Jean Murphy
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Many young buyers shy away from older houses, foreclosuresApr 13, 2013 5:19 am - Many young buyers shy away from older houses, foreclosures
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Retro doors, rain glass is ‘in’ in millworkApr 13, 2013 4:40 am - John Tobin Millwork has been a fixture in Villa Park since 1960, originally supplying millwork, windows and doors to contractors and builders, and later expanding to sel...
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Ruminski, Anastasio, Tigges come out on top in WayneApr 10, 2013 12:00 am - Editor’s note: Story was updated April 10 to reflect accurate vote totals and the winners of this race, which were incorrect in an earlier version. The five-way race for...
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Bergman, DeBartolo win seats on Sugar Grove Library BoardApr 09, 2013 5:40 pm - Despite enduring much criticism from the public back in 2011 for firing a longtime library director, Sugar Grove Library Board incumbent Bob Bergman won another 6-year t...
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Listing of the weekApr 09, 2013 11:55 am - You don’t often hear about properties in Arlington Heights that overlook five acres of wetlands. That type of open space and view is generally expected to be found in mo...
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Garages overflow from lack of organizationApr 06, 2013 4:00 am - In many homes, the garage has become a dumping ground for seasonal items, sports equipment, gardening supplies and much more, to the point where many families cannot eve...
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Roofing practices evolve for better protectionMar 30, 2013 6:00 am - The importance of keeping a roof over one’s head has been well documented in literature for centuries. Everyone needs a place to take shelter during adverse weather cond...
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Stronger energy efficiency rules kick in for buildersMar 23, 2013 5:17 am - Homes built in 2013 will be 32 percent more energy efficient than those built under the energy codes that went into effect in 2006, thanks to new regulations put in plac...
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Local company greatly improves sump pump technologyMar 16, 2013 5:00 am - No one can deny it is comforting to hear your sump pump kick on when the rain is falling or the snow is rapidly melting. Water problems can be a nightmare for homeowners...
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Suburban real estate market still strugglingMar 09, 2013 4:44 am - Chicago area buyers are searching the market for homes, hoping to cash in on low interest rates and prices, but they aren’t finding much inventory from which to choose, ...