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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

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?

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?

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?

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 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

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

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. [...]
Pilsen and gentrification

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]
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