So my house was the one that was being rebuilt after the fire! Thank you for sharing about our street but just to clarify some misinformation.
1. The “farmer” was the grandfather of the street. It was his son who later owned the house with the pond in the back. After grandpa had passed away his granddaughter the farrier was the one who moved in and kept her horses there. Later she then moved out of state, and it was her father who sold the farm and his house with the pond!
2. The house across the street from mine, was initially my aunt and uncles home, who moved quite a few years back and sold it to a family friend of ours who then lived there alone with his dogs. Yes we were all very close.
3. I’m not going to speak on the problems we had with my homes construction but just know we truly did lose everything twice with the fire and then this sale.
Overall this was truly a tragedy for the entire street, and it was just back to back to back. Again thank you for speaking on it and giving it the recognition it deserves so it’s not just gone forever!

I'm sitting here watching this wishing I could have a house of my own. This is heartbreaking to see these beautiful homes in these states, knowing they will be demolished. So very sad.

I live in Schaumburg and I had no clue this happened

They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.

I lived in 100 long ave!! The man that you talked with was my father and I was also with him! you were extremely nice by the way : )

I think the government is giving these big companies big incentives to buy out as much land from private home owners as possible.  They just don't want the public to know who the real buyers really are. Its a sneaky takeaway in my opinion.  They don't want anyone to own land, not farmland or any type of land. Its happening all over America but mostly in places not many people even know about unless you live there and or were basically born there, like this place.  People will only try to "fight" this only when its TOO LATE.  By then, they would already taken over America.

If they are just gonna tear down w/o even looking in the houses, they should allow habitat for humanity to get a lot of the cabinets, doors and windows.  What a waste.

This was a great documentary of what is happening all over, So sad that all those families had to abandon their homes, and the last one is just a devastating story.
Thank you for documenting and sharing

Very sad to see peoples dreams torn apart, demolished and hauled away. I'm sure families built or bought their homes and planned to live out their lives there and raise their family...their place to love and call home, all ripped away. I feel bad for these families. Of all your videos I have watched I can tell this one really moved you, meant something and you covered it well and with compassion. Great job.

I would not call this Abandoned I would call this a force out and we are seeing more and more of this. They do not want us to own property anymore, maybe push us into 15 minute cities. OUTRAGEOUS!!
You can see these people had pride in owning their homes all done very nicely even the landscaping. THIS IS A SIN!!

This looks like it would have been an awesome little neighborhood to raise kids, host parties, and entertain. To see this is a real shame, but very interesting video.

I lived in 99! Hated to see it go, but love the opportunity that selling it gave us

This was absolutely....... shocking. What a sad situation where the county let the warehouse and lot be built on wetlands without a remedial plan for the neighborhood. TBH, I'm sure it was all a setup and the homeowners got screwed.  Fair market value for the homes I'm sure.
The construction company didn't waste any time getting in there and tearing those houses down. Such a shame we all just walk through those houses with you and that final clip showed them all being knocked down like they're trash.
Keep up the great work. You're really putting out some stellar documentaries.

Dogs are gross? WTF.  Dogs aren’t gross , lazy ass owners are that can’t or won’t clean up after them. Yeah I would put my house up against anyone that doesn’t have dogs for cleanliness. What a sad person that has never bonded with a dog . Your loss …

Fireman fell through the floor.  Shouldn't have entered that house, and either should you.  Too risky.   Truss joists with a 3/8 plywood web should never have been allowed to be used.  The web quickly burns out and the joist loses its integrity and collapses.  I don't think those are allowed in Cook or DuPage County anymore.  In the nearby town of Elmhurst, they made builders fasten a  continuous 2"x10 to each side of those joists , if they insisted on using them.  I started as a  union carpenter in 1969 , building houses for Winston Counstruction and Schaumburg roofing and siding.  Built many homes in Schaumburg. Other than the Illinios Tollway, it was all farmland back then. I lasted 45 years working as a carpenter, mostly framing houses.  Enjoyed it.

I love how much area you cover in Illinois.  Especially some of these areas are close to where I live in Illinois.  I come from Cicero, then Plainfield and currently I’m in Plano, but I also lived in Hoffman Estates for a little bit which is right next-door to Schaumburg and I never even knew about this area.  Awesome video!  I thoroughly enjoy all your content!

You're video's are always great. You put a lot of work in, and it definitely shows great content 👌

You do great work ! Thanks for doing what you do it’s important !  Your parents must be very proud of you !
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It's crazy I live 5 minutes away near the Hanover Park park district. I know the area but didn't know the backstory,    thanks for the video

Excellent documentary. You have a true talent 👏