Real Estate
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Arlington Heights trustees to review vision for southern gatewayApr 16, 2018 5:30 am - Arlington Heights trustees on Monday will conduct their first formal review of a plan aimed at revitalizing what's seen as a gateway to the village. The 50-page South Ar...
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Lawsuit aims to block $49 million sale, apartment conversion of Palatine condo complexApr 16, 2018 1:00 am - Several investors at the long-troubled Woods at Countryside condominiums in Palatine have filed a lawsuit contesting the proposed sale of the complex so it can be turned...
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Elk Grove Village opens its doors to distilleriesApr 16, 2018 1:00 am - Among the data centers, manufacturing facilities and logistics companies at Elk Grove Village's industrial park, entrepreneurs may soon be crafting gin, rum or whiskey. ...
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Accessories put the finishing touches on your decorApr 15, 2018 7:01 am - Accessories are the accents that help personalize your home. Think of accessories like the jewelry one wears when dressing up. Accessories are decorative pillows, throws...
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Grow onions for garden-fresh cookingApr 15, 2018 7:00 am - Growing onions is easy. A cool-season crop, they can be planted by direct seeding, sets or transplants early in spring. Plant them in a sunny spot with well-drained soil...
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Squeeze the most out of small outdoor spacesApr 15, 2018 6:00 am - As herb and vegetable gardens, composting and other aspects of green living become more popular, many people with limited outdoor space are looking for ways to squeeze t...
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There are several ways to insulate a crawl spaceApr 15, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We have a basement under most of the main level of our 1960s split-level home but only a cement crawl space under the room I'm using as my office - and it's not insul...
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3 ways parents can help grown kids own a home
Apr 15, 2018 1:10 am - When responsible first-time homebuyers need help buying a home, the family bank sometimes can lend a hand. Younger homebuyers face a mountain of obstacles, including ris...
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Batch solar system can help cut water heating costs from teens' long showersApr 14, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We have teenage daughters who take long showers. Our water heating costs are sky high. We are on a tight budget, but want to use some solar water heating. Is there a ...
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Board should follow policy in towing of carsApr 14, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Can our association tow a unit owner's vehicle if the vehicle is parked in violation of the association's rules? A. Towing of unit owner vehicles parked in violation ...