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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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This Underrated Wisconsin City Is Where Gen Z Can Actually Afford Their First Dream Home

Nobody talks about Racine, Wisconsin the way they should, and honestly, that’s been working out just fine for the people who already live there. Racine is sitting on the western shore of Lake Michigan, doing its thing, while the rest of the country argues about housing prices and wonders why homeownership feels like a fantasy.

Racine, WI · 2d
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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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Wisconsin’s first Buc-ee’s now has a 500-day timeline

Wisconsin’s first Buc-ee’s now has a detailed construction clock. Our previous Wisconsin Buc-ee’s update covered the start of site work and the city’s early-2028 expectation; the project’s construction manager has…

Oak Creek, WI · 2d

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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 · 11h

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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

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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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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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Kenosha Amazon Workers Say Firm Blocked Election Day Voting Leave

Outside an Amazon fulfillment facility in Kenosha on Monday, state lawmakers and union leaders accused the company of trying to limit warehouse workers to just 30 minutes off to vote on Election Day, far short of the three hours Wisconsin law guarantees. The news conference came a day before polls open Tuesday, November 3, and followed months of back-and-forth between an Amazon employee, state Rep. Angelina Cruz and the Wisconsin Elections Commission over what the company was telling its Kenosha workforce.

Kenosha, WI · 3d

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Zimmermann Opens Multi-Level Wilmette Boutique at Plaza Del Lago

Zimmermann has opened a new multi-level boutique at Plaza Del Lago, the open-air shopping destination known for its Spanish-style architecture, with the Australian fashion label debuting its Cruise 2027 collection inside a space filled with vintage and contemporary furnishings. The store sits at 1515 Sheridan Road, a location that places it squarely within the historic courtyard center that has long drawn shoppers to the area.

Wilmette, IL · 3d

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Arlington Heights Apartment Building Sells for $25M After Pandemic Construction Delay

A 76-unit apartment building near downtown Arlington Heights has changed hands for $25 million, with multifamily investor William Covaci acquiring the five-story property through an operated entity. The building, known as FourNorth Apartments, sits at 4 North Hickory Road and was sold by its original developer, Benchmark Developers. The deal...

Arlington Heights, IL · 2d

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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 · 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 · 2d

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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 · 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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Moen And Master Lock Maker Names Morgan Fox Chief Legal Officer

Fortune Brands Innovations, the Deerfield, Illinois company behind Moen, Master Lock and Therma-Tru, announced that Morgan Fox will join as executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary on December 2. She comes from Duravant, where she was executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, and before that she was chief legal officer at The AZEK Company.

Deerfield, IL · 1d

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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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Racine County approves 2027 budget as supervisors clash over taxes, debt and spending

Racine County supervisors approved a 2027 budget Monday that County Executive Ralph Malicki says will raise the property-tax levy by 3.8%, after debating whether sales-tax revenue provides enough relief to property owners and how much debt the county can afford. The County Board adopted the budget 15–4 after residents urged...

Racine County, WI · 21h

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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 · 17h