June 2007 - Posts
A TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS BLOG, FROM A TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS FAN! Jeff is taking a well-deserved vacation this week - to spend time with his lovely wife and three little girls - but he will be back with another action-packed Chicago Sports Blog next weekend.
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Turnberry Manor, Roselle - Announcing a price reduction on 233 Birmingham Court, a 1,250 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story. Now $209,000! MLS® #06540770 - Roomy - Value-Priced. Property information
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• 925 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm - MLS® #06564477 $204,500 - Value + Great Space! Rogers Park, Chicago - You've gotta see this completely renovated 2 bedroom, conveniently located in Rogers Park, near Clark and Lunt Streets. Secured courtyard
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HERE'S "WHAT'S HAPPENING!" THIS WEEKEND, AND FOR THE 4 TH OF JULY, IN AND AROUND CHICAGO! Wow! We can't believe over one-half of 2007 is over! On the Fourth of July, this coming Wednesday, our Team distributes nearly 1,000 American
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THE CHICAGO REAL ESTATE MARKET, AND OTHER THINGS CHICAGO, FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A LITTLE WHITE DOG! Woof, woof, everyone! We at Dean's Team hope every tree you're barking up this Summer, is the RIGHT TREE! This is the second in a series of
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TIPS AND HELPFUL HINTS FOR AROUND YOUR HOME AND IN YOUR GARDEN! Make sure you are watering your lawn regularly during this dry spell were having now in Chicago. Remember: one long, deep watering - roughly one inch of water! Also, do not cut your lawn
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GOT A HANKERING FOR CHOCOLATE? THESE SHOULD SATISFY YOU! DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MUFFINS Recipe Summary Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 15 minutes Inactive Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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TECHNOLOGY ADVICE FROM A USER-FRIENDLY GUY! Here's a little conundrum! About a month ago I subscribed to a new virus protection system for my laptop computer. I had been without one for a good long while and figured it was only a matter of time before
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Good Morning, Everyone! The Chicago Cubs swept the Chicago White Sox during the second series of Crosstown Classic Weekend at U.S. Cellular Field. Sorry, Kathy! As you know, my loyalty lies on the North Side of town! Here's our Chicago Real Estate
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LITTLE PEBBLES. THE MATRIARCH OF OUR PEKINGESE CLAN. AGE - 15 1/2 YEARS. We had to put down our Little Mama, Pebbles, on Friday afternoon, June 22nd. As dogs go, she had led a very full, long life. In the end, however, infection got the best of her, she
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West Ridge, Chicago - Announcing a price reduction on #2W-2646 W. Fitch Avenue, a 925 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm apartment "Big Rooms - Eat-In Kitchen, In-Unit W/D!!". Now $189,500 MLS® #06489934 - PRICED TO SELL!. Property information
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A TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS BLOG, FROM A TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS FAN! It's Chicago Crosstown Classic weekend again! This part of the schedule where the two Chicago baseball teams battle was a hotly-debated topic Friday on the Score 670 AM during the Mike Murphy
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Oak Park Historic District, Oak Park - Announcing a price reduction on 850 Linden, a 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story. Now $567,000! MLS® #06451777 - Classic Value!. Property information
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HERE'S WHAT TO DO IN AND AROUND CHICAGO THIS WEEKEND! We'll, here in Chicago, it's Crosstown Classic Weekend II . Each year, our Cubs and our White Sox play each other in two separate three-game series, on set at Wrigley Field on the North
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Albany Park, Chicago - Announcing a price reduction on 4716 N. Bernard Street, Unit 3W, a 850 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm apartment "Gut Rehab 2BR Condo!". Now only $167,400! MLS® #06503684 - Value-Priced Rehab 2BR!. Property information
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THE CHICAGO REAL ESTATE MARKET, AND OTHER THINGS CHICAGO, FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A LITTLE WHITE DOG! Gr rrr! (Hello!) from a basement on Western Avenue - the Worldwide Headquarters of Dean's Team! This is the first of a three-part series of how
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HERE'S A FAVORITE RECIPE FROM IWONA THAT WILL MAKE YOUR MOUTH WATER! GRILLED CHICKEN PAILLARD WITH LEMON AND BLACK PEPPER AND ARGULA-TOMATO SALAD ( from Bobby Flay of Food Network ) Recipe Summary Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10 minutes Inactive Prep
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TIPS AND HELPFUL HINTS FOR AROUND YOUR HOME AND IN YOUR GARDEN! These two natural products are safe and effective for cleaning and deodorizing - Vinegar 1 part vinegar and 4 parts water will take care of soapy residue on ceramic tile. 2 or 3 tablespoons
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TECHNOLOGY ADVICE FROM A USER-FRIENDLY GUY! Finally, summertime in Chicago has arrived!! With it comes the cook outs, the street festivals, little league games and new puppies. No doubt you're going to want to snapshot some memories and share them
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MARC MILBAUER? WHO IS HE? We on the Team are very excited to announce the addition of Marc Milbauer to our little group. Marc will be handling both buyers and those selling and marketing their homes and condos, especially on the North Side of Chicago.
