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Old Navy Chicago T-Shirt Takes A Few Liberties With Neighborhoods
By John Dodge CHICAGO (CBS) — Only in Chicago could a t-shirt depicting city neighborhoods spark a debate. Chicago residents are very particular about where they live, and neighborhood boundaries have...
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Black Bear Spotted Again In Far West Suburbs
GENOA, Ill. (CBS) – The far west suburban town of Genoa was abuzz Wednesday morning, with reports of a black bear sighting. WBBM Newsradio’s John Cody reports a DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputy spotted...
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Median Rents For Chicago Apartments By Neighborhoods
By John Dodge CHICAGO (CBS) — In another mark of the evolution of the South Loop and West Side, the neighborhoods currently have a higher median rent than Lincoln Park and are approaching the high-end...
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What To Consider When Installing A Garage Door
As your house ages, so does your garage. If your garage door is approaching 20 years old, it may be time for a replacement. Even if your garage door is only a few years old, if it is not functioning...
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Snake Influx Has Naperville Residents’ Skin Crawling
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (CBS) – A snake invasion is making people’s skin crawl in the western suburbs. Viewer after viewer contacted CBS 2 with photos of snakes along the river walk and invading yards in...
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2 Investigators: How To Spot Home Repair Scams
(CBS) — Your home is damaged by a bad storm. After the storm contractors may show up at your door soliciting you to sign up with them to fix the damage. But watch out for some of the tricks of the...
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Is Cohousing Right For Your Family?
The concept of cohousing invariably conjures up images of hippie communes from a bygone era. While some of the core values between the two have some similarities, today’s cohousing environments are...
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Tips For Keeping The House Cool
You may not be able to control the weather, but you can moderate its impact upon your home. Summer’s frying, vice-like heat can envelope a building’s exterior, raising the interior temperature to...
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Adding Sprinkler Systems: What You Need To Know
Installing the right sprinkler system can save time and money, as well as conserve energy and water output. It can also increase the rich lushness and robust health of your lawn. Ready to get started?...
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Pros And Cons Of Countertop Options
The look of your kitchen depends in large part upon the type of countertop you install. Aesthetics should not be your only consideration, however. Here’s the low down on some of today’s most popular...
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How To DIY Safely
From simple home repairs to high-scale improvements, DIY projects can provide an enjoyable experience and rewarding results. Not all do-it-yourself adventures end well, however. When considering a...
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How To Maintain A Gas Grill
If you’ve invested in a gas grill, you’re probably looking forward to a few summers of succulent barbecues. If you want to prolong the life of your grill, and investment, the proper care is...
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Massive Sinkhole Swallows Six Trees In Indiana Family’s Yard
CHICAGO (CBS) – A northwest Indiana couple finally convinced authorities to listen to their complaints about a sinkhole in their back yard, after it opened up over the weekend into a massive crater...
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Block 37 To Add 34-Story Apartment Tower
CHICAGO (CBS) – More than two years after a new owner took over the Block 37 mall in the Loop, the shopping center is much closer to filling its available space, and construction soon will begin on a...
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2 Investigators: How Burglars Operate To Steal From Your Home
(CBS) — The busy season for home burglaries is now. While people ship presents and travel for the holidays, burglaries spike. The best protection: a safe bolted to a floor in your home. In his Original...
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Newer Homes Burn Faster, Safety Experts Warn
http://media.chicago.cbslocal.com/CBSCHI_20150212234004543AA.mp4 (CBS) – When it comes to the modern comforts of home, newer isn’t especially better. CBS 2’s Chris Martinez reports there’s a reason...
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Burbank Residents Upset By Plans To Acquire Their Homes To Expand Reservoir
http://media.chicago.cbslocal.com/CBSCHI_20150513231236203AA.mp4 BURBANK, Ill. (CBS) — Imagine getting a letter from the mayor saying your home may be acquired: sold right out from under you. Those...
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Family Buys Roseland Home But Can’t Get Squatter Out
http://media.chicago.cbslocal.com/CBSCHI_20150515231648260AA.mp4 (CBS) – A Chicago family purchased a home months ago, only to find a squatter living in it. The new owners say they are paying bills in...
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River North Residents Not Turned On By Proposed Bondage Club
CHICAGO (CBS) — Cracking the whip on a kink club trying to move in next door. Some residents are ‘just not into that kind of thing.” Bondage, discipline, submission, all part of a proposed private...
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Proposed Regulations Spur Debate On Airbnb In Chicago
(CBS) — The city of Chicago wants to crack down on nearly 5,000 Airbnb hosts in Chicago. Those are residents opening up their homes to strangers visiting the city. But while the mayor proposes new...
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No Baloney: Oscar Mayer’s Restored Mansion Is For Sale
(CBS) — If these walls could talk, they night tell you not to use ketchup on a hotdog. Once fallen into disrepair, Evanston’s Oscar Mayer mansion has been meticulously restored and is up for sale. CBS...
