Podmajersky's private history of Pilsen
Developer and landlord John Podmajersky is, for better or worse, something of a legend in Pilsen. He came to the neighborhood nearly half a centur [...]
Pilsen gallery hosts exhibition of Indian films
Low rents have helped contribute to a bustling art scene in Pilsen. One of the many galleries in the neighborhood-- Polvo, located at 1458 W 18th St [...]
Christmas gets political in Pilsen
The Mexica Political Organization is hosting a "Christmas celebration with a political twist" this Thursday in Pilsen. We're not sure what the "twist" [...]
How do condo owners feel about new eyes in the Chicago sky?
We noticed the installation of the new surveillance camera this morning, a block from the Yo office, at Belmont and Sheffield. For those who haven't [...]
Is it the size of the Calatrava Spire or what the developer does with it?
Chicago Sun-Times architecture critic Kevin Nance was a big fan of the old Fordham Spire design, before The Fordham Company handed the project off t [...]
Are Chicago bathrooms ready for colorful commodes?
We've seen some awfully funky bathrooms in our day, but we've yet to see one of these hip, multicolored toilets from Japan in a Chicago bathroom. Ap [...]
West Town condo conversion bonanza!
West Town isn't quite as fat with condo conversions as Lake View or Lincoln Park, but we spotted some new ones here and there on a recent ride throu [...]
Book explores Pilsen in pictures
If you're still jonesing for quality photographs of Pilsen after checking out our photo gallery, check out Paul D'Amato's Barrio: Photographs from Ch [...]
Yo ho ho: Winter cheer in Bridgeport
There's loads of Christmas spirit on the Southwest Side. Frosty was spotted keeping watch outside a Bridgeport bungalow.
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Pilsen and gentrification
Long-time Pilsen, Chicago residents Jane Cortes and Sherry Rontos talk about some of the changes underway in their neighborhood. [...]
Mexican restaurants? No más, por favor
Pilsen has a craving for some American food. You'll hear that, and much more about Pilsen businesses in the second part of our extended interview wit [...]
Pilsen — where the Lithuanians are hiding
Watch the first part of our extended interview with Jane (Juana) Cortes and Sherry Rontos of the Pilsen Together Chamber of Commerce.
Jane and Sher [...]
Pilsen, Chicago, en español
Join Pilsen residents Armando Saleh-Ramirez and Juana (Jane) Cortes for a brief look at this multi-ethnic neighborhood. [...]
Pilsen Week – Do immigrants make us safer?
Some evidence suggests that more immigrants equals less crime. Learn more about this issue at Hispanic Trending. [...]
Non-latinos lead Pilsen sex offenders
Pilsen may be nearly 90% Latino, but Latinos are outnumbered on the Chicago Police Department's roster of registered sex offenders. Meet your Pilsen n [...]
Pilsen – where the Lithuanians are hiding
Part one of an extended interview with long-term Pilsen residents Jane (Juana) Cortes and Sherry Rontos. [...]
HGTV show wants Chicago Realtors and sellers for the spotlight
Forget about putting that shaky, hand-held home video up on YouTube-- Home & Garden Television wants to shoot Chicago resale listings in high defini [...]
Do real estate agents encourage illegal conversions?
Illegal conversions of homes into apartments, subdivision of apartments, and room rentals are common in communities that host a lot of immigrants, and [...]
Rich Daley, contrarian
In researching the Pilsen TIF district, we came across this gem of a Daleyism:
"Some people might say these companies are part of the old economy, bu [...]
Whose language is it anyway?
Last week, riding home on the Blue Line L from O'Hare, somewhere between the Cumberland and Harlem stops (it was late, I was tired), an inebriated His [...]