May 19th 2010 11:30AM
Max Grinnell is a writer, teacher, researcher and general man-about-town -- hence his job as an urbanologist. He tells us why Chicago's Lincoln Park, with its mix of people, interesting buildings and free zoo, is where he makes his home. And yes, it does involve a restaurant Sinatra frequented. Lovers of Elks temples read... Continue Reading »
May 13th 2010 1:30PM
Recent graduates in search of it all -- the great job, the fabulous apartment and booming city life -- should go north. According to a study by Gradspot.com, the site's list of Top Ten Cities for Recent Grads put Chicago, land of brutal winters and catsup-less hot dogs, at No. 1 -- thanks to its high quality of life,... Continue Reading »
May 13th 2010 8:20AM
On a corner lot in Bucktown, this four-bedroom, two-bath duplex looks more like a monastery or an old school. But on the inside, the 2,000-square-foot space is a cozy home with hardwood floors, slanted dormer second-floor ceilings, and exposed-brick walls. Bucktown, a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood West of Chicago's... Continue Reading »
