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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 · 3d
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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 · 5d
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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 · 6d
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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 · 2d
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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 · 1d

hoodline.com

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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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

hoodline.com

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Mount Prospect Narrows Field to Four Builders for Vacant Chase Bank Tower

Mount Prospect is interviewing four development groups that submitted plans to redevelop the vacant former Chase Bank building at 111 E. Busse Ave., with one team already in front of the Village Board and three more scheduled in the week ahead. The village, which has owned the empty six-story office building since buying it for $5 million in May 2025, says it still has not picked a developer or approved any redevelopment proposal for the downtown site.

Mt Prospect, IL · 5h

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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 · 4d

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Lakewood’s RedTail Golf Club Financials Finally Up-to-date, But Confusing

The October 13th Lakewood Village Board packet includes information on RedTail’s finances from the beginning of the fiscal year (May) through September. Compared with the prior fiscal year, the number of rounds played was up 24%. But revenue was down 8.2% and net Income was down 31% to $82,140.

Village Of Lakewood, IL · 2d

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Walgreens to have nearly 8,000 stores open on Thanksgiving Day

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens will keep all of its nearly 8,000 stores open during regular business hours on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, providing shoppers with access to last-minute holiday essentials and healthcare needs. More than 4,000 Walgreens pharmacies also will be open, offering customers and patients convenient access to...

Deerfield, IL · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Meridian Design Build wraps construction truck maintenance and storage facility in Bartlett

Meridian Design Build recently wrapped construction on a 50,463-square-foot truck maintenance and tire storage facility for Pava Logistics on a 4.2-acre site within Abbott Land & Investment’s Blue Heron Business Park in Bartlett, Illinois. The building is the 3rd Build-to-Suit project that Meridian has constructed within the park. The...

Bartlett, IL · 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 · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Old-School Illinois Butcher Shop Still Cuts From Hanging Cattle And Makes Over 80 Sausages

A carved wooden pig head hands out your number at the door. That’s how your visit starts at one of the most beloved butcher counters in Illinois. The kitchen behind the counter turns out more than 80 kinds of sausages and brats. A smokehouse adds more than 10 kinds of homemade bacon to the lineup.

Chicago, IL · 18h

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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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Here are the latest results for the Cook County ‘Millionaire Tax' referendum

Voters in Cook County are being asked if the state of Illinois should consider an additional tax on millionaires, and early results are emphatic. The text of the amendment asked voters if the state should enact a 3% tax on income over $1 million in an effort to halt increases on property taxes, or even to potentially roll some increases back.

Cook County, IL · 4d