Construction update: ParkView
Overlooking the site of its 74,000-square-foot park, MCL Companies' ParkView is now 16 stories off the ground. The Solomon Cordwell Buenz-designed b [...]
Quote of the day: the redemptive potential of Olympic Village
"Olympic Village could be the start of Chicago's atonement for what it has done over the past 60 years to the near south lakefront. Redemption will be [...]
Developers closing out new-construction lofts in Bridgeport
When we visited Morgan Street Lofts in Bridgeport last July (pictured left), the 60-unit building was still under construction. Now, construction [...]
Preservationists to get nod at "Legendary Landmarks" gala
Art dealer Richard Gray and arts patron John H. Bryan will be honored for their successful effort to keep Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's renowned Farnswor [...]
Moving right along: Brighton Park's Westernview Condos
The last time we posted on the Westernview Condos, currently under construction in Brighton Park, a neighborhood on the Southwest Side, it appeared [...]
19th Ward race heats up
As noted in both the Sun-Times and the Daily Southtown yesterday, Ald. Ginger Rugai (19th) is involved in the fight of her political life. For the sec [...]
Ripped from the headlines
Apartments would replace garage at Lake and Wells Sun-Times
Guilty plea in mortgage scam Sun-Times
Chicago developer sues Nicky Hilton Trib
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Early warning: engineers talk Trump Tower
The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois knows how to party, let me tell you. You can join the group on Tuesday, Mar. 7 for cocktails, dinner [...]
The surrealestate life: developers turn to online films to sell buildings
Several weeks ago, we posted on Artie, the madcap butcher from a series of online ads produced by Mesirow Financial's West Loop condo project, R+D659. [...]
Chicago chosen to host green building conference
LA may have the Oscars, but now Chicago has the 2007 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. The US Green Building Council has decided to shift [...]
Chicago deal of the day: Free rental parking
Jameson Realty Group is touting free rental parking until April 2008 at Paulina Ridge Court, a rehabbed 43-unit building at 5909 N Paulina St, where u [...]
We like to watch: inside Oak Park Tudor
Ahh, Tudors. We can't decide which we like better, the royal dynasty or the houses. This Tudor Revival mansion, located at 509 N Oak Park Ave in Oak [...]
A closer look at Rokas' loft development at 2100
Here's a look at the rendering for Rokas International's 2100, the South Loop loft / high-rise development. We've already told you a little about the [...]
We Bray Blatant Misrepresentations
That's not a lapse from our sentence-casing standard for headlines, it's what you get when you spell out WBBM.
" ... a racket and a ripoff ..."
" ... [...]
Comment of the day: beauty versus profit
When we quoted architecture writer Lynn Becker on how the market hurts building design, "Irishpirate" wrote: "I don't think developers replace beauty [...]
Milwaukee grocer makes a push for Carson's site
Our post on plans for a grocery store at the Carson Pirie Scott building drew some hopeful responses. More on the grocery front: Roundy's Supermarkets [...]
Chicago real estate agency opens coffee shop / Internet cafe
At Properties has opened a coffee shop and Internet cafe with real estate agents on hand to talk about home buying. The "@spot" opened at 2200 W Taylo [...]
Chicago buyers shouldn't be afraid to ask for deals
Deals and incentives abound in the current housing market, but not everyone is offering them, and experts say buyers would be well-advised to ask for [...]
Chicago deal of the day: Van Buren Lofts
Buyers at Van Buren Lofts have an either / or choice of incentives in March. Buyers can opt for a package that includes a year's free assessments, $3, [...]
Moving right along: Park Place Homes
Recently, we told you about Park Place Homes, New West Realty's development of condos, townhouses and single-family homes in West Elsdon. Earlier this [...]