Spring, economic factors leading to better market

Spring is here, and temperatures aren’t the only thing rising in Chicagoland. The average selling price for houses in the area is also inching upward.

Woodworkers’ dream shop opens at Monarch Landing

The smell of freshly cut wood is in the air, and the whirring of electric saws hums in the background. You wouldn’t be able to find it if you didn’t know it was there—but tucked away in Monarch Landing’s basement is a woodworker’s dream space.

Local chef steps it up a notch for specialty dinners

Imagine feasting on a decadent five-course meal for only about $40. At most upscale restaurants, that amount would barely cover the cost of an entrée. But at Monarch Landing, residents can indulge in lavish meals for the price of burgers and fries.