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News
A 'Wow House' Under a Million Bucks!
Skokie is one of those unique neighborhoods where you can find million dollar homes and low income housing. For this week's Wow House, we feature a home that every Skokie resident has dri...
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Government
New Trier Student Wants Backyard Chickens Legalized
What started out as a school project is now turning into civic action for New Trier High School junior Zan Fisher. The Wilmette resident requested the village host a hearing on backy...
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Government
Join the Conversation: Developer Plans to Preserve Historic Homes on Isabella Street
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The Neighborhood Files
Is Your Home a 'Wow House'?
From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, The North Shore is chock-full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week, Patch features one ‘Wow House’ that c...
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Patch's House & Home
Exempt Listings, Pocket Listings.....What Are They?
Have you ever wondered what the term exempt or pocket listing meant, when used in reference to a properties listing status here on the North Shore? An exempt listing is a property th...
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The Neighborhood Files
Map of 10 George W. Maher Designs in Kenilworth
Content courtesy of The Kenilworth Historical Society. Architect George W. Maher, who lived in Kenilworth, designed more than 40 buildings in Kenilworth, including the Kenilworth Clu...
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Patch's House & Home
Wow House: Castle Charm, Modern Touches
The turreted look at the front of this Morton Grove home gives it castle appeal, yet the inside has modern architectural touches that are understated enough to accommodate any kind of dec...
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Volunteers in the News
Historian to Speak About Importance of Kenilworth Club
Bill Hinchliff remembers spending time at The Kenilworth Club as a teen during the 50s. On April 29, he’ll be back at the club to discuss the importance of the building and its preservati...