Author: patrick rollens
Name the nabe with the faded mural
Tell us where you'll find this faded - but still attractive - mural and you'll be the proud owner of a YoChicago t-shirt and yo-yo. [...]
More for your money in Jefferson Park?
Back in December 2007, Yo toured Kennedy Estates, a new condo project on the tiny piece of land between I-90 and I-94, back in December. Despite a wea [...]
Solstice on the Park to open sales center this spring
It's being billed as the first new high-rise in Hyde Park in more than 30 years - and this spring, buyers will get first crack at Solstice on the Pa [...]
All news is local news: A conversation with Adrian Holovaty
We were quite taken with EveryBlock, a new Web tool rolled out last month that aggregates news on a block-by-block basis, so we jumped at the chance [...]
Ripped from the headlines: Transfer tax vote delayed, conditions considered
Committee delays vote on transfer tax Trib
Tax hike may come with strings Sun-Times
Garden shop's canopy can stay Southtown Star
Grove Parc resid [...]
Another perspective on the housing downturn
We've only just stumbled across Community Beat, a blog from the folks at the New Communities Program (itself part of the larger Local Initiatives Supp [...]
Quote of the day: Living large in Chicago?
"Chicago’s still a bargain compared to other large urban centers. When people first start investigating deals in Chicago and they’re from New York or [...]
Ripped from the headlines: Lake Shore Athletic Club sale closes, redevelopment pending
Lake Shore Athletic Club sale closes Crain's
32,000 seniors enroll for free rides Trib
Wrigley plan alienating Cubs suitors Crain's
Congress Hote [...]
Name the nabe with the snow-covered El train
Lately our 'Name the nabe' feature has showcased sunny, colorful neighborhoods in an attempt to beat the winter blues. Today, however, we're embraci [...]
Counter-quote of the day: Incentives wrong for buyers, developers
"I’m a firm believer that [incentives] are a bad move for both the developer and the people buying. There’s no pricing integrity, and you run a real r [...]
Catalpa Gardens offers 62 parking spaces for sale to non-residents
Not sure how unique this is, but it's certainly interesting, especially for Edgewater.
We learned earlier this week that one full floor of parking sp [...]
YoChicago gets nod from Chicago Magazine
A tip of the hat to Chicago Magazine for including us in their "Nothing But Net: 171 Great Chicago Web Sites" feature.
The package, available in the [...]
Ripped from the headlines: Downtown developers seek ways to lock in buyers
Developers court downtown homebuyers Trib
James Hotel sells for record $136.6M Crain's
Transit rides up 1% in 2007 CTA (via Tattler)
Chicago Real [...]
Comment of the day: Solid praise for Uptown high-rise developer
"The community owes a lot to Mr. Gouskos. His commitment to that area really helped turn it around. He was here long before it was popular to do such [...]
Firebird rolls out rent-to-own program in Rogers Park
We've heard it time and time again from our Realtor friends: Don't throw your money away by renting.
But in today's market, with prices in some nei [...]
Sales update: 5430 Sheridan nears 75 percent mark
Bluewater Companies may be taking its time with Bluewater 5440, but the firm's adjacent development is still moving ahead with sales - about a year af [...]
Bluewater 5440 still making waves in Edgewater?
A tip from a longtime Edgewater resident (thanks Marcum!) last week suggested that Bluewater 5440, a high-rise concept that's been in the works for se [...]
Ripped from the headlines: West Loop project still in negotiations with neighbors
West Loop condos still face opposition Chicago Journal
Going green often stymied by ignorance Trib
Chicago Realtors fight transfer tax CAR
Develo [...]
New full-floor model at 50 East Chestnut
Sorry for the teaser back in September, but we finally got our hands on the photos of the new model at 50 East Chestnut.
Designed by Gary Lee Partn [...]
Still waiting for the second phase of Theater District Lofts in Uptown
Uptown Update, a blog dedicated to news and commentary from the 46th Ward, published a nice check-in on the Theater District Lofts' second phase, wh [...]