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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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This Family-Run Illinois Seafood Counter Has Guarded Its Secret Red Batter Since 1951

A secret red batter coats the fried scallops at one Illinois seafood counter, and the family still won’t share the recipe. That alone made me curious. The same family has run this place since 1951. Their roots in the fish business go back even further, to Great Lakes commercial fishing in the 1930s.

Des Plaines, IL · 5d
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Vernon Hills Kirkland's to Shut Down Dec. 27 as Merger Reshapes Chain

3555 S Houston Levee Rd — Remaining Kirkland’s Store In Memphis Area. The Kirkland's Home in Vernon Hills is scheduled to close Dec. 27, according to store staff quoted by the Chicago Tribune. Staff say the store will remain open until then. The Chicago Tribune reported that employees...

Memphis, TN · 3h
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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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Over 6,000 manufacturing layoffs announced in October

Manufacturing companies in the U.S. sent notices to state governments about job cuts and closures all throughout October, with some of the largest job cuts in sectors such as automotive, medical devices and food. Many of the WARN Act listings are set to begin in November, while other job cuts...

Northfield, IL · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Another suburban Chicago funeral home sold

It was only ten days ago that Funeral Director Daily brought you this article about Park Lawn Corporation adding to its Illinois cluster by purchasing two funeral homes northwest of Chicago. We now have learned that another funeral home located in the greater Chicago suburban area has changed hands. This...

Cary, IL · 2d

takingthekids.com

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These 10 Warehouse-Style Secondhand Stores In Illinois Are Worth Every Mile Of The Drive

One antique mall in Illinois fills an old school building with three floors of collectibles and serves coffee on-site. Another sits in a historic train station. A third shares space with a diner that scoops ice cream and sells fudge. I love that secondhand shopping here comes with this much...

Chicago, IL · 19h

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Boutique Arlington Heights Apartments Sell for $25M

JLL has arranged the $25 million sale of FourNorth Apartments, a 76-unit boutique apartment community in Arlington Heights, Illinois. JLL worked exclusively on behalf of the seller, Benchmark Developers, in the sale of the property to a private investor. JLL’s Capital Markets Investment Sales and Advisory team representing the seller was led by Bill Baumann, David Gaines and Sam Grohe.

Arlington Heights, IL · 2d

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Essex Realty Group negotiates sale of Libertyville multifamily property

Essex Realty Group, LLC closed the sale of 314 E. Park Avenue, a nine-unit multifamily property in Libertyville, Illinois. Director Anthony Citriglia represented the seller in the transaction. The property features nine one-bedroom apartments, seven off-street surface parking spaces, and a two-car garage. Ownership maintained the major systems on a...

Libertyville, IL · 23h

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Goebbert's Farm South Barrington

Each year, thousands of people visit Goebbert’s Farm in South Barrington, Illinois. The farm started as a small vegetable stand in the 70’s, but has grown to a fall destination for kids and adults alike. Goebbert’s has activities such as a petting zoo, corn maze, pig racing, and...

South Barrington, IL · 2d

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4 Illinois Christmas Tree Farms Where Families Cut Their Own And Warm Up With Cocoa

Some of the best holiday memories in Illinois start on a quiet country road you almost drove past. You pull into a gravel lot, hand someone a saw, and suddenly you are wandering rows of fragrant firs with cold cheeks and a full heart. The real reward comes after, when...

Harvard, IL · 3d

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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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Gold + Oak acquires children’s boutique in Brookfield

Gold + Oak, the lifestyle, retail merchandising and design division of Mount Prospect, Illinois-based Nicholas Family of Companies (NFOC), acquired Goo Goo Gaa Gaa, an independent children’s boutique in Brookfield, Wisconsin, a western suburb of Milwaukee. Located in Sendik’s Towne Centre at 18905 W. Capitol Drive, Goo Goo Gaa...

Brookfield, WI · 1d

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Property Tax Appeals Event on November 16

Join the Township of Schaumburg and the Cook County Assessor’s Office for a free property tax appeals event for Schaumburg Township residents. At the event, residents will receive an overview on how to file an appeal and one-on-one assistance. Any questions can be directed to the Township of Schaumburg Assessor’s Office at 847-285-4570. Additional information can be found on the Assessor’s Office page.

Schaumburg, IL · 1d

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Suburban voters say yes to bonds, no to new tax

Suburban voters say yes to bonds, no to new tax

Lake Zurich, IL · 2d

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2025 revenue shortfall pushing Oak Park’s 2027 tax levy higher

Oak Park’s village board discussed the proposed 2027 operating budget and estimated 7.94% direct property tax levy hike and voted to approve the estimations for a Truth in Taxation hearing. The action took place at a Nov. 4 village board meeting. The board’s approval for the estimates is not...

Oak Park, IL · 1d

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This Old-Fashioned Illinois Candy Shop Still Makes Its Own Fudge And Caramel Apples In A Nostalgic Little Shop

Caramel apples come with a choice of fruit at one little Illinois candy counter: tart Granny Smith or sweet Honeycrisp. That decision alone could stall a family for ten minutes. Then you spot the bear claws, the cheese popcorn, and the chocolate-dipped apricots. The fudge is made in house, the...

Chicago, IL · 3d

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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 · 10h

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This Illinois Farmers Market Moves Indoors For Winter, So Your Sunday Produce Run Never Stops

Snow on the boulevard doesn’t cancel this Sunday market. When winter hits, the whole thing simply heads indoors and keeps going. I love that idea. Your weekly bread, eggs, and cheese haul doesn’t have to pause just because Illinois decided to freeze solid for a few months. In...

Chicago, IL · 1d