adopt owner complaint policy under the ombudsperson actNov 10, 2018 6:00 am - Illinois condominium and common interest community associations must finally adopt a written policy for resolving complaints made by unit owners, pursuant to Section 35 ...