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...

421 Meadow Dr For homebuyers looking in the Chicago suburbs, Schaumburg provides a dream checklist; comfortable homes on quiet streets, excellent schools and plentiful parks, pristine nature preserves and a variety of art and entertainment. With a famous shopping district including Woodfield Mall, dozens of office towers and hundreds of high-tech businesses more people commute into Schaumburg than out.  The town’s location at the...

Photo by Michael Kardas The Millennium Art Festival returns to the heart of downtown Chicago for its fifth year from May 31st to June 2nd.  At Michigan Avenue and Lake Street, more than 175,000 people visit the area daily for work or play at the Art Institute, Cultural Center or nearby Millennium Park. Chicagoans and tourists patronize and love this big city weekend show. Admission is free and easy listening live music takes place...

30 Brittany Dr McHenry County is home to numerous golf courses, among them the popular Chalet Hills in Cary. A Ken Killian-designed masterpiece, the 18-hole course has been honored by Golf Digest with a 4-1/2 Star rating for public golf courses in the state of Illinois. With spectacular views and a country club feeling, Chalet Hills specializes in shotgun outing packages and hosting special events. Its pro shop, practice facilities and...

900 N. Kingsbury (bottom left) Located on the bank of the Chicago River, Domain Condominiums is the domestic portion of a mixed-use, landmarked building at 900 N. Kingsbury in the River North neighborhood of Chicago’s Near North Side. Formerly home to the Montgomery Ward Catalog House, Domain was converted in 2002 to feature 292 loft-style residential units, with building amenities that include 24-hour door staff, a rooftop deck, running...