Posts from September 2026
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We did it again! This year's Habitat for Humanity Build Day was bigger than ever.
For the fifth year in a row, we've partnered with Habitat for Humanity to host build days where volunteers from across the company work together to help meet the urgent need for affordable housing in Chicagoland. Each year, we strive to expand the size and scope of this event, and on Friday, September 11, 2026, we reached a new milestone with our biggest build day yet.
At six build sites in Austin (Chicago), Glen Ellyn, Aurora, Joliet, Woodstock, and Waukegan, nearly 100 volunteers worked together with local Habitat for Humanity organizations to strip and replace siding, frame and install windows, install doors, construct a garage, paint, install flooring, and apply house wrap.
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Build day is just one facet of how Baird & Warner gives back. In collaboration with the Chicago chapter of Habitat for Humanity, we've aligned on A Partnership for Good — a multi-year vision to strengthen communities from the ground up.
"I am so proud of our company and all of you for making giving back part of how we do business every day," said Lucy Baird, Baird & Warner's chief stewardship officer. We're delighted to see how this event continues to grow and to help even more people achieve their dream of homeownership.
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Talk of The Town: October 2026
AFTER DARK
As the days grow shorter and evenings arrive earlier, October invites us to look at nighttime in a whole new way. This month, Talk of the Town explores the world after dark, from bustling night markets and late-night dining to the science of darkness and movies that capture the magic, mystery, and occasional mayhem of the night.
In many parts of the world, after dark is when markets truly come alive. Nowhere is this more evident than Asia, where night markets are a beloved part of urban culture. In Taipei, Nanjichang Night Market is a local favorite known for its traditional Taiwane...
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Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month: cultural destinations around Chicagoland
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15...
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Taste of fall: food festivals and harvest markets around Chicagoland
Fall brings a fresh crispness to the breezes that blow in off Lake Michigan. But as summer winds down, the cold days of winter are still far away in Chicagoland, making autumn one of our real estate agents' favorite seasons for exploring outdoor fairs, festivals, and markets.
Family fall fun in Chicagoland
Chicagoland's unique neighborhoods host a wide range of outdoor fall festivities, from harvest markets to food festivals. From the city to the suburbs, these are some of the best opportunities to enjoy this beautiful season.