Machesney Park
Machesney Park, IL · Real Estate
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
rockrivercurrent.com
Rockford ranks as nation’s hottest real estate market for second time
ROCKFORD — The city has landed back atop the list of the hottest housing markets in the country for the first time since December 2024. Rockford claimed the No. 1 spot on Realtor.com’s August list of the hottest housing markets. It beat out Kenosha, Wisconsin, which is about 90 miles away. Peoria also made the Top 10, as did Racine and Wausau in Wisconsin.
hoodline.com
Wheaton's 49-Inch-Wide Popcorn Shop Is Marking Its 105th Year in Business
At 111 W. Front St. in downtown Wheaton, a candy and popcorn shop just 49 inches wide and 60 feet deep has been serving customers out of a converted alleyway since 1921, and it's now marking its 105th year in business. The Little Popcorn Store still cooks its popcorn on-site with a hand-cranked corn popper, and its cash drawer is a repurposed muffin pan the family calls the ernie bank.
romeoville.org
Property Tax Rebate Program - Apply Sept. 1 - Dec. 1
The Property Tax Rebate Program returns for the third year in a row. This program allows owner occupants of residential properties within the municipal boundaries of the Village of Romeoville to apply for a rebate. Qualifying applicants will receive a $100 rebate toward the Village portion of their property tax bill, an increase of $20 from last year. The application period will run from Sept. 1 through Dec. 1, 2026.
illinoislawyernow.com
The Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes Homeowners Make
Owning a home changes your life in important ways. Along with that should come changes to your estate plan. For many families, the house is one of their largest assets; its emotional worth is often also very great. Unfortunately, buying a home does not automatically mean it will pass smoothly...
WIFR
Beloit Auction & Realty celebrates grand opening of new facility
Investopedia
Fox River Suburb Is Becoming a Leading Choice for Budget-Conscious Retirees in 2026
Elgin offers retirees affordable housing, with average home values below the national average. Illinois provides tax benefits for retirees, including no state income tax on Social Security benefits. Retirees in Elgin enjoy access to health care, cultural activities, and outdoor amenities. Located about 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, Elgin...
everafterinthewoods.com
This Quiet Illinois Town With Rent Under $700 Lets Life Move At A Beautifully Slow Pace
Somewhere out in Illinois, there are little towns where the loudest sound might be birds settling into the trees at dusk. These are the kinds of places you stumble onto almost by accident, then find yourself daydreaming about long after you leave. What makes them special is not flash or...
wpgxfox28.com
StraightLine Moving Provides Professional Moving Solutions for Rockford Homes and Businesses
"Make your next move simple with professional moving and storage solutions from StraightLine Moving & Storage. Our experienced team provides dependable relocation services for homes and businesses, with a focus on careful handling, efficient service, and customer satisfaction from start to finish." Rockford, IL - August 27, 2026 - StraightLine...