Real Estate
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Transit improvements spur economic growth in Hoffman EstatesFeb 22, 2017 12:00 am - Further enhancements and public transit options coming this year on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway are expected to build on the economic growth brought to Hoffman Esta...
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School districts oppose tax break for Hoffman Estates developmentFeb 21, 2017 12:00 am - Two unit school districts led several local governments Tuesday in strongly criticizing proposed property tax incentives for a conceptual 184-acre development at the nor...
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District 300 concerned about tax incentives for development at routes 59, 72Feb 20, 2017 12:00 am - Community Unit District 300 Superintendent Fred Heid says he is concerned about Hoffman Estates establishing a special taxing district without properly consulting with t...
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Boulders key to West Dundee development planFeb 19, 2017 10:00 pm - Boulders - a lot of them - will be the key to the next phase in West Dundee's downtown redevelopment plan south of Route 72. After more buildings along Route 72 come dow...
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Be selective when decorating your home's gatewayFeb 19, 2017 5:01 am - An entrance to any home is a special and vulnerable place. It is the gateway from the public realm to the private. It is often the only interior space visitors to your h...
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Add a splash of color to your homeFeb 19, 2017 5:01 am - No doubt there is an element of freshness to the idea of an all-white room. But such a room also poses a challenge. Think of when we use the term "black and white" to me...
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Sink into the perfect sofaFeb 19, 2017 5:00 am - Buying a sofa requires a strong knowledge of self, says Amy Rutherford, owner of furniture and home store Red Barn Mercantile in Alexandria, Virginia. "The first questio...
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Why won't my new stucco won't adhere to exterior?Feb 19, 2017 5:00 am - Q. We just bought an old home that was totally remodeled. One of the upgrades was a new color coat on the stucco walls around the house. The sellers and their agent assu...
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St. Charles History Museum debuts 50-50 raffleFeb 19, 2017 5:00 am - St. Charles History Museum debuts communitywide 50-50 raffle
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Fireplaces glow with a sleek, contemporary lookFeb 18, 2017 5:00 am - Curling up in front of a warm and mesmerizing fire is one of life's perennial pleasures - whether inside in front of a fireplace or outside next to a fire pit. Northwest...