May 24th 2010 3:50PM
A contrast to the brick rowhouses and brownstones often found in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, the facade of this three-bedroom apartment resembles a cottage from a remote European town. Inside, the charm of the chalet-style rental repeats throughout, with three fireplaces, marble bathrooms, hardwood floors, wood... Continue Reading »
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 »
Mar 3rd 2010 11:00AM
Lincoln Park has been on the list of "hot" Chicago neighborhoods since the Great Fire warmed its southern boundaries. Today the heat is provided by a young, energetic demographic (fueled by DePaul University and a staggering number of restaurants, bars and clubs) and rows of luxury single-family townhomes. It's been a... Continue Reading »
Mar 1st 2010 9:00AM
The wrecking balls are demolishing the last of Chicago's Cabrini-Green tenement buildings. A couple weeks ago, there were four mid-rise buildings left in one of the nation's most notorious public housing projects. Now, there are three and soon all18 towers will be gone. Almost 10 years after the City of Chicago announced... Continue Reading »
