Randi Quigley was not pursuing a job in television when she was informed about a casting call for HGTV’s “The American Dream.” As a prominent luxury real estate agent from south suburban Manhattan, Quigley has built a reputation for selling Chicago-area homes ranging from $119,000 to $5.51 million. With 19 years in the business and annual sales between $20 million and $30 … [Read more...] about Manhattan real estate agent to host HGTV lifestyle show ‘The American Dream’
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South suburban libraries begin to receive state grants to improve technologies
Public libraries throughout the south suburbs, many where officials say they chronically lack funding to make improvements, have begun receiving state grants to help bring their technologies up to date. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office announced 113 libraries across Illinois were eligible to receive either $12,500 or $27,500 to add hardware and software, expand their … [Read more...] about South suburban libraries begin to receive state grants to improve technologies
Waukegan Township steps in as resource for senior citizens with an emergency need for assistance
Seniors 60 and over with an emergency need for housing, transportation, utility or burial services in north and east central Lake County will soon have a new source for assistance —Waukegan Township. Recently receiving a grant from AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois, Waukegan Township Supervisor Marc Jones said the township will soon handle specific emergency services for … [Read more...] about Waukegan Township steps in as resource for senior citizens with an emergency need for assistance
Chicago baseball report: Cubs’ faith in Miguel Amaya paying off — while White Sox strive to play ‘tough, clean baseball’
The Cubs hit the road for their longest remaining trip of the season, a three-city, nine-game swing against sub-.500 teams. It remains the window for the Cubs to make any possible move up the National League wild-card standings and finally move above .500 for the first time in nearly three months. The White Sox return to Guaranteed Rate Field to begin a 10-game homestand, their … [Read more...] about Chicago baseball report: Cubs’ faith in Miguel Amaya paying off — while White Sox strive to play ‘tough, clean baseball’
Column: Korea Exercises Highlight Japan, South Korea and U.S.
South Korea and the United States on Aug.19 began regular annual military exercises, including operations geared toward North Korea, but this year there is a difference. Japan is a more visible defense partner in the Pacific and beyond This follows directly from a Camp David summit last year hosted by President Joe Biden that included the prime ministers of both Japan and South … [Read more...] about Column: Korea Exercises Highlight Japan, South Korea and U.S.