Monthly Archives: April 2012

Two Murphysboro properties recommended for listing in National Register of …

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The Liberty Theater and the Band Shell in Murphysboro are among several properties recommended for listing in the National Register of Historic Places during the quarterly meeting of the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council March 30 in Springfield.  The 1913 Art Deco style Liberty Theater and the 1939 Riverside Park Band Shell are well-known Murphysboro structures.  The Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council’s recommendation has been forwarded to the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, Read more [...]

Chicago Easter Events 2012: Kids, Dogs and Grown-ups.

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Chicago, Thursday, April 5, 2012.  If you're looking for something to do with Fido, the kids, or just some quiet time for yourself--check out a few of the traditional and offbeat events listed below: 1. Lincoln Park. Lincoln Park is always a good choice. You can spend the day or just a couple of hours at the many Lincoln Park attractions from the free admission world-class Lincoln Park Zoo to the Farm in the Zoo.  Tulips, azaleas and more usher in the season at the Lincoln Read more [...]

Home Prices Are Up. Haven’t You Heard?

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Jed Kolko, Trulia Chief Economist Trulia‘s Chief Economist introduces the Trulia Price Monitor and the Trulia Rent Monitor — the earliest indicators of how asking home prices and rents are trending in today’s market. I rely on the major sales-price indexes – Case-Shiller, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and CoreLogic – as much as the next guy (or the next housing economist, anyway). They’re essential for understanding where home prices have been Read more [...]

Talent’s 1899 Community Center makes national list

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Print this Article Email this Article TALENT — The city's 1899 Community Center at 206 E. Main St., site of numerous civic meetings and events, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Building proponents hope the recognition will attract grants to preserve and restore the building and inspire others in Talent to seek listing for their structures. A Read more [...]

NYSE EURONEXT : and CF&B Communication launch 7th Smallcap Event – 4

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04/05/2012 | 06:28amNYSE Euronext and CFB Communication launch 7th Smallcap Event 12 13 April 2012 - Hôtel Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel Paris, 5 April 2012-NYSE Euronext (NYX) and CFB Communication today announced that the 7th annual Smallcap Event will take place on April 12 and 13 at the Hôtel Pullman Tour Eiffel in Paris. This high-profile forum will bring together businesses and investors - some 80 companies with up to €500 million market Read more [...]

Whatcom homes sales up, but prices continue to decline

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The boost in home sales came outside of Bellingham. While sales jumped in Lynden (up 51.7 percent in the first quarter compared to a year earlier) and Ferndale (up 43.5 percent), Bellingham's sales were down 11.3 percent. Johnson said lower prices for recently built homes are attracting buyers to look outside of Bellingham. Johnson said the overall jump in sales indicates that the housing market is finally starting to get back on track. Demand needs to increase, however, before Read more [...]

Listed for $24M, Huguette Clark Fifth Ave. apartment snapped up

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In less than 30 days, a buyer snapped up the first of three apartments belonging to the estate of Huguette Clark, the copper heiress who died last year at 104 years old. Clark hadn’t lived in the massive Fifth Ave. apartment for decades, but kept her lavish doll collection in the home. It was listed for $24 million, but it is unclear what price the apartment went into contract Read more [...]

Davenport abandoned homes black listed for demolition

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By: Christine Souders, csouders@cbs4qc.com The City of Davenport wants to clean up some area neighborhoods, and that means tearing down abandoned homes. More than 50 houses in Davenport are scheduled to be demolished this year. Some were damaged by flood, while others were left to rot by their owners. Davenport Alderman Bill Boom said the houses that are boarded up, some with broken windows, are simply unattractive, which is bad news for prospective buyers. However, those who live nearby are worried Read more [...]

Coming Events

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TODAY 10-11 a.m. — Overeater’s Anonymous meeting, each Thursday (call 271-1060 for more info.): Leland Township Library, E. Cedar Street, Leland. 11 a.m. — Stories and More for preschoolers (call 326-5361 for more info.): Glen Lake Community Library, Front Street, Empire. — Wigglers Story Time of preschool children: Leelanau Township Library, Nagonaba Street, Northport. Noon — Suttons Bay-Leelanau County Rotary meeting and luncheon: The Village Inn, Suttons Bay. TONIGHT 7 p.m. — Read more [...]