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This Affordable Illinois Town Is So Cheap, Retirees Say Social Security Covers It All

Somewhere in the heart of Illinois, there’s a town called Kewanee that’s quietly doing something remarkable, and most people have no idea it exists. It’s the kind of place where your money stretches so far you’ll start wondering if you’ve accidentally traveled back in time to when a dollar actually meant something.

Kewanee, IL · 12d
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This Underrated Wisconsin City Is Where Gen Z Can Actually Afford Their First Dream Home

Nobody talks about Racine, Wisconsin the way they should, and honestly, that’s been working out just fine for the people who already live there. Racine is sitting on the western shore of Lake Michigan, doing its thing, while the rest of the country argues about housing prices and wonders why homeownership feels like a fantasy.

Racine, WI · 2d
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There's no place like home: The five quirkiest houses in Illinois

As the birthplace of some of architecture's most cutting-edge and innovative advancements, it comes as no surprise that Illinois plays host to a wide collection of unique, unusual, and quirky establishments. From sprawling historical complexes to artistic bungalows, these homes push the boundaries of what a house can be, inspiring and stirring guests' imaginations along the way.

Wadsworth, IL · 4d
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High prices displace Michiana residents relying on hotels for housing

MICHIANA (WNDU) - Thanks to Notre Dame’s Saturday game against Miami, nearly every hotel room in Michiana is booked at a premium price. Some local residents rely on hotels for housing. Now, they’re priced out of a place to stay. Tori and Richard McCarty and others in Michiana...

Michiana, MI · 20h
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These Chicago Politicians Just Won Reelection. Now They Want Your Vote For Mayor

DOWNTOWN — Alexi Giannoulias has won reelection to serve another term as the Illinois Secretary of State, a widely expected result in deep-blue Illinois. But whether Giannoulias will serve out all four years in office remains a very open question. Like several other longtime politicians who won reelection to their various positions on Tuesday, he’s in the middle of an increasingly fierce campaign for Chicago mayor — and is widely seen as one of the frontrunners.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Oak Creek Senior Living Complex Sells for $50 Million at Drexel Town Square

The Waters of Oak Creek, a 136-unit senior living community near Drexel Town Square, has sold for $50 million. An affiliate of Minnetonka, Minnesota-based The Waters Senior Living Management LLC sold the property to an affiliate of Tustin, California-based real estate investment trust Sabra Health Care. The sale, first reported...

Oak Creek, WI · 2d

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Woman-Owned Illinois Plumbing Company Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Kohn Plumbing, LLC is a woman-owned commercial plumbing contractor serving Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. The company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection on November 3 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Note: Chapter 7 bankruptcy generally involves the liquidation of a debtor’s eligible assets...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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200-acre South Works site pitched as new lakefront Bears home

Related Midwest says a stadium and entertainment district at the former South Works site would also host concerts and community events. As of late October, the Bears said Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, were their only options.

Chicago, IL · 1h

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Chicago developer says Bears should build covered stadium at former US Steel South Works site

Bears officials have promised to continue conversations about a path forward for a stadium in Arlington Heights or Chicago, according to ESPN's Ian Rapoport.

Chicago, IL · 1h

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Arlington Heights Apartment Building Sells for $25M After Pandemic Construction Delay

A 76-unit apartment building near downtown Arlington Heights has changed hands for $25 million, with multifamily investor William Covaci acquiring the five-story property through an operated entity. The building, known as FourNorth Apartments, sits at 4 North Hickory Road and was sold by its original developer, Benchmark Developers. The deal...

Arlington Heights, IL · 2d

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Cunat Launches $56M DST Offering for 540-Unit MF in McHenry

Cunat, Inc. announced the launch of Cunat Exchange X DST, which is seeking to raise $56.17 million. The DST owns The Residence of Fox Meadows, a newly developed 540-unit multifamily community in McHenry, Illinois, approximately 50 miles northwest of Chicago. Cunat developed The Residence of Fox Meadows and sold the property to the DST for $135 million. The 18-building community sits on approximately 37 acres and was 97.5% occupied.

