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On the market: This Macomb home has original woodwork, period fixtures
Address: 528 S. Randolph St., Macomb Property description: This four-bedroom, two-bathroom Victorian home built in 1920 is on a corner lot in a historic neighborhood near downtown Macomb. It has 2,670 square feet of living space, original woodwork, hardwood flooring, double interior doors, overhead transoms and period fixtures as well as a walk-in pantry. There is also an addition that includes an Italian farmhouse kitchen with honed marble countertops, soft close cabinetry, a gas stove with a brass pot filler and state of the art appliances including a glass refrigerator. Also included in the addition is a great room with hardwood flooring, stained glass windows and a gas fireplace. The main floor also includes a bedroom, a study, laundry and a marble bathroom with a slipper tub. Upstairs are three bedrooms with the original plank flooring exposed, a full bathroom and a bonus room that used to be a second kitchen. There is a screened-in porch is at the rear of the home and a detached, one-car garage. Asking price : $119,900 Listing agent: Christine Farr, Key Realtors, 309-333-7274 About this series Each week, we feature a unique property for sale in the area. Have a property you'd like to
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On the market: Galesburg home has two fireplaces and a screened porch
Address: 237 Park Lane Drive, Galesburg Property description: This five-bedroom, five-bathroom (three full and two half) Colonial style home built in 1924 is on a tree-lined private street. It has 4,050 square feet of living space and a formal entry foyer. The living room includes built-ins and a gas fireplace. There is a formal dining room, an attached screened-in porch and a private library/office. The main floor also includes a family room with a vaulted ceiling, a second gas fireplace, built-in cabinetry, seating and a wet bar. The kitchen has wood-beamed ceilings. The second floor has two-three bedrooms (one non-conforming), a full bathroom, and a primary suite with a custom bathroom complete with jetted tub, separate shower and walk-in dressing room. The third floor has two additional bedrooms, a cedar-lined closet and another full bathroom. Outside is a built-in grill and island, a covered patio area, a four-car garage, a shed and an additional tree-filled lot. Updates include fresh exterior paint, upstairs air conditioning and a tankless water heater. The brick home with vinyl siding has attic storage. An annual association fee includes grounds maintenance, road maintenance, play area, tennis courts and snow removal. Asking price: $319,900 Listing agent: Cassie
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Pekin looks to acquire property for $3 million Broadway Street project
A road and sidewalk rehabilitation project on Broadway Street in Pekin funded by a $3 million state grant is expected to begin next year. Before that happens, the city needs to purchase about 40 pieces of property and easements, or obtain temporary easements, so required infrastructure work can be done.
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Illini Bluffs, Tri-Valley ready for state volleyball experience
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — One is a first timer at state, the other a two-timer. Both are small central Illinois schools ready to make a big impression at the state volleyball tournament Friday. Illini Bluffs plays at state for the only the second time in school history. The school with fewer than 250 students will […]
The Register-Mail
Victorian traditions return for Dickens on the Square
Macomb will bring Victorian-style holiday traditions downtown Dec. 4-5 with Dickens on the Square. The celebration will include horse-drawn trolley rides, live reindeer, visits with Santa, living window displays, singing carolers and the Children’s Shopping Mall, according to a community announcement. Santa is scheduled to arrive in Macomb aboard the Santa Zephyr Express at 6:17 p.m. Dec. 4 to begin the holiday festivities. “Dickens on the Square continues to be a festive way to start the holiday season in our community,” Marketing and Downtown Development Director Savannah Ballard said. “We welcome all to visit Macomb’s Historic Downtown and experience the joy of the season.” This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Galesburg Register-Mail: Victorian traditions return for Dickens on the Square
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Maddy Stephens Sparks A 5-0 Run, But Illini Bluffs' State Semifinal Is Still A BATTLE
Detroit Tigers logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Illini Bluffs is going for it all, locked in a brutal Illinois High School Association Class 1A volleyball state semifinal clash against Athens right now at CEFCU Arena. […]