Author: mark dalton
Daley alma mater to turn landmark theater green
Mayor Richard M. Daley recently introduced an ordinance that would clear the way for his alma mater, De La Salle Institute, 3455 S Wabash Ave, to pu [...]
Deal of the day: more than $50,000 in savings at University Commons
We were skeptical when we came across an ad in Sunday's Chicago Tribune for University Commons featuring several happy customers waxing ecstatic a [...]
We like to watch: single-family under $300K in Marquette Park
Marquette Park may not be Chicago's hottest neighborhood these days, but the area still has a decent stock of well-maintained homes, like this four-b [...]
Storage warehouse up for auction near Humboldt Park
We can only guess that this warehouse at 2727 W Chicago Ave - formerly the site of Midway Moving and Storage - is primed to become greater West Town [...]
Quote of the day: Michigan Avenue is so over
"...Michigan Avenue is just another mall, with food courts and you’ve-seen-it-all-before goods. These days almost all of the stores are national chain [...]
We like to watch: Mediterranean beauty in Lake View for $2.8M
Lovers of Mediterranean design might want to check out this five-bedroom 4.5-bath rowhouse at 2965 N Sheridan Rd. It looks small from the outside, [...]
New South Loop condos from $160s
Although we haven't been able to gather much information other than what was mentioned in an ad in Sunday's Chicago Tribune, a new development called [...]
Light and airy in Bucktown for around $2.07 million
Although the white facade is ultimately what you're going to get at 1842 N Wood St in Bucktown, the online listing for the four-bedroom 3.5-bath sin [...]
Carnival of Real Estate: comp killers, homophobes and short sales
This week's Carnival of Real Estate is hosted by the Christian Real Estate Network. If you're an agent representing bargain-seeking buyers, you might [...]
We like to watch: converted church in East Village
If you're in the market for a loft but you're not thrilled about living in a former industrial building, this two-bedroom two-bath unit inside a for [...]
A walk down Euclid Avenue in Jackson Park Highlands
We're feeling a bit nostalgic for Jackson Park Highlands day (on the Yo last Friday) so we thought we'd take you down another street in the neighbor [...]
Chicago rent barometer: Far West Side
What does your rental buck buy on the Far West Side? We looked over a few listings to give you a snapshot view:
- For $1,200, you can rent a new-co [...]
A walk down Bennett Avenue in Jackson Park Highlands
Jackson Park Highlands day is over, but our obsession continues. Bennett Avenue (pictured) looks quite a bit like Constance Avenue or Cregier Avenue [...]
A walk down Constance Avenue in Jackson Park Highlands
Here's a look around Constance Avenue in Jackson Park Highlands, which for my money is every bit as pretty as Cregier Avenue to the west.
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A rainy day at the South Shore Cultural Center
Although the South Shore Cultural Center is not in Jackson Park Highlands, it has been the site of gatherings in honor of its residents, like Jesse [...]
A walk down Cregier Avenue in Jackson Park Highlands
Cregier Avenue, the western border of Jackson Park Highlands, is lined with single-family homes. On the west side of the street, south of 69th Stree [...]
Pilsen street scene: eccentric cyclist at 18th and Paulina
We're not certain what's going on down in Pilsen, but every time we're there it seems as if someone comes by on some kind of self-designed bike. We [...]
We like to watch: Dutch colonial in Rogers Park
Rogers Park inspired author Adam Langer to pen Washington Story and Crossing California. It also inspired us to take a look at this three-bedroom 1 [...]
Conversion comes to Logan Square corner
Prospective buyers interested in scoping out Logan Square might want to check out Schubert Square, 3329 W Schubert Ave, a 12-unit condo conversion f [...]
Monday roundup on a Tuesday: what will happen to Lake View's Diplomat Hotel
Sure, we usually do this on Mondays, but, hey, yesterday was a holiday which gives us no option but to do it today. Let's take a go around the Yo.
In [...]