Author: yochicago

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Name the nabe of the surrealistic seat

Name the nabe of the surrealistic seat

Somewhere in Chicago, this leafy-winged lounger prowls a front yard on its long, iron stilts. Be the first to name the neighborhood where this recli [...]
Name the nabe of the wasteland

Name the nabe of the wasteland

At the moment, this block doesn't seem particularly verdant or profitable, but at least one developer looks at this street and sees "green." Be the [...]
Name the nabe of the horseshoe firehouse

Name the nabe of the horseshoe firehouse

Somewhere in Chicago, fire trucks scream out onto the street through this horseshoe-shaped entrance. Be the first to name the nabe of this firehouse [...]
Name the nabe of the big foot

Name the nabe of the big foot

Not Sasquatch - just a big red foot. Name the neighborhood where it plants its prints and win a YoChicago yo-yo. [...]
Name the nabe of the metal man

Name the nabe of the metal man

The last nabe was easy, but what about this one? Be the first to name the neighborhood where this piece of public art poses and win a YoChicago yo-y [...]
Name the name of the cat's-eye staircase

Name the name of the cat's-eye staircase

Instead of winding upward in a smooth, spiral arc, this stairway turns sharply at each floor, creating this double-convex effect. Be the first to na [...]
Name the nabe of the shy home

Name the nabe of the shy home

Talk about putting a wall up and pushing away! Be the first to name the neighborhood where this wallflower home stands and win a Yo yo-yo, something [...]
Name the nabe of the wacky weathervane

Name the nabe of the wacky weathervane

Roosters and trash cans and bowling balls, oh my! Be the first to name the neighborhood of this artistic apex and win a Yo yo-yo. [...]
Name the nabe of the edible adventure

Name the nabe of the edible adventure

Eating at a diner is kind of like floating down a river: If you don't pay attention, you'll never know how long you've been there or where you'll en [...]
Name the nabe of the block game

Name the nabe of the block game

One look at this structure and I feel I could play Tetris for hours. Be the first to name the neighborhood and win a Yo yo-yo. [...]
Name the nabe with a star in the sky

Name the nabe with a star in the sky

Who says you can't see the stars in Chicago? Be the first to name this celestial neighborhood and win a glowing Yo yo-yo. [...]
Name the nabe that turned the city upside-down

Name the nabe that turned the city upside-down

Talk about art reflecting life, or at least flipping it. Be the first to name the neighborhood where this art piece can be seen and win an equally d [...]
Name the nabe where textures war

Name the nabe where textures war

Can you be the first to name the neighborhood of this colorful clash? To the victor goes the spoils (or is it just spoil?): a mighty Yo yo-yo. [...]
Name the nabe where we found sin

Name the nabe where we found sin

The Spiked Mace of Sin: Its sounds like a B-movie, but it's actually a pretty cool mural. Be the first to repent and name the neighborhood of this p [...]
Name the nabe with the Ribbon of Hope

Name the nabe with the Ribbon of Hope

I'm certain this mural isn't referring to the Olympic rhythmic gymnastics accessory, although those can be quite inspiring as well. Be the first to [...]
Name the nabe with the floppy-hat roof

Name the nabe with the floppy-hat roof

Even buildings need to accessorize. Be the first to name the neighborhood above and add a ladies' Yo t-shirt to your wardrobe. [...]
Name the nabe where dressage dazzles

Name the nabe where dressage dazzles

Be the first to tell us the neighborhood where the African-American cowboys congregate on Saturday mornings in the summer and win a rowdy Yo yo-yo. [...]
Name the nabe with the painted bays

Name the nabe with the painted bays

You see bays in a range of colors and designs throughout Chicago. Be the first to identify the neighborhood where this bayside-toned building soaks [...]
Name the nabe of the ape-faced abode

Name the nabe of the ape-faced abode

There's an animal in all of us, but I swear I can see a few on this facade as well. Be the first to name the neighborhood of the house that drives me [...]
Name the nabe with the curly bookworm

Name the nabe with the curly bookworm

I was the kid on the right. Still am, actually, just a bit taller. I can't tell you how many things I run into while walking and reading. I've got the [...]
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