Real Estate
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St. Charles leaders on Pheasant Run: 'We'd like to be a partner' in efforts 'to reinvent that space'Nov 18, 2019 12:00 am - Pheasant Run has been woven into the fabric of St. Charles for decades, city leaders say. High school and college students sought part-time jobs working at the resort. C...
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Deck the walls with art or graffittiNov 17, 2019 6:00 am - If the walls could speak ... Well, sometimes they do! Wallcoverings can tell part of your story. They can say “Welcome!” or, “How are you?” and set the decorative style ...
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Better to think of snowy plants than snowy daysNov 17, 2019 6:00 am - Snow came earlier than ever before this year, forcing gardeners indoors for a winter hiatus. We try to remember the good things about snow — its insulating properties, t...
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From swimming pools to theater outings, local senior communities help you stay activeNov 17, 2019 5:00 am - Most people who regularly work with senior citizens agree that keeping people's minds and bodies active is the secret to good health and happiness as we age. Sitting in ...
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Home inspector makes faulty recommendationNov 17, 2019 5:00 am - Q: Our home is about 35 years old. When we bought it, our home inspector reported that the two garage door openers lacked automatic reverse for child safety. We asked if...
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Holiday decorating becomes big businessNov 16, 2019 6:00 am - For those who yearn for the holidays all year long, Treetime Christmas Creations in Lake Barrington is like a magical wonderland for children of all ages. It is a fantas...
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How to make the transition to senior livingNov 16, 2019 6:00 am - Moving to a new home is a chore. But that task is more exciting and bearable when you are young and moving because of a new job, new baby on the way or another happy cha...
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Tax purchaser still bound by condominium covenantsNov 16, 2019 6:00 am - Q: A tax deed was issued to a tax purchaser for a condominium unit in our association. The tax purchaser has been telling our property manager that he is not subject to ...
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Neighbors oppose proposed subdivision near West ChicagoNov 15, 2019 12:00 am - A proposal to build a subdivision of ranch homes on most of the shuttered Planter's Palette garden nursery near West Chicago is facing opposition from residents who say ...
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Big changes at Pheasant Run? Resort to lay off 75% of its staff amid plans to restructureNov 15, 2019 12:00 am - Pheasant Run management anticipates reducing its staff by more than 75% amid plans to restructure operations at the iconic St. Charles resort. The impending layoffs are ...