Next Cook County Property Tax Bill Coming Later
Chicago real estate owners will get an extra month this year to pay their property taxes. Treasurer Maria Pappas estimated that Cook County property tax bills won’t be mailed until approximately November 22. Last year, the bills were sent October 28. That could help politicians at the polls November 2, since voters probably won’t know [Read More]
What Will You Do Today to be a Good Neighbor?
When you buy a piece Chicago real estate, there’s one thing you get with your purchase that isn’t described in the listing: The home’s neighbors. Today, September 28, is National Good Neighbor Day. So, on this day I ask you: How good are your neighbors? and How good of a neighbor are you? The holiday [Read More]
Happy Place Opening at Chicago’s Block 37
Disney has a new Chicago home. The newest Disney Store in downtown Chicago is opening on September 28 at the Block 37 Shops in the heart of the Loop. The first 250 guests in the door at 10 a.m. will get a free pair of Mickey Mouse ears! The new store, which houses 4,464 square [Read More]
Two Chicagoans Among Finalists to Live at Museum
Remember when we told you about the contest that will allow one person to make the Museum of Science and Industry his or her Chicago home for 30 days? Now, after more than 1,500 people from all over the world applied to spend a Month at the Museum, MSI officials have narrowed it down to [Read More]
Support BUILD-PAC: Housing Advocacy
Have you voiced your opinion on housing? The voice of America’s housing industry is BUILD-PAC. If you work in the housing industry, you should be a member. Personally, I support BUILD-PAC at the Gold Key level and I’d like to personally encourage you to participate too. BUILD-PAC is the Political Action Committee of the National Association [Read More]
Suddenly It’s Fall in Chicago, But Don’t Put That Mower Away Yet
Want a nice lawn in the spring? Take care of it in the fall. According to the Lawn Institute, a Chicago-based not-for-profit group, fall is the time to help your grass develop the stamina it will need to survive winter and grow well in spring. Fall is the season when turfgrass growth begins to slow [Read More]
