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Rockford named No. 1 hidden gem for Airbnb and VRBO investments in U.S. study
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford has landed at the top of a national ranking of under-the-radar Airbnb and Vrbo short-term rentals, with a study citing affordable home prices, strong visitor demand, and growing revenue potential. According to a report released Monday by AirDNA, a company that analyzes data from...
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Victorian-era home on former Village Green site earns preliminary approval for Rockford landmark status
ROCKFORD — City Council members have given preliminary approval to a proposal to grant local landmark status to a Victorian-era home on the former Village Green property along North Main Street. The council’s Code and Regulation Committee voted unanimously to grant landmark status to the house at 2520 N....
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Downtown Rockford to get 142 apartments and new waterfront shops in $78 million overhaul
Urban Equity Properties has announced two redevelopment projects totaling more than $78 million that will bring 142 apartments, 15 storefronts, and several dining establishments to downtown Rockford.
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Historic Midway Drive-In in Sterling listed for sale after nearly two decades under current owners
The owners of the Midway Drive-In announced Thursday that the historic theater has been put up for sale, marking the possible end of nearly two decades of ownership for a venue that has become a summertime destination for moviegoers across northern Illinois.
ABC 7 Chicago
Rooted in Mexico, grown in Illinois: Latino-owned farms grow across Chicago's collar counties
A dream rooted in Mexico is taking shape on an Illinois farm. The owners shared their story with ABC7 this Hispanic Heritage Month as the number of Latino-owned farms continues to rise across Chicago's collar counties.
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South Beloit clears path for potential apartment development near ABC Supply Stadium
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WTVO) — South Beloit is set to begin environmental remediation on an 11-acre brownfield property on Shirland Avenue along the state border. The cleanup project is scheduled to start Sept. 21. The property has sat vacant for approximately 20 years. Previous operations by automotive plants and...
WSPY NEWS
Oswego approves incentives for two Washington Street properties
The Oswego Village Board approved two economic incentive agreements Sept. 15 for neighboring properties on West Washington Street, supporting exterior improvements aimed at making vacant downtown commercial space more attractive to prospective tenants. Both properties — 8 W. Washington St. and 12 W. Washington St. — are owned by DTG...
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Construction begins for 336-unit apartment development in Kenosha
Menomonee Falls-based Continental Properties announced that it has broken ground on construction of a 336-unit apartment development called Authentix Black Hawk Ridge at a site southwest of Highway 31 (Green Bay Road) and 60th Street in Kenosha. The development will offer studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes with open-concept...
Daily Reporter
Construction of more than 300 apartments starts in Kenosha
Continental Properties has broken ground on Authentix Black Hawk Ridge in Kenosha. Gurnee, Ill.-based William Randolph will serve as project general contractor. First building completion targeted for fall 2027. A 336-unit garden-style apartment community has started construction in Kenosha. Menomonee Falls-based Continental Properties announced it has broken ground on Authentix...
Rockford Register Star
Mary McNamara Bernsten enters race for Rockford mayor
ROCKFORD, IL — Mary McNamara Bernsten, executive director of the Rockford Area Arts Council, has announced her candidacy for mayor of Rockford. Bernsten is the sister of former mayor Tom McNamara and daughter of former mayor John McNamara, She made her announcement on Facebook Sept. 15. "I decided to run for mayor because I believe in Rockford — all of Rockford. I grew up believing that every challenge presents an opportunity to do better, and that every person who calls this city home deserves the chance to build a promising future," the announcement states. Bernsten says she's proud of how far Rockford has come but believes there's still important work to do. She says she's ready to listen, learn and lead. "In Rockford, we don’t have a shortage of good ideas or good people. What we need is someone willing to connect them — and together, we can build what comes next," the announcement states. Bernsten invites area residents to attend a campaign kickoff event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at Prairie Street Brewhouse to learn more about her vision for the community. Other candidates who have announced their intention to run for mayor of Rockford include Democrats
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Kenosha Approves $2.25 Million Purchase Of 30-Acre 52nd Street Site
KENOSHA, Wis. (WLIP)— The City of Kenosha is buying a nearly 30-acre vacant property on 52nd Street for $2.25 million, with plans to use the site for future development. The Common Council approved the purchase of 3000 52nd Street from RHB Associates Wednesday night on a 15-to-0 vote. The...
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Development group pushes ahead with plans to help church revive former Rockford Memorial Hospital
ROCKFORD — A publicly traded real estate development and asset management company is forging a partnership with church leaders to revive a west side hospital property that the church took ownership of about a year ago. Global Asset Management Group and Pastors Melvin and Sheila Brown of Kingdom Authority...
Showbiz Cheat Sheet
‘Betting on Beloit’: Diane Questions Konya’s Design Choices in Season 2 Premiere [Exclusive Clip]
Season 2 of 'Betting on Beloit' premieres September 12 on A&E. Konya Hendricks Schuh and Diane Hendricks are going big in season 2 of Betting on Beloit. The mother-daughter pair return to A&E on September 12 for the sophomore season of their home renovation series. The new episodes will follow them as they take on even more ambitious projects in Beloit as part of their efforts to revitalize the struggling Wisconsin city’s charming historic district.
hoodline.com
DeKalb Developer Pitches 26 Starter Homes Right Across From High School
A DeKalb developer wants to build 26 small, single-story homes on a 5.8-acre lot along the south side of the 500 block of West Dresser Road, directly across from DeKalb High School. The homes would run about 780 square feet each, with one bedroom, one bathroom, space for a study, and a two-car attached garage, priced around $250,000.
Travel Pug
31 Lake Towns Where a Quiet Retirement Costs Less Than Expected
Oceanfront retirement carries a price tag most fixed incomes can’t absorb, but the calculus changes considerably once the water in question is a lake instead of an ocean. Across the country, lake towns offer many of the same draws—boating, fishing, and a slower pace—at a fraction of coastal pricing, and several go further than that, ... Read more