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This Underrated Illinois Town Is So Affordable You Can Comfortably Retire On Social Security Alone

Somewhere between Springfield and St. Louis, tucked along old Route 66, sits a town that quietly solves one of America’s biggest headaches: the cost of living. Litchfield, Illinois isn’t trying to impress anyone, and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it so impressive. Let’s talk about money for...

Litchfield, IL · 13d
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The Money Overview

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Homeowners 65 and older in Colorado, North Dakota, Illinois and Texas can claim senior property-tax breaks, and North Dakota’s credit covers incomes up to $70,000

Homeowners 65 and older in Colorado, North Dakota, Illinois and Texas can cut their property tax bills through senior programs that state agencies publish, and each program runs on its own application calendar. North Dakota’s credit reaches households with income up to $70,000, according to the state’s tax office. The four programs differ in what […] The post Homeowners 65 and older in Colorado, North Dakota, Illinois and Texas can claim senior property-tax breaks, and North Dakota’s credit covers incomes up to $70,000 appeared first on The Money Overview .

North Dakota · 1d

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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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Normal considers housing code changes to help housing crisis

The Normal Town Council met Monday night to discuss proposed housing code amendments aimed at allowing non-conforming multifamily units to remain and permitting new accessory dwelling units to address the local housing crisis.

Normal, IL · 1d

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More Than 3,200 Acres of Illinois Farmland Head to Auction in November

More than 3,200 acres of farmland are scheduled to be auctioned in Illinois during November 2026. Listings span 19 counties and range from 27 to 375 acres. Here’s a closer look at three notable sales. Grundy County. A 140-acre farm in Grundy County, northeast Illinois, was offered in a...

Illinois · 7h

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Commission considering purchase of shuttered nursing home near Paxton

PAXTON — Members of the Ford County Public Building Commission took a tour of a former nursing home on the outskirts of Paxton on Wednesday, Nov. 4, to see if the long-shuttered facility might be suitable for future county use. The 37,573-square-foot building, located on a 317,117-square-foot lot at...

Paxton, IL · 1d

The Center Square

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Illinois Quick Hits: State offers taxpayer-funded housing development training

(The Center Square) – The Illinois Housing Development Authority and Corporation for Supportive Housing announced on Thursday that development teams across Illinois may now apply for the 2027 Supportive Housing Institute, an accelerated training and technical assistance program designed to equip teams with the expertise to successfully develop and finance affordable housing with support services. IHDA has committed more than $122.5 million in financing to 16 of the 47 teams that completed the Supportive Housing Institute, with additional proposals still advancing. Interested developers can register for a webinar scheduled Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. Applications will be accepted until Jan. 29 for the institute program that begins in March. Illinois is 41st on list of best states for community college A recent report ranks Illinois 41st out of the 48 contiguous U.S. states for community college affordability, student success and state support. Lesson Maker Pro placed Florida first, followed by Connecticut and Nevada. The analysis gave the greatest weight to annual living costs relative to median earnings, followed by tuition and graduation rates. The highest-ranked Midwest state was Wisconsin at #10. Bloomington shooting update: 2 still hospitalized, no suspect in custody Two victims remain hospitalized in stable condition after a

Illinois · 5h

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Hotel files petition to convert to apartments

The owners of MainStay Suites on South Dirksen Parkway have filed a zoning petition with the city of Springfield for a permit to convert the extended-stay hotel into apartments. Hazur Hospitality is seeking to turn the 109 hotel units in the property at 3185 S. Dirksen Parkway into 109 apartments,...

Springfield, IL · 1d

The State Journal-Register

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Voters approve of landlord registry in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Voters in Sangamon County have weighed in landslide support of a nonbinding vote to create a register of rental landlords and a base requirement for all rent units in the city of Springfield. Results from the Sangamon County Clerk's office show 69.7% voted in favor of a registry of the overall 41,740 votes cast in a landslide victory for housing rights advocacy groups in Springfield. More: Tracking election results across Sangamon County The vote is a key win for The Faith Coalition for Common Good, who campaigned on the topic promoting a base level of safety for all rental housing in the city and holding negligent out-of-state landlords accountable. "During this time the Faith Coalition has really emphasized this is a nonpartisan issue," Executive Director of the Faith Coalition Tyshianna Bankhead said. "Housing is a right and so as we gather our community members, landlords, neighborhood associations that we really want to see something reflect Springfield coming out of this with something that really works for the betterment of our community." Speaking after the polls closed, Springfield Area Landlord Association (SALA) President Tony Nudo said it made sense that the vote had passed because of the vague

