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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

April Home Sales: Burr Ridge Experiences Drop in Sales, Prices

In April, Burr Ridge continued to experience declines in home sales and sales prices, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors.

The 9 single, detached homes sold in Burr Ridge during April 2013 represented a -18.2 percent decline over April 2012, when 11 homes were sold, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe). There were 15 homes sold in Burr Ridge during March.  The number of homes sold and the median home price both decreased in April in Burr Ridge. The median price dropped -16.9 percent to $487,700 from $587,000 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 statistics …

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Hinsdale Sports Bar Plan Bolstered by Trustees' Liquor-Related Vote

After the Village of Hinsdale Board of Trustees voted to create a new extended-hours liquor license in the village Tuesday, Doug Fuller said his sports bar will be open by late summer.

Doug Fuller said Tuesday night Hinsdale residents can expect part of Fuller's Home & Hardware along 1st Street to become a new downtown sports bar in matter of months.  "We'll be open for Bears season," Fuller said in the Memorial Hall lobby after the Village of Hinsdale Board of Trustees approved the creation of a new type of liquor license for restaurants that want to serve alcohol beyond the normal cutoff times of 10:30 p.m. on weeknights and 12 a.m. on weekends. Trustees voted 4-2 to approve the new extended-hours classification, which will allow Fuller and other Hinsdale restaurateurs to apply for a license that permits liquor service until 11:30 p.m. on weeknights and 12:30 a.m. on weekends.  Trustees Kimberley Angelo, Jerry Hughes, …

Job Central: Hinsdale Adventist, TCF Bank, Kellogg's, McDonald's

Whether you are searching for a new job or just curious about what's available we share some openings including a performance improvement consultant, banker, business analyst.

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. Most 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 Postings WOW Access is accepting applications for two different positions: Network Support Specialist and Network Cable Installer & Service Technician. Both jobs are full-time. Learn more about these openings and how to apply. ------ Job Openings Westmont Community Unit School District 201 is hiring an Assistant Principal/…

Monday, May 20, 2013

House WOW!

$3.3 Million For Elevator, Movie Room, Gourment Kitchen

Every week we profile a luxury home for sale in our community. This week's home is located on Giddings Avenue in Hinsdale.

Address: 5823 Giddings Ave., Hinsdale Cost: $3,285,000 Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 7.5 Square footage: 12,000 Built: 2002 Details: The owner of this home will have no trouble feeling comfortable with 12,000 square feet of space in this stunning carved stone mansion. The home features a stunning entry with a grand doorway, travertine tile entry, and winding wood staircase. The interior features coffered ceilings, custom mouldings, custom woodwork, wainscoting, large windows, custom built-ins and custom fireplaces. In addition, the home has an elevator. The home has a custom kitchen with a custom island, farmhouse-style sink, stainless steel appliances. The kitchen also features an eat-in dining area. In the master suite, the large master bath …

Friday, May 17, 2013

SOLD! Burr Ridge Home Sales: May 15

County Line Properties listed all recent Burr Ridge home sales in its latest Patch blog post.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Doug Fuller Looking to Open Sports Bar in Downtown Hinsdale

The family-oriented bar and grill would take up a portion of the Fuller's Home and Hardware space, but only if a change is made to the village's liquor code first.

Doug Fuller said his Dips & Dogs customers often tell him he should open a sports bar in downtown Hinsdale where families can have an inexpensive meal and adults can enjoy a alcoholic beverage or two. Fuller’s going for it, but he and one of his partners say they need a change in the village’s liquor code first. The Village of Hinsdale Administration and Community Affairs (ACA) Committee discussed on May 6 Fuller’s idea to turn a portion of the Fuller’s Home & Hardware space into a family-oriented sports bar and grill, as well as the extension of liquor-service hours beyond 10:30 p.m. on weeknights and 12 a.m. on weekends that Fuller desires. The goal, Fuller said, is to have a restaurant like Palmer Place in La Grange for the people of …

HGTV's 'House Hunters' Comes to Hinsdale

A Chicago couple looking for their suburban dream home in Hinsdale will be featured on the May 21 episode of 'House Hunters' on HGTV.

Hinsdale residents who watch HGTV will likely see some familiar sites on the cable channel next week. The May 21 episode of House Hunters will feature couple Amanda and Carl Ivanelli looking at and choosing from three Hinsdale homes, according to the show's website. "Our episode on House Hunters will show off lots of Hinsdale's beautiful sights as well as feature some restaurants," Amanda Ivanelli wrote in an email to Patch. "We decide between three homes in Hinsdale and talk a lot about the community!" Amanda said the filming took place over five days last November. According to HGTV's episode description, the couple previously lived in a downtown Chicago high-rise, but recently had their second child and wanted a more spacious suburban …

$1.1 Million Vine Street Home Among New Burr Ridge Listings

Find homes for sale in Burr Ridge on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Introducing Small Business Patch

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…

Opinion 1

9:14 am on Monday, May 20, 2013

The Patch should partner with Moraine Valley Community College's Corporate, Community and Continuing Education division: www.morainevalley.edu/ccce. This arm of the College offers workforce reentry programs, customized training and more all at extremely affordable rates; plus the College will also assist with grant funds available for customized training for positions. CCCE also works with small …   more ›

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Job Central: Adventist Health, Citizens Financial, Ulta, Navistar

Whether you are searching for a new job or just curious about what's available we share some openings including a performance improvement consultant, banker, business analyst.

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. Most 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!  Adventist Hinsdale Hospital is hiring a part-time Employee Health Nurse. Adventist Health System is hiring a full-time Performance Improvement Consultant.  Adventist Midwest Health is hiring a Clinical Coordinator, Psych to work full-time in Hinsdale.  RBS Citizens Financial Group is hiring a full-time Banker II for its Hinsdale location. Geneca, …

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