Yorkville: Single-family home sells for $435,000

Eye On Illinois: After happy news releases comes the work of delivering state funding

The contradiction reminds there’s a large gap between the accomplishment of a grant award and the optimistic press release from a lawmaker who “secured the funding” and the day the check actually clears and concrete plans can take effect.

Froma Harrop: Politician names on public works is free advertising

It is one thing to name airports, bridges and other public works after the handful of great presidents who saved the country. It’s another to similarly memorialize ordinary politicians for posterity, even those who did a mostly good job.

Classic Wheels Spotlight: 1913 Locomobile Model M48

The Locomobile Company of America was founded in 1899 after publisher John Walker, owner of Cosmopolitan Magazine, purchased the rights to a steam-powered automobile developed by Francis and Freelan Stanley.

Wheaton residential properties sales: Sold May 25-June 7

The following is a listing of all residential property transfers in Wheaton reported from the week of May 25 to the week of June 7. There were 32 transactions posted during this time.

See all residential properties sold in Downers Grove, May 25 to June 7

The following is a listing of all residential property transfers in Downers Grove reported from the week of May 25 to the week of June 7. There were 27 transactions posted during this time.