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Exploring Chicago's Smallest Neighborhoods

Chicago Real Estate

Exploring Chicago's Smallest Neighborhoods

Some Chicago neighborhoods are so big they feel like cities unto themselves. Others are so small that you can walk their entirety in...

3 days ago·Carrie Pallardy

Neighborhood Spotlight: Noble Square, Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Real Estate

Neighborhood Spotlight: Noble Square, Chicago, Illinois

Noble Square, a pocket neighborhood within West Town, is small compared to many other expansive Chicago neighborhoods. Yet, it has a...

07.09.2019·Carrie Pallardy

The Hottest Chicago Neighborhoods of May 2019

Chicago Real Estate

The Hottest Chicago Neighborhoods of May 2019

Chicago is a city of neighborhoods. Homebuyers have dozens of communities to choose from, each with a distinct character. In May,...

07.01.2019·Carrie Pallardy

Why Edgewater Is the Most Pet-Friendly Neighborhood in Chicago

Chicago Local Life

Why Edgewater Is the Most Pet-Friendly Neighborhood in Chicago

Chicago is not the front-runner for most dog-friendly city in the country, but there are neighborhoods going the extra mile to make...

06.27.2019·Carrie Pallardy

The Grown-Up's Guide to Wrigleyville

Chicago Local Life

The Grown-Up's Guide to Wrigleyville

Wrigleyville is the unofficial party capital of Chicago. The streets are more often than not flooded with raucous college students and...

06.25.2019·Carrie Pallardy

5 Top-Selling Neighborhoods in Chicago

Chicago Market Trends

5 Top-Selling Neighborhoods in Chicago

Homebuyers have hundreds of neighborhoods to choose from in Chicago. You can look for a condo with a view of downtown, a single-family...

06.20.2019·Carrie Pallardy

What's the difference between Chicago's Loop, South Loop, and West Loop?

Chicago Real Estate

What's the difference between Chicago's Loop, South Loop, and West Loop?

Downtown Chicago is made up a collection of neighborhoods: River North, the Magnificent...

06.14.2019·Carrie Pallardy

7 Neighborhoods Where You Can Swim for Free at Chicago Park District Pools

Chicago Local Life

7 Neighborhoods Where You Can Swim for Free at Chicago Park District Pools

Chicago is heating up. You could head to the beach and cool off in Lake Michigan, but if you want to play in the water without...

06.13.2019·Carrie Pallardy

Your Guide to Chicago's Lakefront Neighborhoods

Chicago Real Estate

Your Guide to Chicago's Lakefront Neighborhoods

Chicago may be a landlocked Midwestern city, but it has more than its fair share of waterfront property. The Chicago River cuts through...

06.12.2019·Carrie Pallardy

Red Line vs. Blue Line: Using the CTA to Help Choose a Chicago Neighborhood

Chicago Real Estate

Red Line vs. Blue Line: Using the CTA to Help Choose a Chicago Neighborhood

The Red and Blue Lines are the CTA’s busiest. Thousands of people rely on these ‘L’ lines to get them to and from work...

05.29.2019·Carrie Pallardy

The Best Chicago Suburbs for Arts and Culture

Chicago Local Life

The Best Chicago Suburbs for Arts and Culture

Cities take all the credit for being cosmopolitan and cultural hubs, while suburbs are thought of as the quieter, less interesting...

05.22.2019·Carrie Pallardy

Bridgeport vs. Wrigleyville: Where to Live

Chicago Real Estate

Bridgeport vs. Wrigleyville: Where to Live

With baseball season officially underway, Chicagoans are going to be spending a lot of afternoons and evenings in Bridgeport (home...

05.20.2019·Carrie Pallardy

An Insider's Guide to Chicago Neighborhoods

Chicago Local Life

An Insider's Guide to Chicago Neighborhoods

Chicago is the starring city of the Midwest. The Second City is known for its iconic skyline, Lake Michigan, fiercely loyal (if sometimes...

05.08.2019·Carrie Pallardy

6 Chicago Neighborhoods You've Probably Never Heard Of

Chicago Real Estate

6 Chicago Neighborhoods You've Probably Never Heard Of

Wrigleyville, Bronzeville, Pilsen, the Loop—a lot of Chicago neighborhoods have instant name recognition. But we aren’t...

05.02.2019·Carrie Pallardy

Spend the Perfect Sunday in These 5 Chicago Neighborhoods

Chicago Local Life

Spend the Perfect Sunday in These 5 Chicago Neighborhoods

Instead of mourning the end of the weekend, make the most of your Sundays by exploring the neighborhoods of Chicago. These five...

04.29.2019·Carrie Pallardy

The Top Chicago Neighborhoods for Block Parties

Chicago Local Life

The Top Chicago Neighborhoods for Block Parties

If you’re driving through the neighborhoods of Chicago in the summer, chances are you’ll have to take a detour at some...

04.25.2019·Carrie Pallardy

Getting to Know the Historic Districts of Chicago

Chicago Neighborhood News

Getting to Know the Historic Districts of Chicago

Many Chicago neighborhoods have a penchant for new development, but not everything is about replacing the old with the new. The city...

04.22.2019·Carrie Pallardy

The Unexpected Foodie Delights of Avondale

Chicago Local Life

The Unexpected Foodie Delights of Avondale

Avondale’s star is on the rise, particularly as prices and attention creep upward in next door Logan Square. Home prices in...

04.16.2019·Carrie Pallardy

The Best Chicago Neighborhoods for Celebrating Springtime

Chicago Local Life

The Best Chicago Neighborhoods for Celebrating Springtime

Spring is breathing new life into Chicago. Sunshine is splashing light onto formerly gray and...

04.10.2019·Carrie Pallardy

The 6 Most Luxurious Neighborhoods in Chicago

Chicago Real Estate

The 6 Most Luxurious Neighborhoods in Chicago

Chicago is known as beacon of affordability, especially compared to other urban centers like New York and San Francisco. But while the...

04.03.2019·Carrie Pallardy

6 of the Best Chicago Neighborhoods to Catch Live Theater

Chicago Real Estate

6 of the Best Chicago Neighborhoods to Catch Live Theater

All the world’s a stage—and Chicago knows it. Whether you want to catch a Broadway show or see some experimental...

03.27.2019·Carrie Pallardy

Suburban Luxury in Chicagoland: Meet Winnetka

Chicago Real Estate

Suburban Luxury in Chicagoland: Meet Winnetka

The Chicago suburb of Winnetka may look oddly familiar, even if you’ve never been there before. The suburb pops up...

03.21.2019·Carrie Pallardy

Bucktown Bucket List: 11 Neighborhood Highlights

Chicago Local Life

Bucktown Bucket List: 11 Neighborhood Highlights

Bucktown, along with its sister community Wicker Park, ranks high on the list popular Chicago neighborhoods. Its proximity to...

03.11.2019·Carrie Pallardy

Neighborhood Spotlight: Lincoln Square

Chicago Real Estate

Neighborhood Spotlight: Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square is a small North Side neighborhood located right next to Ravenswood, and the two neighborhoods often function as a single...

03.05.2019·Carrie Pallardy

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