1831 Matthew Ct Thirty-seven miles north of Chicago and seven miles west of Lake Michigan, the Village of Libertyville in Lake County originated in the 1830s.  Home to 22,000, Libertyville has a rich historic past. The built-out modern community is convenient for commuters with Metra service and easy freeway access to Chicago, O’Hare, Lake Michigan and nearby attractions like Gurnee Mills and Six Flags Great America.  Libertyville...

5555 S Everett Ave Jackson Towers at 5555 South Everett Avenue make a significant mark on Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood. The 19-story condo building was designed by Walter W. Ahlschlager and completed in 1925 in an era of grand lakeside resorts. Many of its units are duplexes with tall arched windows and views south across the park and Lake Michigan. Anchored by the University of Chicago, Hyde Park boasts a diverse mix of shops,...

1938 Hudson Ave Top Koenig & Strey agent Emily Sachs Wong of the Lincoln Park office has listed a restored 3-level vintage home for sale. This totally reconstructed 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath at 1938 Hudson Avenue includes a 1 bedroom coach house.  Light and bright with a dramatic 2-story dining room, there is plenty to appreciate from coffered ceilings to vast hardwoods. Down below the lower level features a play/media room with a custom...

5055 Half Round Rd A prominent southwestern suburb of Chicago, the village of Oswego has been recognized nationally as a great place to live. In 2011, Oswego was ranked #58 on CNN Money’s Top 100 Best Towns to live in. In 2009 CNN Money.com recognized Kendall County as the number three county in the US for job growth. Oswego’s downtown is a restored and enhanced center of historic buildings and homes, as well as shops and restaurants....

Koenig & Strey volunteers at the Misericordia Candy Day drive Koenig & Strey agents and staff took to the streets last Friday in support of Misericordia by participating in the organization’s annual Candy Day drive. The 28th annual Misericordia Candy Days took place April 26 and 27 throughout the entire Chicagoland area. Koenig & Strey volunteers were part of more than 7,500 distributing Jelly Belly candy in return for...

37W356 Woodgate Road Located about 40 miles west of Chicago in the Fox River Valley, the suburb of St. Charles is home to over 32,000 residents. Part of a small tri-city area along with neighbors Geneva and Batavia, St. Charles also features an abundance of parks and trails, as well as a downtown area that boasts a variety of unique shops, award-winning theater, and many fabulous dining options. Ranging from estate homes to the more modest...

3005 N. Oakley Avenue Located on the north side of Chicago, North Center is one of the city’s official community areas, as well as a charming urban neighborhood with quiet residential streets. Home to popular sub-neighborhoods such as Roscoe Village and St. Ben’s, North Center is served by three CTA Brown Line stops, and offers easy access to the area’s many great dining and shopping options. A variety of housing in available in North...