Zen condos set for June deliveries in West Loop
Oculus Development's Zen, 225 S Sangamon St, sits at the gateway to both the West Loop and, hopefully, a new era in mid-rise architecture. The desig [...]
Emerald off the ground in West Loop
Emerald is just peeking above ground in the West Loop. The twin 12-story buildings, designed by architect Pappageorge / Haymes, may not be the mos [...]
Ripped from the headlines: Mac buys 47 buildings in Hyde Park
Mac buys 47 buildings in Hyde Park Hyde Park Herald
Tower planned at Ashland and Taylor Chicago Journal
Hotel condos coming to Hoffman Estates Glo [...]
River North works in progress: 50 East Chestnut
Now that's a busy skyline. Jameson Development's 50 East Chestnut has come a long way since we last stopped by. The 39-story tower has nearly reach [...]
Studs Terkel Media Awards
The Community Media Workshop's annual awards, Studs Terkel, presenting, March 28, 2007. [...]
This land is Studs’ land
Following Studs Terkel's presentation of the Studs Terkel Media Awards on March 28, the staff and board of the Community Media Workshop joined him on [...]
Perimeter Gallery, 210 W. Superior, River North, Chicago, 3
In the final part of a 3-part series, gallery director Frank Paluch talks about some of the contemporary ceramic and fiber art in his AIA award-winni [...]
Perimeter Gallery, 210 W. Superior, River North, Chicago, II
The gallery is currently exhibiting the paintings of Margaret Ponce Israel.
Gallery director Frank Paluch talks about Israel's art as he shows us [...]
Perimeter Gallery, River North, Chicago, Part one
Frank Paluch's AIA award-winning Perimeter Gallery was a pioneer in River North, which has become the second largest gallery district in the US.
P [...]
Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers, Tree Studios, Chicago
Chris Orput talks about his company's Shaker-inspired furniture and its location in the historic Tree Studios, 607 N. State St. [...]
Ohio House Motel, River North, Chicago
This colorful River North landmark is one of the few budget-priced hotels in downtown Chicago. [...]
Oil & Vinegar, River North, Chicago
Join Denise O'Connell for a sampler of the offerings of this European oil and vinegar boutique that recently opened in Chicago. [...]
Developers introduce townhomes, live-work space at Westhaven Park
The wisest way to develop housing is to give the people what they want, not to tell them what they want, says Pam Gecan, marketing manager for AMS R [...]
Construction on Bucktown Place nearing completion
Details are key to the appeal of Bucktown Place, according to Lorraine Denham of Coldwell Banker, which is marketing the 12-unit condo development. [...]
A drive around River North
I tested my latest toy on Monday - a car window mount for the video cam - to give you a look at the "built environment."
It doesn't get more eclect [...]
River North restaurants do not always have to break the bank, especially on Hubbard Street
For all of the high-end choices River North offers, the neighborhood is also home to some casual dining destinations well worth visiting.
The newest [...]
Kingsbury Plaza brings luxury rentals to River North
Condos aren't the only things filling the high-rises headed up in River North. The Habitat Company is renting studio to two-bedroom luxury apartmen [...]
Odyssey Lofts in West Loop ready for July deliveries
Buying new construction or a loft conversion requires a lot of imagination. People often must purchase only a hypothetical home, drawn together in t [...]
Ripped from the headlines: Studs Terkel, others to examine Stateway Gardens' transformation at conference
Conference to examine Stateway Gardens Gaper's Block
Anti-slavery link may save old house Trib
Freed plans $100 million Carson's renovation Crain' [...]
A drive through River North, Chicago
This neighborhood hosts well-known tourist restaurants (Gino's, Hard Rock, Rainforest Cafe, Portillo's, Harry Caray's) and a say of parking lots. It' [...]