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Good Morning, Everyone! Hope you enjoyed the beautiful Father's Day Weekend (it was incredible here in Chicago). Dads, I'm sure your kids treated you like royalty yesterday, or, at least, didn't ask you for too much money, for a day! Here's
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A FEW REFLECTIONS ON DAD, FROM DEAN. I used to argue with my father a lot. When I was a boy, I got mad when he couldn't play catch with me, all the time. I couldn't figure out, at the time, he was concerned about his parents, my grandparents,
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A TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS BLOG, FROM A TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS FAN! It's hard to believe that the White Sox have lost 16 of their last 19 games. This dismal performance has left Sox fans baffled. Could you have imagined that this lineup would be so ineffective?
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West Loop, Chicago - Announcing a price reduction on # 307-1500 W. Monroe Street, a 950 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm apartment "Brick & Timber Loft!". Now MLS® #06531573 $278,400 - Includes Deeded Parking!. Property information
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HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING IN AND AROUND CHICAGO THIS WEEKEND! Th is week, I am going to go from fun festivities to dining with Dad. After all, this is the weekend to celebrate our "Dads". Here are a few of my personal favorites. What could
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THE CHICAGO REAL ESTATE MARKET, AND OTHER THINGS CHICAGO, FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A LITTLE WHITE DOG! Hello, everyone! You know, every morning, as I'm taking my daily walk down Austin Avenue on the beautiful Northwest Side of Chicago, I get approached
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TIPS FOR HOME AND GARDEN, FROM KATHLEEN WEAVER-ZECH! The best way to keep weeds and pests away from your grass is simple - maintain a thick, healthy lawn! Easier said than done? Not at all! With proper watering and feeding, it is easy! Many avid gardeners
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Albany Park, Chicago - Announcing a price reduction on 3W-4716 N. Bernard Street, a 850 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm apartment "Gut Rehab 2BR Condo!". Now MLS® #06503684 $169,400 - Value-Priced Rehab 2BR!. Property information
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Good Morning, Everyone! Beautiful weather in Chicago this weekend, and it seems the Chicago Cubs are getting back on track as well. It's a bit too early to get your World Series tickets . . . but we all can hope! Here's our Chicago Real Estate
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Maine South HS District! • 2 bath, 3 bdrm ranch "Roomy - Big Yard, Side Drive!" - MLS® #06546268 $397,400 - Value Priced Updated Home Maine South High School District!, Niles - Situated on a quiet side street in convenient Niles, and
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A TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS BLOG, FROM A TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS FAN! Alfonso Soriano - He might be worth the money the Cubs invested! Well, it took a while to see the reasons the Cubs invested $136,000,000 over nine years in left fielder Alfonso Soriano. Soriano
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HERE'S WHAT'S GOING ON IN AND AROUND CHICAGO THIS WEEKEND! It seems as though Sue has been having way too much FUN on her weekends so I'll be stepping-in. Let's get started! First and foremost, it's BLUESFEST WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - June
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THE CHICAGO REAL ESTATE MARKET, AND OTHER THINGS CHICAGO, FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A LITTLE WHITE DOG! It's that time of the year again - beautiful Summer Weather, Outdoor Activities, and Babes in Bikinis all around (I saw a HOT POMERANIAN the other
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Commuter's Dream! • 1,250 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story - MLS® #06540770 $214,500 - Roomy - Value-Priced Turnberry Manor, Roselle - If you're looking for space, and convenience - look no further! Immaculate 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 bath townhome
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WHERE ARE ALL THOSE 17-YEAR CICADAS IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO? KATHY'S CICADA RANT! I have yet to see a single cicada in Chicago, despite all the media hype that they are EVERYWHERE! I've heard a lot of reports of sightings all over the Chicago land
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Good Morning, Everyone! The weather was beautiful over the weekend here on the North Side of Chicago . Hope you enjoyed it! Here's our Chicago Real Estate Stats Pack for Monday Morning, June 4th, 2007. SINGLE FAMILY, CONDOS, AND SMALL MULTI-UNIT PROPERTIES
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LE BRON JAMES FINALLY COMES OF AGE! It's a moment in any superstar's rise to the elite when the team he plays on, the team he defeats and the fans all witness clutch performance combined with a superior will to overcome - to win! A will to control
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HERE'S WHAT'S GOING ON THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO, AND NEARBY! Isn't it great having a short work week! The weekend arrives that much quicker. Wouldn't it be awesome if our weekends were three days instead of two. Yeah, I thought so - I'll
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