Neighborhoods



At a crossroads

A revival of Rogers Park has been fueled by a number of new condo developments.

Fulton Market share

The Fulton Market and Fulton River Districts are becoming two of the city’s hottest neighborhoods, as a flurry of residential development and restaurant, club, and art gallery openings make this erstwhile warehouse district a popular destination for young professionals. Fulton Market is bounded by Grand, Ogden, Madison, and the Kennedy Expressway. The Fulton [...]

Chicago leads in downtown living

Chicago’s downtown housing market leads the nation, as the downtown population jumped by a third over the past decade. A report by the Brookings Institution in Washington shows that as of 2000, over 72,000 people lived in the immediate downtown area, not even including the latest wave of development in the South Loop and [...]

South Loop loft walk this Sunday

Lofts in landmark buildings in the South Loop, Priner’s Row, the Historic Michigan Boulevard District, and the University Center will be on display Sunday as part of the South Loop Neighbors Loft Walk. The self-guided tours are open from noon to 5 PM. Tickets are $20, $15 in advance and $10 for students [...]

Restoring Prarie Avenue

At the turn of the 20th century, Prarie Avenue, just a few blocks south of the Loop, was one of the toniest streets in the country. Industry barons like Marshall Field, George Pullman, and Philip Armour called it home, but over the years the area fell out of favor. Now, amidst more development [...]

Finding city bargains

What can you get for $350,000 in Chicago? The answer varies wildly, depending on where you look. The same money can get you a one-bedroom condo in a high-rise near the lakefront, or a single-family home on the west side. Buyers should understand the differences in areas, and those willing to consider [...]

Web maps of Chicago

The web never ceases to amaze, but lately there’s been an explosion of innovation in mapping services. Google’s new mapping service and Amazon’s A9 maps have raised the bar on Map Quest and Yahoo! Maps. One of the most amazing things you can do now comes from A9, with their Block View images, [...]