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Hillwood breaks ground on logistics park development in south Rockford
ROCKFORD — A real estate developer in the Perot family of companies broke ground on Wednesday on the first building to fill a new logistics park south of the U.S. Route 20 and South Main Street interchange. Hillwood is constructing a roughly 335,000-square-foot building on spec, meaning the structure...
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Life Moves At A Gentler Pace In This Illinois Town Where Rent Still Stays Under $600 A Month
Tucked away in the rolling farmlands of northwestern Illinois, Freeport is the kind of town that reminds you life does not have to be rushed. As the county seat of Stephenson County, this city of nearly 24,000 people offers something rare in today’s world: affordable living without sacrificing community, history, or charm.
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Cash-Rich Buyers Are Gobbling Up West Brooklyn Brownstones
West Brooklyn, the stretch from Red Hook through Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill to DUMBO, has become one of the city's tightest and most expensive micro-markets. Cash buyers, family offices and developers are snapping up brownstones and multi-unit buildings, leaving fewer options for renters and first-time buyers. For anyone trying to break into the market, the math and the rules are a lot tougher than they look on the listing sheet.
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The 15 best and most affordable cities to live in
The economic dynamism of the suburbs has transformed into the main pillar for working families who seek a respite from inflation in the cheapest cities of the U.S. The optimization of the family budget in these localities does not imply the loss of access to school systems of excellence or high-security environments.
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Secretive ‘Project Big Lakes’ Factory Plan Clears First DeKalb Hurdle, Dangles 300 Jobs
DeKalb’s planning and zoning commission has given an early green light to Project Big Lakes, a proposed manufacturing campus inside the Park 88 business park that local officials say could bring a wave of new paychecks to town. The development would cover roughly 47 acres at the northeast corner of Fairview and Macom drives and could put between 150 and 300 people to work onsite.
WIFR
Rockford hopes to boost housing development with zoning update
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - One word dictates where nearly every building goes in Rockford: zoning. “Zoning regulates the type of uses that can interact in our community, whether it’s residential, commercial, industrial,” explains Scott Capovilla, the city’s planning and zoning manager. In coming weeks, Rockford City Council...
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Rockford’s hot housing market slightly cooled in spring, breaking a long streak
ROCKFORD — The city’s rank among the hottest housing markets in the country took a dip this spring, but things haven’t cooled off much with homes still selling faster than most of the rest of the nation. Realtor.com released its latest list Friday of the Top 20...
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Ex-Blackstone Big Shot Quietly Scoops Up Waukegan Warehouses For $47 Million
John Schreiber’s Centaur Capital Partners has closed on a pair of Waukegan industrial buildings, tacking roughly 400,000 square feet onto the firm’s Chicago-area footprint. Public records and industry filings put the combined purchase price at about $47 million, part of an ongoing run of family office investors buying infill logistics properties in Lake County.
The Associated Press
Phil LaGiglia and Andy Trakszelis to Join Nations Lending Within the Illinois Market
AURORA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 15, 2026-- Nations Lending Corporation is excited to announce that mortgage industry veterans Phil LaGiglia , Andy Trakszelis, and the team at Oak Leaf Community Mortgage will be joining the Nations family to better serve the Illinois market. Their anticipated arrival reflects Nations Lending’s continued investment in top-tier leadership and strategic growth throughout the Chicagoland region. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260615034077/en/ Nations Lending Corporation is excited to announce that mortgage industry veterans Phil LaGiglia, Andy Trakszelis, and the team at Oak Leaf Community Mortgage will be joining the Nations Lending family “The addition of Phil LaGiglia and Andy Trakszelis represents a major step forward for our growth strategy in the Aurora market and throughout the greater Chicagoland region,” said Tim Dowling, SVP Eastern Divisional Manager at Nations Lending. “What stands out about Phil and Andy is not only their production success, but the culture they create around them. One built on accountability, professionalism, and long-term relationships. They bring an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for mentoring others that aligns perfectly with the direction of Nations Lending. We’re excited for what’s ahead as they prepare to launch this next chapter with our
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Waukegan Rent Squeeze Shoves Seniors And Workers To The Brink
The message at a packed May 27 community workshop in Waukegan landed hard: rents are racing ahead of local paychecks, and seniors and low-wage workers are getting squeezed to the edge. Facilitator Emma Yarger, an education-and-outreach specialist, laid out the numbers as a blunt warning that many apartments on the market no longer line up with typical fixed or low wages. Over the course of the evening, residents and service providers at the Patricia A. Jones Center traded notes on immediate help and longer-term tools to preserve and create affordable homes.
WIFR
Realtors see a growing trend of pets driving home-buying decisions
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - When Josh and Kelli Luebke searched for a new home, they weren’t just thinking about themselves. The Rockford couple shares a home with a dog, three ferrets, two rabbits and a tarantula. They say finding a house that fits their pets’ needs played a major role when looking for a new home.
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Habitat for Humanity receives five Beloit lots for affordable homes
BELOIT, Wis. — Habitat for Humanity has received a donation of five residential lots in the town of Beloit from the Hendricks family, a gift organizers say will help expand affordable homeownership opportunities in Rock County.
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Rockford’s housing market remains hot with record-breaking sales from April
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Rockford’s housing market continued its strong performance in April, with new numbers indicating the market remains hot and in-demand. For the second time in two months, the city’s housing inventory reached an all-time record. Data from the Northwest Illinois Alliance of Realtors shows...
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Habitat for Humanity: Receives donation of five Beloit lots
BELOIT, Wis. — Habitat for Humanity Waukesha – Jefferson – Rock (Habitat) has received the donation of five residential lots in the Town of Beloit from the Hendricks family, accelerating the organization’s expansion into Rock County and creating new affordable homeownership opportunities for local families. The...