Real Estate

Latest reporting from the Real Estate desk.

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The Village of Oak Park has approved a purchase and sale agreement with the Cook County Land Bank Authority for the long-vacant former Ino's Tacos restaurant at 7100 W. Roosevelt Rd. and has hired an architect to draft a redevelopment vision.

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Forest Park home assessments jump up to 24% in 2026 cycle

Forest Park homeowners face assessed property values up to 24% higher than three years ago in the 2026 triennial reassessment, with a free appeal deadline of Oct. 27 through the Cook County Board of Review.

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Oak Park couple wins Wright award restoring 1898 home

Oak Park residents William and Frederick Grier will receive a 2026 Wright Spirit Award from the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy for restoring the once-uninhabitable George and Lucy Smith House at 404 Home Ave.

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