Evanston tower approved after split vote
In the end, the decision to move forward with a 49-story mixed-use tower in downtown Evanston came down along gender lines: the men voted for it, and [...]
Name the nabe where you'll find this cross
We're enjoying the groove of giving away YoChicago t-shirts and yo-yos, so here's another easy challenge.
Be the first to name the neighborhood whe [...]
A Venus Flytrap for the unwary buyer
That's Tom Corbett's take on what he sees as "an abundance of poorly built" properties in Chicago today.
Corbett is a highly-rated home inspector w [...]
A Venus Flytrap for the unwary buyer
That's Tom Corbett's take on what he sees as "an abundance of poorly built" properties in Chicago today.
Corbett is a highly-rated home inspector [...]
Chicago deal of the day: Prices dropped in Albany Park
As part of New Homes Magazine's new monthly feature on starter homes, YoChicago toured a 9-unit gut rehab in Albany Park with Meg Kravitz, of Baird [...]
Ripped from the headlines: Wrigley Field for sale?
Cubs to sell Wrigley to state? Trib
Zell: Crisis won't cause recession Reuters (via Crain's)
Hard Rock developer buys Bridgeport parcel Crain's
J [...]
Joravsky explains Lincoln Square outcome
The city may have backed off its plan in Lincoln Square's eminent domain showdown, but there are still lingering questions about the nature of the pro [...]
Albany Park, 3105 W. Argyle condos, Chicago
Baird & Warner's Meg Kravitz walks YoChicago's Patrick Rollens through a model in a 9-unit condo rehab in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood.
The [...]
Budlong Woods, 2525 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago
YoChicago's Patrick Rollens joined Baird & Warner's Meg Kravitz to learn a bit about the Budlong Woods neighborhood and take a walk through a new con [...]
What's the name of big bird's nabe?
Be the first to give us the name of the neighborhood where Yo Val mingled with the eagles and we'll give you a YoChicago yo-yo and t-shirt. [...]
Kennedy Estates: Will transit options sell homes?
Yesterday Yo toured Kennedy Estates, a modern, 6-story European-inspired condo project in Jefferson Park. The site offers a unique mix of transit op [...]
Ripped from the headlines: Mid-rise proposed near Trump Tower
Condo project planned near Trump Tower Crain’s
Crane assembled at 353 N Clark AC Plus
Green project gets large subsidy Chicago Sun Times
Daley appoin [...]
Name this entryway's neighborhood
It's December and the spirit of giving has taken hold of us, so we're tossing out another easy-to-identify spot.
Tell us where this is and what nei [...]
Kennedy Estates in Jefferson Park, Chicago
Kennedy Estates is a new concrete, steel and glass condo in Jefferson Park on Chicago's northwest side. It's between the nearby Kennedy and Edens Exp [...]
Chicago is about to get Curbed
New York-based Curbed.com, which bills itself as “a gossip site” is closing in on its long-rumored Chicago launch. It’s long been one of my favorite r [...]
Trulia maps foreclosures
Trulia is now showing foreclosure properties, including lis pendens filings that may or may not represent active foreclosures.
RealtyTrac is the so [...]
Living by the El – it's not so bad
With all the talk recently of hooting owls invading the silence of suburbia, it's nice to be reminded of the hustle and bustle of city life. The Trib [...]
Ripped from the headlines:
Tenant signs in Loop office tower Globe St.
New option to finance Keystone Co-Op HP Progress
Rental laws tighten in Oak Lawn Trib
Mortgage mess h [...]
Alderman backs off Lincoln Square proposal
Ald. Gene Schulter (47th) appeared to backpedal away from a proposal that would have authorized the city to seize properties along Western Avenue in L [...]
Name the nabe with these outdoor living spaces
Of late our challenges have been a bit too challenging, so we're tossing out an easy one to help clear the heap of YoChicago wampum in Yo Val's cubi [...]