Real Estate
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Lake Villa bets on O'Toole's restaurant to revive downtownJan 08, 2018 4:33 am - $1 million in incentives aimed at turning old eatery into new downtown anchor
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First public tour of Elgin Tower Building set for ThursdayJan 08, 2018 12:00 am - The first public tour of the renovated historic Elgin Tower Building takes place Thursday, the site's property manager said. Chris Pezza of Miller Chicago Real Estate sa...
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Construction almost done on Arlington Heights memory care facilityJan 08, 2018 12:00 am - Construction is nearing completion on a 72-bed memory care facility in Arlington Heights, expected to open this spring. Waverly Inn will be the fourth senior living comm...
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Some shopping malls may be in deeper trouble than you think
Jan 08, 2018 12:00 am - The damage inflicted on America's malls by the rise of e-commerce may be worse than it appears. As embattled retailers announce store closures at a record pace, some ten...
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Holiday decor can be changed from year to yearJan 07, 2018 5:01 am - The first couple of days in December, I always promise myself to not overdo it with gifts and the holiday decorations. But one way or another I end up overdoing everythi...
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10 home design trends to watch in 2018Jan 07, 2018 5:00 am - The new year has arrived, and while you dive into your annual resolutions, the design world is setting its sights on what styles will be big in 2018. The home remodeling...
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Black-and-white kitchen can still be interestingJan 07, 2018 5:00 am - Get rid of your formal dining room as a sly way to gain an extra space. This is an idea that has gained in popularity over the last decade as busier and busier lifestyle...
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Bedazzle your garden with red berriesJan 07, 2018 5:00 am - When most people picture hollies, they see shrubs with glossy, toothed, evergreen foliage. They may consider planting them for winter interest in their landscapes becaus...
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Chimney causes drafts in warm homeJan 07, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I read you column every week, but have not come across this problem. We live in a condo that is about 22 years old. We have a lot of cold air coming into our living r...
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Affordable backup power supplies work well in a stormJan 06, 2018 5:00 am - Q. We had electric power outages from storms lately. It is inconvenient, so I want to find some type of backup electric power. What are my options that are not extremely...