For a young couple on a budget, buying a first home together, especially in a desirable neighborhood, can rival the search for Bigfoot: an impossible quest for a mythical object. Jack Becker and his ...

Up-to-date insulation is key to keeping your energy costs down and your home comfortable, but not everyone can afford the upkeep.

Here’s how control of the House and Senate have shifted over the past 120 years: * Democrats controlled the House with a coalition formed with the Progressive and Socialist parties.

Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or experienced in real estate, choosing the best mortgage lender is a crucial step toward securing your dream home. But which mortgage companies offer the ...

STREATOR — Officials were working Friday to determine the cause of a Streator house fire that killed two people and injured several others on Thursday morning.