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With Chicago’s big newspapers slashing newsroom staff and alt-weeklies forced to survive on shoestring budgets, coverage of the city’s various neighborhoods increasingly falls through the cracks. That’s where “hyperlocal” sites like The Center Square Ledger come in. Launched this week, it covers the Lincoln Square, North Center, and Ravenswood Manor neighborhoods exclusively, from local elections to events to feature stories about neighborhood residents and businesses. Those of you who live in one of these great Northside communities or are thinking of moving there should definitely check it out.

Andersonville two bedroom

Price: $299,900 + 25K parking
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Extra wide stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bath in a newer elevator building within steps of all that Andersonville has to offer. Overall, this unit is much larger than you typically see. The kitchen is spacious and beautiful with cherry, granite and stainless overlooking the living/dining room with plenty of room for a large table, a cozy fireplace and a front terrace. Both bedrooms are huge with good closet space. The master suite includes a walk-in closet, balcony, jetted tub, separate shower and even a sauna! Garage parking $25K.

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West Loop two bedroom with huge terrace

Price: $399,900
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This West Loop, corner two bedroom, two bath home has windows galore and a huge terrace overlooking the lush and landscaped courtyard. It features high ceilings, up-graded chef’s kitchen, separate dining space adjacent to the living room and very large bedrooms. The master bedroom has skyline views and a huge master bath with double vanity, soaking tub and separate shower. The bedrooms are separate from the living areas creating a nice floor plan with ample privacy. There is a true laundry room with side-by-side w/d with great storage. The 177 square foot terrace provides great outdoor living space, room for grilling, eating and lounging. Attached, prime garage parking spot included. This unit is one of the superior 2 bed/2 baths in the complex in its positioning, layout, fit and finish.

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Three bedroom, two bath in Uptown

Price: $339,000
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This stunning top floor 3 bedroom, 2 bath home boasts cathedral ceilings with skylight and gorgeous finishes throughout. The high-end kitchen has cherry cabinets, thick granite counters, stainless appliances and a tumbled marble backsplash. The master suite includes a whirlpool tub, separate steam shower with body sprays, double bowl cherry and marble vanity and a walk-in closet. Other features include a wood-burning fireplace, in-unit laundry, great storage, a huge deck off the hallway and a secured garage parking space included in the price. This home is clearly a step above the rest!

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The passing of another year may seem mundane, but back in 1972 the year 2010 seemed like the distant future. Follow along with Dan Sinker as he posts excerpts from a book called “2010: Living in the Future,” published just 38 years ago. How does your home stack up to these predictions? Some, like an automatic toaster that flings your toast at you when its finished, are far-fetched, but others like the self-regulating furnace are remarkably prescient.