Real Estate
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Will suburban landlords offer rent relief to commercial tenants?
Mar 31, 2020 4:39 PM - As COVID-19 restrictions enter their second calendar month, no clear trend has materialized as to whether shopping centers and other commercial landlords will offer rent flexibility to their directly affected tenants. -
St. Charles wants 'wow' factor on former police station site
Mar 30, 2020 5:30 AM - The former police station has been identified as St. Charles' next major redevelopment opportunity, a chance to create economic activity on what is otherwise a municipal campus. When it comes to determining what exactly the project should entail, however, aldermen would prefer to remain open-minded. -
With new owner in place, concerns remain over future of Stratford Square Mall
Mar 30, 2020 5:30 AM - Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale has a new owner, but its future is still uncertain. -
Room for Living winners enjoying upgrades
Mar 29, 2020 9:56 AM - Three Daily Herald readers are "living the dream" since they received big upgrades to their residences over the winter. All had written in during our fall Room for Living contest and sent photos of "problem areas" within their homes. -
Venture out to the garden while sheltering in
Mar 29, 2020 7:00 AM - A lot of us are at home, following Gov. Pritzker's order to shelter in. But sheltering in doesn't mean we can't go outside to the garden. In fact, some fresh air may be just what we need. As long as the soil is dry enough to walk on, why not use the time to start cleaning up perennial borders? -
Why not try growing container potatoes?Mar 29, 2020 7:00 AM - While potatoes do grow best in a cool environment, that doesn't last long as spring turns to summer in Illinois. Potatoes can be planted as soon as soil can be worked.
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Coleus cuttings create potted plants for the patio
Mar 29, 2020 7:00 AM - If you keep a coleus as a houseplant, you can start cuttings for transplanting to the garden if you need more plants. -
Design can't ignore the need for comfort
Mar 29, 2020 7:01 AM - After fighting against the "old man" recliner in my designs for many years, as I mature, I finally get it; people yearn for interiors that are guided by comfort. The most successful projects are those that are stylish and comfortable all at once. This is what creates a welcoming home environment. -
Beautify your home and freshen the air with houseplants
Mar 29, 2020 6:00 AM - Nothing announces the coming of spring quite like budding vegetation, flourishing flora and grandly growing greenery. Only you don't have to wait for your outdoor flower beds to bloom or garden to blossom before you can benefit from an overdue dose of Mother Nature's majesty. -
Much ado about leather-bound Shakespeare book
Mar 29, 2020 7:01 AM - Q: This is a photo of a small leather-bound book titled "The Globe Edition: The Works of William Shakespeare." It was published by MacMillan and Co. in London in 1867.
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