Endangered species: the Chicago back yard
With all the condo construction running amok across Chicago it was nice to have a rare sighting of a dog playing in a spacious backyard.
This picture [...]
Lincoln Park: luxury homes and homeless shelters
You just never know what is around the corner in Lincoln Park and money can't necessarily buy freedom of mind, it seems. A storm is brewing just a bl [...]
Teachers and cops moving to McKinley Park
We mentioned the other day that loft developments are shifting west to neighborhoods like Avondale because downtown land prices are so expensive and t [...]
Dinner and a ride
There's a great restuarant in Lincoln Park--literally in the park--that deserves your attention, especially at this time of year. It's called North Po [...]
The daily Joeff
Photo by Joeff Davis
Several readers have complained about the previous title of this feature.
Readers, thy will be done. We've washed the offens [...]
Lincoln Park's Emerald City
YoChicago took a breather and sat down next to the Tin Man in Lincoln Park's Oz Park the other day after spending an hour or so gawking at the starter [...]
The good burghers (and yuppies and aging fratboys) of Lincoln Park
Just when we thought Lincoln Park had ventured beyond gentrification straight into la-la land (multimillion dollar homes, restaurants with cell phone [...]
Where the rats are
Bucktown, Wicker Park, Lincoln Park and Lake View are the hot spots for rat infestation, according to today's RedEye.
I guess that's what happens w [...]
One Gouletas blessed by Lincoln Park, the other must be hoping for a miracle
We've been wondering what were the topics of conversation around the dinnertable at Thanksgiving at the Gouletas family home. The elder Nicholas Goule [...]
Avondale worries about yuppies in lofts
When you stand at the intersection of West Belmont Avenue and North Pulaski Road in Avondale it feels like the calm before the storm. On one side of B [...]
Chicago loft dresses in designer label
If we see yet another granite countertop and cherry cabinet combo in a new-construction housing unit (cue picture of boring granite counter), we're go [...]
Landmark that lady!
Recognizing just how much of a pillar Lois Weisberg is in our community, the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois is intent on making her a land [...]
Curbside parking in Streeterville
The upscale food market Fox & Obel at 401 E. Illinois St. (312-410-7301) in Streeterville is now offering free valet parking, effectively solving one [...]
The sound of Scottish d'dums
Hyde Park is the setting for a unique drum concert this Sunday, Jan. 22, when Scottish percussionist Colin Currie is featured in "Veni, Veni Emmanuel, [...]
Sake to you
Beginning tonight--tonight--the popular Sake and Sushi 101 class returns to Sushisamba Rio, the stylish River North restaurant at 504 N. Wells St. The [...]