Micaela Machado from Tucson, emerges from a hemp field in rural Morton. “This is my happy place,” said Machado, who owns a company that makes hemp blocks for home insulation.

Barndominium Life sets costs at $30 and $125 per square foot. However, like any home, the cost depends on many factors including the size, materials, finishes, location, and even the cost of the land.

The kicker was 4 years and 6 weeks into our home, our tile tented in the middle of the night. Apparently, M/I had known of the poor quality tile and pulled it from their showroom. They secretly ...

Wasted 6 weeks and a 20 hour round-trip drive trying to get a contract. Can only imagine the nightmare of getting a home built. Stay away. Thankful to have dodged a huge bullet. We have been in ...

If you are planning to build a new home, you may have come across the term “barndominium.” This is a trend that has been gaining popularity in recent years, especially in rural areas. A barndominium ...

“The weather is the biggest factor that determines when the color change occurs and how vivid it is,” said Ed Hedborn, plant records manager and fall color scout at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.

One reason Americans are so disenchanted with capitalism is that the national dream of home ownership is no longer within reach for much of the population. As a rule, housing becomes unaffordable ...

The Morton Board of Trustees voted out its longtime fire chief Monday after he violated two municipal codes. The trustees voted unanimously to remove Joe Kelley as director of fire and emergency ...

Construction is set to begin in the coming days on the new Metra commuter rail station in Morton Grove, part of a ...

N.J., Joan and Kyle Enger always looked forward to summer at the beach in New York. A renovation turned it into their ideal summer home.

Dairy Queen is on its way back to Morton. Peoria Ice Cream Company Inc., which operates the central Illinois storefronts, is working to open the new Grill & Chill location next year. Brooke ...

The Vivint Smart Home security system is a full-blown home security system that gives you 24/7 monitoring and full control over door locks, cameras, thermostats, and lights. You can even monitor ...