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Laura McGreal
@Properties | Laura McGreal Group Downers Grove Magazine (DGM): How has your previous experience benefited your practice of real estate? Laura McGreal (LM): My career began with a large national builder, where I received training in customer service, construction, land acquisition, and financing. This foundation still serves me well. In today’s market, having a deep…
Read MoreLynn Hill
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Chicago The Pagels Group Downers Grove Magazine (DGM): Tell us about yourself. Lynn Hill (LH): I have deep roots in the Chicago western suburbs, having moved to Naperville in 1979. I attended Ss. Peter & Paul School and Benet Academy, and ultimately settled back in Naperville with my husband Shannon, residing…
Read MoreNatalie Weber
Keller Williams Experience Realty Downers Grove Magazine (DGM): How has your background as a successful real estate investor influenced your journey as a top producing realtor? Natalie Weber (NW): My seven years in mortgage finance, including the 2008 housing crisis, and nearly 20 years of personally investing in real estate, including building and renovating 36…
Read MoreTracy Driscoll & Diane Crisp
Platinum Partners Realtors | Driscoll Crisp Team Downers Grove Magazine (DGM): What made you choose real estate as a career, and what keeps you motivated every day? Driscoll Crisp (DC): Real estate is a dynamic field where every transaction is unique. We chose this career because we love homes, design, and most importantly, helping people.…
Read MoreNew Tax Incentive to Support Your Local Community Forever
Illinois donors now have a compelling reason to con-tribute to local community foundation endowments. The Illinois Gives Tax Credit (www.tax.illinois.gov/programs/illinoisgives) launched on January 1, offering significant state tax relief for contributions to permanently en- dowed funds at qualified Illinois community foundations. This new program provides a tax credit of up to $100,000 per taxpayer in…
Read MoreMore than a century later, Sears homes are still hiding in plain sight
By Maureen Callahan If you live in the western suburbs, chances are that you’ve seen a Sears house. They’re in many Midwestern communities. Often, we drive right by these historical gems without ever seeing them. They blend right in on any suburban block until you know what they look like. Sears houses are unique. They…
Read MoreCelebrate warmer weather with family fun events in the western suburbs.
We’ve gathered a list of happenings that you won’t want to miss. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee March 12 – April 27 Copley Theatre ParamountAurora.com Six quirky contestants vie for the spelling bee championship of a lifetime in this hilarious fan-favorite musical. With coming-of-age themes that all current or once-upon-a-time adolescents can relate…
Read MoreDuPage County nonprofit celebrates 35 years of local and global service
By Valerie Hardy Kay McKeen of Wheaton has been proudly “talking trash” for over three decades. Founder and executive director of SCARCE – a nonprofit organization committed to environmental education, conservation, and literacy – McKeen’s mission is to “turn trash into treasures,” keeping as much waste as possible out of landfills while getting as many…
Read MoreNavigating Seasonal Allergies: When to treat at home and when to call a doctor
By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff As the flowers bloom and trees bud, the annual struggle with seasonal allergies begins. Pollen fills the air, triggering sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, and runny noses for millions. While over-the-counter medications provide relief for most, some cases require professional medical attention. Knowing when to visit the drugstore and when to…
Read MoreDuPage County Historical Architecture A few local architectural gems
A few local architectural gems By Maureen Callahan Old DuPage County Courthouse, Wheaton This building, opened in 1896, replaced the original structure from 1868. It was built on land purchased from Warren L. Wheaton and is one of the rare Richardsonian Romanesque styles in northern Illinois. The duration of this design was short-lived as buildings…
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