Author: yochicago

Name the nabe of this space-age mural
After a week or two with no nabes to name, we're reviving a classic at YoChicago.
Tell us the the street and neighborhood where you'll find this mu [...]
Ripped from the headlines: Rate cut brings mortgages near record
Children's hospital gets downtown helipad Daily News
City left looking for connection Naperville Sun
Rate cut brings mortgages near record Sun-Ti [...]

Name the nabe of the red brick church
Our last 'Name the nabe' post received a less-than-enthusiastic response (but it's still up there!), so we decided to throw you an easier one.
Name [...]

Name the nabe with the mosaic planters
Name the location and neighborhood that's home to these mosaic planters and you'll be the lucky owner of a new shiny Yo yo-yo and YoChicago t-shirt. [...]

Deal of the day: I-GO membership, extra upgrades for buyers at The Element
The first 10 pre-construction buyers at The Element Condominiums at 2124 N. California in Logan Square can choose from a laundry list of incentives to [...]

Name the nabe of the Christmas block
Tell us where this famed block is and name the neighborhood that hosts it ... Better yet, head out there on an evening and see how a committed group [...]

Name the nabe of the plant-pot statue
Here's a warm-weather photo sure to sour your coffee on this frigid December day. Name the nabe of this potted beauty and you will win one of our daz [...]

Name the nabe of the cap-and-gown sculptures…
...and the four stone tablets made by "Class of '97." Our last "Name the nabe" was pretty obscure, so we decided to toss you a softball this time ar [...]

Name the nabe of the bird mosaic
The holidays are upon us, so what better time to score a snazzy YoChicago T-shirt and yo-yo? If you're the first person to name the neighborhood of [...]
Ripped from the headlines: Prairie standoff ends
Prairie standoff ends Chicago Sun Times
Arlington Market gets change to already - approved plan Daily Herald
City's landmark el system could becom [...]
Ripped from the headlines: Trump hotel Dec. 3 opening could be delayed by city
Trump hotel Dec. 3 opening could be delayed by city Chicago Tribune
Freddie Mac loses $2 billion on bad mortgages Chicago Tribune
Homes sales slo [...]

The Powerhouse building: Trains in the office
Learn more about the feats of engineering involved in rehabbing the historic Powerhouse Building, at 221 N Clinton St - and get a look through the d [...]

Name the nabe of the carved red door
Name the name of this door and you will be the lucky new owner of a spiffy YoChicago T-shirt and dazzling YoChicago yo-yo. [...]

Name the nabe of the geese-filled pond
In what neighborhood will you find these geese? Hint: These geese might see dead people. The first person to get the right answer gets a free YoChic [...]
Ripped from the headlines: Evanston downtown plan revealed
Evanston downtown plan revealed Trib
Stop taking pictures of Marina City! ArchitectureChicago Plus
Riding the foreclosure bus Chicago Magazine
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Chicago deal of the day: free plasma TV at West Loop's VB1224
We've posted before about some fabulous "come on down" deals at VB1224, the West Loop loft conversion at 1224 Van Buren St. A scaled-back perk is no [...]

New development round-up: South Side
450 E Bowen Ave: three or four bedrooms, two or 2.5 baths, from the $250s to the $350s
Kenwood Homes, 1201 E 46th St: three bedrooms, from the $ [...]

New development round-up: Northwest Side, part 2
1635 N Talman Ave: four bedrooms and 3.5 baths, from the $690s
Bloomingdale Crossing, 2438 W Bloomingdale Ave: three units with two or three bedr [...]

New development round-up: Northwest Side, part 1
3234 W Leland Ave: two or three bedrooms, from the $220s
3105 W Argyle St: nine units with two or three bedrooms, from the $180s
Oliver, 4656 [...]

Ravenswood / North Center new development round-up
4804 N Hamilton Ave: six units with three bedrooms and two baths, from the $540s to the $570s
2241 W Irving Park Rd: three bedrooms and two to 2. [...]