Thursday, May 23, 2013
Farmers markets are opening around DuPage County. Find out where to find fresh produce, flowers and artisan made crafts and foods at the many markets held throughout the county.
Shopping in the grocery store is fine, but when spring and summer roll around, farmers markets are in full swing, offering a community experience along with the fresh produce, flowers and food items available. We share information on the markets happening in our DuPage Patch communities. Find information in the photo captions.
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Year-over-year, Darien saw an increase in the number of homes sold during the month of April. The median home price declined slightly, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors.
The 13 single, detached homes sold in Darien during April 2013 represented a 44.4 percent increase over April 2012, when 9 homes were sold, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe). There were 7 homes sold in Darien during March. Though the number of homes sold increased in Darien, the median home price did show a slight decrease in April. The median price dropped -1.5 percent to $261,000 from $265,000 in April 2012. Sales of single-family, detached homes in suburban Chicago increased 33.2 percent in April 2013 compared with the same period a year ago, MORe reported. Sales in DuPage County, were notable, as well. The median sale price for detached homes also increased 5.5 percent from the previous April. MORe gets its …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Whether you are looking for a new job or are just curious what is available, here are few local job openings including a business analyst, application analyst and an operations manager.
Need a job? Patch is here to help. We’ve rounded up a list of local job ads to aid you in your search. If you’re the one doing the hiring, post an ad here, or write about the position in the comments below. Listings were found via Indeed.com. Employers, have a job you’d like to share with our readers, send it to Business Editor Mary Ann Lopez at maryl@patch.com. Or, post it in our comments! --------- Job Openings Brookfield Global Relocation Services in Woodridge is hiring a Relocation Consultant. Flexco, a leader in conveyor belt maintenance technology, based in Woodridge is seeking an Operations Manager. Advocate Health Care is hiring an Assistant Clinical Manager Emergency Department. PNC in Downers Grove is hiring a Human …
Monday, May 20, 2013
Every week we feature a luxury home for sale in our community. This week's home is located on Belle Aire Lane in Downers Grove.
Address: 4028 Belle Aire Lane, Downers Grove Cost: $1,499,999 Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 7 Square footage: 7,000 Built: 1998 Details: With a gated entry, this home offers its buyer security along with the custom built property. Featuring a tiled entry with custom doors and a view to the winding staircase, the home has many custom details throughout, including wood floors, pillars, woodwork and fireplaces. The home has both formal and casual dining and entertaining areas. The kitchen is updated with custom woodwork details, granite counters and a kitchen island. The large master suite features a fireplace, large master bath with a large master bath with a walk-in shower and spa tub. In addition, the home has a bonus/game room and a library/office …
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Find out which properties have sold recently in Downers Grove, Darien, Lemont and Woodridge. This week's featured property is located on Ailsworth Drive in Darien.
A 3-bedroom, 1.75 bath home recently sold in Darien for $307,000, according to real estate records. The home at 8682 Ailsworth Dr. features an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters. The home also has an open floor plan. $145,000: 1110 Grove St., Apt. 2H $255,000: 4715 Pershing Ave. $341,000: 5921 Webster Place $785,000: 5638 Washington St. $470,000: 5243 Washington St. $90,000: 4220 Saratoga Ave., Apt. 314 Lemont – April 29 $442,000: 12881 Klappa Dr. $220,000: 7911 Windsor Dr., #7911 $254,500: 6714 Charleston Dr. $307,000: 8682 Ailsworth Dr. $135,000: 8120 Eastwood Lane $274,000: 2409 Evergreen Lane $36,524: 2533 Spring St., Apt. 2603 $60,000: 7010 Sussex Court, 19-101 Need More Info? Want to know what's …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
No one was injured in the crash, which occurred late Wednesday morning in Market Place Plaza on 75th Street, police said.
No one was injured Wednesday when the driver of a pickup truck accidentally backed into a Darien storefront, police said. Darien Deputy Police Chief John Cooper said the truck crashed into Fruitful Yield Health Foods, 2159 75th St., late Wednesday morning after the driver's foot became stuck on the accelerator. The man was not believed to have been driving under the influence. No injuries were reported, and the incident is still under investigation, Cooper said. Fruitful Yield was forced to close Wednesday due to the extensive damage to the front of the store. Witnesses said that the neighboring Jenny Craig window also sustained considerable damage. Calls to Fruitful Yield were not immediately returned. - - - - - - - - - - There are …
The newly launched site offers tips, info and digital know-how for small business owners.
Patch has launched a new site to educate and empower small businesses with the digital tools, social media strategies and marketing know-how needed to ensure long-term growth. Readers will have access to exclusive interviews with well-known founders and CEOs and small business industry experts who share their experiences, advice and tips for success. One of the latest articles features an exclusive interview with successful real estate entrepreneur Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group. In this Q&A, Corcoran discusses the how to take advantage of the size of a small businesses, and why making big “mistakes” made all the difference in her success. Click here to read about the tactics Corcoran used to grow her business. Additional…
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Whether you are looking for a new job or are just curious what is available, here are few local job openings including an HR business partner, financial analyst, network support supervisor.
Need a job? Patch is here to help. We’ve rounded up a list of local job ads to aid you in your search. If you’re the one doing the hiring, post an ad here, or write about the position in the comments below. Listings were found via Indeed.com. Employers, have a job you’d like to share with our readers, send it to Business Editor Mary Ann Lopez at maryl@patch.com. Or, post it in our comments! Locally submitted job opening: Job Description Premier Private Preschool is seeking Dedicated, Dynamic, Caring, and Experienced Teaching/Childcare Professionals to join our growing Team in our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K rooms. We want the very best Early Childhood Education Professionals to become part of our growing team. These top …
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