Mchenry, IL · 1d

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Cook County pilot program helping aspiring homeowners realize their dream

A Cook County housing program is bringing new homes and potential financial assistance to working families in underserved communities.

Cook County, IL · 19h

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NAI Hiffman closes five lease transactions at Oak Brook office building

NAI Hiffman completed five lease transactions totaling 17,875 square feet at 903 Commerce Drive, a 72,241-square-foot office building in Oak Brook, Illinois. NAI Hiffman Executive Vice President Steve Chrastka and Senior Associate Broker Connor Dale represented JVM Realty in the transactions with MDI Access, Inc., Landmark Agency, LLC, Romano Beverage, Forvis Mazars and a confidential tenant.

Oak Brook, IL · 2d

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Joliet Set for 1.3 Million-Square-Foot Warehouse as Region's Industrial Boom Rolls On

23960 S. Houbolt Rd. — Approximate Site of Planned Warehouse. A developer is planning a nearly 1.3 million-square-foot warehouse on a 74-acre site southwest of Chicago, adding another massive project to an industrial pipeline that keeps growing in Joliet, Illinois. Logistics Property Company's planned facility at 23960 South Houbolt Road would total 1,279,700 square feet.

Joliet, IL · 2d

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Orland Park to demolish former garden center, restaurant

A few eyesores in Orland Park are coming down. The Village of Orland Park Board of Trustees voted at the Oct. 19 meeting to award Markham-based KLF Enterprises a pair of contracts for demolition of buildings on the properties of 15151 Harlem Ave. and buildings on 17101 and 17171 Wolf Road.

Orland Park, IL · 2d

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Trulee Evanston sells for $79 million to real estate investment trust

Boston-based AEW Capital Management sold the retirement complex Trulee Evanston, 1815 Norwood Court, to real estate investment trust Healthpeak Properties on Sept. 1 for $79 million, Cook County Clerk property records indicate. Berkadia, the commercial real estate firm that brokered the sale, announced the sale in a Sept. 8 press...

Evanston, IL · 1d

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Construction Begins on Major North Center Redevelopment at Lincoln, Damen and Irving Park

Construction is underway at 3959 N. Lincoln Avenue, bringing a major redevelopment to the busy Lincoln, Damen and Irving Park intersection in North Center. The project will renovate the existing five-story former bank building and add new construction, creating 64 affordable apartments, commercial space and supportive services. A historic building...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Ware Malcomb Completes Historic Residential Conversion in Downtown Chicago

Ware Malcomb announced construction is complete on 79 W. Monroe, an office-to-residential conversion project located in downtown Chicago’s Loop district. Ware Malcomb’s Chicago office provided architecture and interior design services for the renovation of the historic 14-story building, which included transforming seven upper floors of vacant office space into 76 market-rate and 41 affordable apartment units, along with ancillary amenities.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Westmont Garage-Condo Project Lets Gearheads Buy Parking for Their Porsches

A new kind of condo is headed for Westmont, and it is not meant for people to sleep in — it is meant for their cars. Torque Motor Suites is planning a car-condominium development in the DuPage County suburb that would give collectors private, climate-controlled garage suites along with a shared clubhouse.

Westmont, IL · 1d

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North Center's 4309 N. Lincoln Gets Brick, Glass and Balconies, Still a Mystery Inside

4309 N. Lincoln Ave. — Approximate Site of 12-Unit Residential Project. A four-story, 12-unit residential building rising at 4309 North Lincoln Avenue in North Center has reached a visible milestone: brickwork, glass installation and balconies are now complete on its residential floors. The ground-floor commercial space, however, remains an unfinished shell, with plenty of work still ahead before the project is ready for tenants.

Chicago, IL · 18h