Finding perks in living close to work
Living with your parents after graduating from college has its pros and cons. But the biggest benefit for 26-year-old Randy Kwan was squirreling away money for the down payment of...
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Community spirit deep-rooted in Itasca
Traffic races by on Interstate Highway 290 and the Elgin-O'Hare Expressway, while airplanes from O'Hare International Airport soar overhead. Tucked away from the bustle is Itasca, a remarkably secluded and...
Renting vs. owning: Which path is right for you?
Ritter Elizabeth Hoy has rented an apartment in West Chester, Ohio, for the past three years. Renting works for her because she admits to having "no interest in fixing things;...
Don’t overlook these homebuying details
You did your due diligence, inspecting every inch of your future home. The home inspector found no major problems. You can sign on the dotted line now, right? Not so...
Study finds nearly half of Americans not drinking enough water
Mary Nisi, of Chicago, exercises regularly, between yoga, Pilates and tennis, but she worries about not drinking enough water. "I can get behind it if it's Evian and it's always...
Study finds nearly half of Americans not drinking enough water
Mary Nisi, of Chicago, exercises regularly, between yoga, Pilates and tennis, but she worries about not drinking enough water. "I can get behind it if it's Evian and it's always...
A growing hobby
The Community CARE Garden in Libertyville reaps 5,000 pounds of food a year for food pantries, but "that's just the byproduct," according to Roger Afman. "The main thing is the...
Couple take their cue from home’s square footage
Like many young couples, David Tibble and his wife, Michelle Weissgerber-Tibble, were reluctant to leave Chicago, where they launched their careers, for the suburbs. That is, until they checked home...
The hottest trends in wood flooring
Kristy Kitzmiller had three requirements of the flooring for her new beachfront home in New Buffalo, Mich. It must be beautiful, environmentally friendly and able to withstand sandy feet from...
More young adults shedding debt
Shalom Klein and his wife, Elisheva, of Skokie, both 23, are avoiding debt by sharing a used car that they have paid for, renting until they can afford to buy...