Springfield, IL · 2d

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District 186 prepares to raise property taxes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – People who own property in Springfield’s District 186 can expect to pay more in property taxes. The district’s business manager, Steve Miller, told the board Monday it’s necessary to keep up with inflation. “We are trying to stay in line...

Springfield, IL · 3d

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Building permits – Oct. 26 to Nov. 1

Core Springfield LLC received a commercial permit (new construction) for 2343 N. Dirksen Parkway. Contractor is Ayazz Construction and the project is valued at $1 million. Core Springfield LLC received a commercial demolition permit for 2343 N. Dirksen Parkway. Contractor is Azazz Construction and the project is valued at $60,000.

Springfield, IL · 3d

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Cotality: Illinois leads nation for home-price growth in September

National home-price growth rose 1.7% year over year in September but dipped 0.3% compared to August, with the annual increase being driven by strong results in the Northeastern and Great Lakes states that offset weakness in the West and South, Cotality said in its monthly Home Price Insights report. Compared...

Illinois · 2d

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Foreign land ownership growing in region; 675 entries recorded in past 2 years

A German investment firm's $8 million cash purchase of farmland highlights an ongoing foreign ownership trend.

Morgan County, IL · 4d

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Kaufman Realty: Exciting Upcoming Events In November

A new office with a grand opening ceremony and upcoming auctions are on November’s calendar for Kaufman Realty. Matt Corso and Jeremey Piatt are realtors and auctioneers for Kaufman Realty. Piatt mentioned on the WTIM morning show that in the coming weeks they will open their new office space in Taylorville.

Taylorville, IL · 3d

The Money Overview

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State Farm’s new homeowners rate reaches Illinois renewals on Dec. 1

State Farm homeowners customers in Illinois will see a higher rate when their policies renew starting Dec. 1, after the insurer filed an increase of roughly 8 percent that has applied to new policies since Oct. 1. The company told WGLT in Bloomington-Normal that the increases are needed to keep paying future claims. None of […] The post State Farm’s new homeowners rate reaches Illinois renewals on Dec. 1 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Illinois · 6d

Realty Today

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Open Real Estate Draws 826 Industry Letters as Major MLSs Back Shared Listing Data Push

Eight hundred twenty-six brokerage leaders have now signed letters of support for Open Real Estate, the national listing data initiative launched last week by four of the country's largest brokerages, according to an announcement Monday that marks the effort's first significant public milestone. The letters arrived in roughly the week...

Illinois · 3d

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Investors Are Quietly Buying Up These 9 Illinois Towns, And Locals Have Noticed

A real Dutch windmill, built in the Netherlands and shipped across the ocean in pieces, now stands beside the Mississippi River in a small Illinois town. That is the kind of oddball charm that gets people talking. It also gets people buying. Across the state, small river towns and old...

Illinois · 8d

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Midwest Homeowners Facing ‘Policy Non-Renewals’ as U.S. Roof Claims Top $31 Billion Nationally

Rainforcing Roofing and Exteriors PLLC logo, providing code-compliant roof restoration and insurance claim support in Central Illinois. Rainforcing Roofing & Exteriors crew performing a residential roof replacement in Central Illinois, backed by fully branded service vehicles and GAF-certified installation standards. Rainforcing Roofing & Exteriors crew executing a meticulous, code-compliant roof...

Illinois · 6d

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Illinois launches $150M+ housing initiative

Illinois · 6d

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The Christian County CEO Program Took A Trip To Chicago

On a recent rendition of the WTIM Morning Show, there were three members of the Christian County CEO Program on to talk about the recent Chicago trip. Those three interviewees were Isabelle Morrow, Adelaide Dunkirk, and Marlee Craggs. Marlee Craggs explained a recent trip to Chicago. The CEO Program took...

Chicago, IL · 8d