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Oprah Selling Last Chicago Area Property In Elmwood Park
CHICAGO (CBS) — The last trace of talk show queen Oprah Winfrey’s roots in the Chicago area is up for sale. She has put a home she owns in West Suburban Elmwood Park on the market. It is a home most...
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GOP Criticizes Dem Pritzker For Property Tax Reduction
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Illinois Republican Party is criticizing Democratic candidate for governor, J.B. Pritzker, for claiming a property tax break they say he does not deserve. Former state Republican...
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2 Investigators: Inspectors Missed Major Condo Defects, Suit Says
(CBS) — A couple buying their first new home together relied on a private home inspector, city building inspectors and a warranty that came with their new $600,000 condo. But as CBS 2 Investigator Pam...
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Aldermen Expected To Approve Plan For More North Branch Residences
CHICAGO (CBS) — The City Council was expected to sign off Wednesday on a plan to rezone a stretch of land along the North Branch of the Chicago River, to allow for new residential development, despite...
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Chicago Designer Turns Shipping Containers Into Luxury Homes
CHICAGO (CBS) — There are 300 million unused shipping containers just sitting in landfills. Terri Crittenden and her team with Fredman Design Group realized the potential. “We were wondering what kind...
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Plan To Convert Historic Batavia Factory Into Apartments Could Stall On Final...
CHICAGO (CBS) — A legal maneuver might throw a wrench into plans to convert the old Campana factory in Batavia into new apartments. The Batavia City Council was scheduled to vote Monday night on the...
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Avondale Homes Plagued By Toxic-Smelling Fumes
(CBS) — It’s a smelly mystery on Chicago’s northwest side. A strange odor is wafting through homes. CBS 2’s Jim Williams reports state and city officials have no answers for worried residents. It’s...
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A Breakdown Of The Republican Tax Bill
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Senate has passed a nearly $1.5 trillion Republican tax bill that’s historic in scope and an urgent political priority for President Donald Trump and the GOP. The vote was 51-49,...
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5 Home Repairs Everyone Should Be Able To Do
Unless you have a live-in contractor, every homeowner needs to be able to do a few home repairs on their own. You don’t have to be a DIY whiz, you simply need some good old fashioned know-how and these...
View Article2 Investigators: Complaints Growing Over Undelivered Mail
(CBS) — Regular mail delivery is taken for granted by most people, but now there’s been a growing chorus of complaints from residential neighborhoods across the city to businesses in the Loop. The CBS...
View ArticleRoom To Grow: Tips For Creating Great Kids’ Rooms
As kids grow, their tastes change, and often, a revamp of their room is required. Reinventing the nursery into a big kid’s and then a teenager’s room does not necessarily require a complete overhaul or...
View ArticleFrom Home To Car: The Ultimate Guide To Planning Your Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day is almost upon us. The holiday marks the beginning of the summer season, and as such, it’s also the beginning of summer vacation for many. Paired with the multitudes of travelers looking...
View Article8-Year-Old Boy Jumps To Safety To Escape Deadly Blaze; ‘I Think He’s A Hero’
CHICAGO (CBS) — When his apartment filled with smoke, 8-year-old Monty Spencer quickly went to the window to shout for help. Moments later, he jumped four stories to safety, escaping a blaze that...
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2 Investigators: Video Shows DoorDash Driver Swipe Amazon Package
CHICAGO (CBS) — The CBS 2 Investigators have video of a food delivery driver dropping off a meal, then walking off with a package. The victim said no one would help, until CBS 2’s Dave Savini got...
View ArticleMan Stops Home Invasion, Which Was Caught On Tape
CHICAGO (CBS) — Three home invaders are caught on tape and Chicago police are hoping the public can provide clues that lead to an arrest. In the video, they had a crowbar ready. However, as CBS 2’s...
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10 Tips For Growing Great Houseplants
Master Gardener Jon VanZile’s articles on gardening have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest Publications, the Sun-Sentinel (Ft. Lauderdale), Orlando Sentinel,...
View ArticleTips And Tricks For Your Home Stand Out To Prospective Buyers
CHICAGO (CBS) — Fall can be a competitive season to buy or sell a home, with tight inventory and motivated buyers. Joining CBS 2 Suzanne Le Mignot in the studio is @properties real estate broker Phil...
View ArticleThe Five Tools No Home Should Be Without
Even if changing a lightbulb is your idea of a challenging DIY project, there are certain tools your home should never be without. High-quality tools are a well-stocked home’s most important accessory....
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How To Create An Educational Playspace
Finding the balance between letting kids just be kids and making sure they are learning everything they need to is a never-ending quest for most parents. It is possible, however, to design a playspace...
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