Real Estate
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Vent fans to the outside to keep cold air out of bathroomJan 14, 2018 5:00 am - Q. Do you have a bathroom fan that you like? I've got a late 1950s ranch. Two full baths back up to one another - both 8-by-8. We have not remodeled yet, but plan to thi...
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The counter argument for natural stoneJan 12, 2018 6:00 am - As a designer and avid cook, I'm often asked what material I recommend for kitchen countertops. My answer: honed marble (statuary or Carrara are my favorites) or soapsto...
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Crate and Barrel leases space at The Fields in ChicagoJan 12, 2018 12:00 am - Merit Partners and Cushman & Wakefield said that Crate & Barrel has leased 117,000 square feet of office space at The Fields redevelopment in Chicago. Crate & Barrel...
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Bulb-makers making softer, warmer LEDJan 12, 2018 12:00 am - The antique-style lamps that are fast becoming a design necessity for retro bars, hip restaurants and chic homes from New York to London are helping to save the Earth - ...
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Mount Prospect might ease sprinkler requirementsJan 12, 2018 12:00 am - In an effort to encourage investment in new homes and reinvestment in existing ones, Mount Prospect might ease its fire sprinkler requirements by offering waivers for al...
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Rec center to be sold for $3.76 millionJan 11, 2018 12:00 am - The Karger Recreation Center site in Highland Park will be sold by the city for $3.76 million and redeveloped for luxury apartments. City officials on Monday chose Albio...
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5 tips for buying a home in 2018Jan 11, 2018 12:00 am - As 2017 came to a close, many area residents are starting to think about their plans and goals for 2018. For many, becoming a homeowner is at the top of their list. Whet...
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Aspen Drive Library expansion plan coming to a voteJan 11, 2018 12:00 am - After years of discussions, the Cook Memorial Public Library District board this month is expected to formally approve a $6.75 million expansion of the Aspen Drive Libra...
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Buffalo Grove moving forward with plan to reshape Lake-Cook CorridorJan 10, 2018 12:00 am - Buffalo Grove is moving forward with plans to reshape the village's Lake-Cook Corridor, after village trustees on Monday got another update on the project. Project Leade...
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West Dundee hires firm to develop plan for Spring Hill Mall campusJan 10, 2018 12:00 am - By late spring, West Dundee officials will have a tangible vision for how the Spring Hill Mall campus could evolve in the next decade. Residential developments, office s...