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Evanston's Stained Glass features wine and foie gras
The Stained Glass (1735 Benson Ave., 847-864-8600), an Evanston restaurant that would fit right in if it were in River North or Lincoln Park, prides i [...]
Ranalli's reopens, adds a name
The Old Town standby Ranalli's (1925 N. Lincoln Ave., 312-642-1300) is open for business again after a months-long shut-down for remodeling--and perha [...]
16th Ward Alderman's relationship with real estate consultant questioned
California investment company Blythe Holdings, Inc. wanted to buy 100 city lots on which to build housing in Chicago's 16th Ward, and used the service [...]
Let's take a go around the Yo
Wicker Park: Wicker Park's Mystery Machine station wagon
Woodlawn: Am I just saying this because I'm a dog owner?
Irving Park: The Irving Park beg [...]
Wicker Park week extended due to neighborhood demand
Well, friends, Wicker Park week was such a smash success that due to popular demand - and the fact that it's late Friday and we haven't posted half [...]
Who's buying as Deer Point Homes' Shepherds Crossing hits 75% sold?
Builder Deer Point Homes reports that Shepherds Crossing, a development of 239 single-family houses in Zion, is 75 percent sold. A news release anno [...]
Block clubs do more than party
And they're a sure sign of a tough neighborhood.
This one appears to be getting the job done. Maybe the next block up - the site of a thriving ope [...]
Wicker Park week: What – or who – is in JoJo's Closet?
Makes you wonder what - or who - is in JoJo's closet, eh? You can get a clue about what goes on behind the mysterious window at the corner of North [...]
Stars Motel going out with a whimper, not a bang
We arrived at The Stars Motel yesterday hoping it would go down in a blaze of glory like the Sands or the Dunes, but apparently the old motel's lega [...]
Yo set to cover Stars Motel demolition
Tomorrow, it's curtains for the old Stars Motel at 6100 N Lincoln Ave, and Yo will be there to cover the demolition. S & S Home Builders is replac [...]
Wicker Park condo building sells out
We just heard Northfield Place, the 16-unit new-construction building at North and Marshfield avenues, has sold out, but judging by what we've seen [...]
Don't rely on city to ensure quality of construction on your new house or condo
A little piece of paper sure goes a long way. In the September issue of New Homes Magazine, home inspector and columnist Tom Corbett reminds new homeb [...]
Monday, Monday
It's Monday, Monday, manic or otherwise. Let's take a go around the Yo. Lake Forest: The best-staffed lemonade stand in Lake Forest
Humboldt Park: Su [...]
Welcome to West Avondale Village
If you're as confused as we are about where to find West Roscoe Village, KeepGoing.org suggests you look in Avondale.
Start at Roscoe Village and go [...]
Tips on blogging
Hey, not that anyone who writes for YoChicago needs any pointers (except maybe, me), but perhaps some of you kids out there are thinking of taking a s [...]
Can quaint Northbrook retain its charm despite growth and inevitable teardowns?
In the September issue of New Homes Magazine, Yo's own Michael Austin takes a look at the northwest suburb of Northbrook and finds the country's old [...]
Dinner and drama in a mansion
Lookingglass isn't the only place for live theater along the Magnificent Mile.
Just a few steps off Michigan Avenue, at Lawry's The Prime Rib (100 E. [...]
Kid stuff
Story by Alison Soltau | Photography by Marc PoKempnerÂ
Baby boom follows condo boom in West Lakeview neighborhoods
The Baby Jogger puts many s [...]
DPD approves Lagrange's "dancing" condo towers for South Loop
The city's Department of Planning and Development has approved plans for two new high-rises proposed by Kargil Development Partners with a design by [...]
Cubs added seats; Lake View residents wonder when they'll add parking
The Cubs added 1,790 extra seats when they expanded the bleachers at Wrigley, which means extra cars in a neighborhood that's already jammed on game d [...]