Lincoln Square - Is It Just Minor Plaster and Drywall Repair? - 02/26/09 05:02 PM
Lincoln Square:  I was there when the fire took most of the insides of that two unit out.  I was there when they took the lady, who had burns over her body from the fire.  The Building was on the market back in 2006 and late 2007 for $540,000. 
The comments were:  "Great investment opportunity on a end lot in Lincoln Square, 30 x 125 lot, zoned Rs, Can be converted into a single family home.  ...... First floor is getting a new kitchen & bath, refinished wood floors.  ...."  
The fire happened.  There is serious damage to the property as … (1 comments)

Wordless Wednesday – I wonder what they would think. - 02/25/09 03:31 PM
This photo has stirred my heart up just a tad.  Before you say anything, you better know that one of these men could have been killed for being a traitor against the colonies for his belief by being involved in the freedoms, liberties, our rights to live and be represented. 
What a slap in the face to these men because of our greed to pursue the right of happiness with a credit card, home ownership, lavish offices because they make us feel better and makes us appear to be successful.  There was nothing lavish about these men's lives and we all … (1 comments)

Stimulus Bill Passes, but the $15,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit is Wiped Out - 02/11/09 08:02 PM
Well, corporate America will be getting their money but America's middle man, the one who has been identified as the core of America - just lost a tax break when buying a home. 
Read on from a post from Mirela Monta .....
Via Mirela Monte, Your Myrtle Beach Connection:
  Minutes ago an agreement was announced on a $790 Billion stimulus plan.  Unfortunately, the $15,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit was effectively wiped out in order to accommodate the new, lower overall limit of the bill.    Large corporations will get the money, but the average Joe will not get a tax break when … (1 comments)

Abraham Lincoln Will Not Be Attending his Birthday Bash, but you can still come! - 02/05/09 02:23 PM
Today the people in the Lincoln Square Neighborhood in Chicago will be celebrating Abraham Lincoln's Birthday tonight in "the Square" here in Chicago.  Granted the celebration of Lincoln's birthday is early as his birthday actually falls on February the 12th, but you know how things go ...... people get busy, schedules fill up and either way Abe, himself, will not be able to attend due to prior ongoing commitment. 
Granted it is cold here in Chicago but this is the former President's Brithday Bash that we are celebrating and it's a great way to connect with our neighbors and friends as … (2 comments)

Another Possible Foreclosure - only this one is tall! - 02/04/09 04:30 PM

 
It has been reported that this 46 story skyscraper building owned by a New York based firm - Broadway Partners Fund Managers, LLC. has to come up with $48,000,000 on this building or RISK FORECLOSURE!
Originally named the Heller International Building, this building is the tallest skyscraper west of the Chicago River. 
It's address:  500 West Monroe.
This building was purchased for an amount close to $337,000,000 in 2007.
Now, I'm wondering how does www.Zillow.com would put a price tag on this one?
There is no comparison of a skyscraper to a small home in Chicago, when it comes to pricing/valuation.  … (4 comments)

Baseball is creating 300 new jobs in Zion, Illinois - 02/03/09 02:41 PM

 
Well, if you haven't heard it yet, Kevin Costner, who is an investor for a minor league baseball team is bringing them to Zion, Illinois! 
Zion, Illinois will now be the home of a new minor league baseball team! 
The logic:  good location, not overpriced and it would create 300 new jobs in Zion, Illinois.
Our hats off to Hollywood for a stimulas package that will help a community and some families!

Photos courtesy of Field of Dreams DVD.
 
 
 
 
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Chicago February Specials - 02/02/09 04:58 PM

 
First and foremost, LINCOLN SQUARE is celebrating President Abraham Lincoln's 200th Birthday this Thursday, February 5, 2009 right in the heart of Lincoln Square. 
So Happy Birthday and have fun at Lincoln Square with all their activities.
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TOBOGGANS ARE ON SALE!  I was floored when I saw this but it is true.  The Cook County Forest Preserve District are selling hundreds of six- and eight- foot rental toboggans on eBay!  There are going for $20 each - $10 to nonprofit groups.  These toboggans are 6 to 12 years old, according to Steve Mayberry from the Cook County Forest … (0 comments)

 

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