Island Lake Lifestyle
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Check your assessment for accuracy; it could save you moneyDec 08, 2016 11:00 pm - Are you still reeling from your tax bill? If you think your home's assessed value is too high, you can file an appeal either on your own or with the help of a third par...
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Morgan Stanley Foundation grant supports food for kidsDec 06, 2016 12:00 am - Local managers and employees from Morgan Stanley on Tuesday presented the Northern Illinois Food Bank with a $50,000 check to support its child nutrition programs and he...
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Hallelujah! Singalong 'Messiahs' in the Fox ValleyDec 05, 2016 10:00 pm - Although it was composed 275 years ago, Handel's "Messiah" continues to draw audiences with its 53 movements including the well-known Hallelujah chorus. Each Christmas ...
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2016 Foundation Gala raises record amount to 'Inspire Dreams'Dec 04, 2016 10:00 pm - More than 250 friends of the College of Lake County Foundation came out to support student scholarships Nov. 5 at the Drake Hotel in downtown Chicago. First Midwest Banc...
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Resident Jacquelyn Mattfeld Pronounces The Merion To Be A Hidden TreasureDec 04, 2016 10:00 pm - Her decision to move into The Merion was personal, but not exclusively so. "I liked the people I met here right off the bat. There's something special about this place,"...
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Renovation missteps can cost you when it's time to sell your houseDec 01, 2016 11:00 pm - If you plan to sell your home this year, the right renovations can make the difference between "For Sale" and "Sold." But before you start tearing up the carpeting, mak...
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Bulldog Nation gets $4,800Nov 28, 2016 12:00 am - A Wauconda nonprofit group called STAR Charities has donated $4,800 to the Wauconda High School Bulldog Nation Foundation. The funds were raised during a trivia night fu...
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Protect yourself against hidden defects in your new homeNov 27, 2016 11:00 pm - Buyer beware! If you're shopping for homes, pay attention to this warning. Maybe you've found the perfect house in the perfect neighborhood. You're so excited about it t...
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Wauconda power shoppers stock food pantry shelvesNov 24, 2016 5:00 am - It's not a stretch to say Marsha and Rick Fedor are power shoppers. They drive to the Wauconda Aldi four to five times a week in their Toyota Rav 4, fill the back of th...
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Consider pros and cons before deciding whether to rent or buyNov 17, 2016 11:00 pm - Homeownership is a large component of the American dream. For many it's a status symbol that tells the world that you're on your way to building wealth. Many millennials...