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Lincoln Park – an urban oasis within renters’ reach
How would you like to have the nation’s second most visited city park as your front yard? Because that’s what you get, should you choose renting in Chicago’s Lincoln Park. Nestled between other highly desirable Chicago neighborhoods like Lake View, Old Town and Gold Coast, Lincoln Park is one of those places that you fall [...]
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Chicago’s next big neighborhoods worth a second look
It usually doesn’t take long before the up and coming neighborhoods are the most coveted new zip codes in town. There is word going around about an influx of residents flocking to the urban core. The popular neighborhoods are the first place that these new renters look, of course, meaning that soon enough our beloved [...]
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Chicago sees surge in multi-housing development
Renters’ lives have grown to be rather difficult in the last couple of years, with climbing rates and limited lease options mainly due to a lack of available units and a slowdown in apartment construction. Yet things are starting to change, hopefully for the best. In what appears to be a national trend right now, [...]
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Great deals on rent in Printers Row
Printers Row has proven to be one of the hottest neighborhoods in Chicago. Find your place near the action. Printers Row, an artistic community near South Lakeshore Drive, has earned a name for itself in recent history. Engaging community events, locally-owned shops and restaurants, and a unique history in literature have come together to create [...]
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Fabulous mixed-use community to fill 1601 W Division
Once upon a time there was a Pizza Hut. Then it was destroyed and something magnificent replaced it. Welcome to the intersection of Ashland and Division. Affordable rentals in Chicago are proving to be harder and harder to come by. New multifamily housing developments aren’t being completed fast enough to meet the demand. Any news [...]
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Pullman’s Wal Mart is controversy of economy
Wal Mart will soon be opening its doors in Pullman, and the controversy about economic benefits and relative job value that surrounded its approval has largely died down. Whether you agree or disagree with the company’s policies about unionization, benefits, and product sourcing, there’s no denying that Wal Mart has low prices and people shop [...]
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Northerly Island to enter a new green era
A city of internationally acclaimed museums, quality urban living, fabulous entertainment centers and esteemed schools, Chicago can only take pride in adding a new and improved camping hub to its portfolio. Chicagoans young and old, boaters, campers, anglers and bird watchers will be able to engage in fun-filled activities, educational programs and outdoor adventures just [...]
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La Grange, Wilmette, Arlington Heights top Chicago’s “transit-friendliest” suburbs list
Looking for a place to live that offers a viable alternative to auto travel? While bicycling and walking represent a good substitute to driving around the city with multiple protected and dedicated bike lanes already in use and another 30 miles currently in the pipeline, residents in the suburbs have mass transit to rely on [...]
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Bucktown knows no limits when it comes to trendy living
Whenever you get the feeling that you know the area very well, another restaurant is opened or another building gets restored. It’s like a fast-evolving mechanism that keeps life interesting and fun, without losing the historic component. This eastern wedge of Logan Square was once a working-class residential neighborhood and an artist enclave; yet now [...]
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Chicago and pet-owners get along just fine
Looks like man’s best friend is also a dependable ally in the fight for a healthy living. A recent study conducted by researchers from Kuopio University Hospital in Finland shows that babies who lived with a dog have fewer ear infections and were about 30 percent less likely to have respiratory infectious symptoms, including cough, [...]
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It’s easy to enjoy renting in Chicago’s West Loop
If you’re a young professional working in the Loop looking for a convenient commute, or you just want a place close to it all, just not in the middle of the “action”, the West Loop might just be what you’re looking for. It’s also perfect for young families with kids because it’s rather safe and [...]
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Wicker Park sets an example of eco-conscious living
Nowadays most renters look for lifestyle and convenience in their apartment choices, with an increased care for sustainable features and green living. Sustainable living environments, proximity to parks, schools and shopping destinations, as well as sustainable building materials join other primary requirements like granite countertops and central air conditioning on the list of amenities highly-coveted [...]
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Revamp of Rosenwald Apartments could breathe new life into Bronzeville
Great historical figures or influential characters are related to Rosenwald Apartments. Singer Nat “King” Cole, poet Gwendolyn Brooks and music producer Quincy Jones are said to have lived there, amidst a plethora of other notable, yet less famous residents. Besides bearing a great historical importance, the building complex occupies a piece of prime real estate [...]
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New Morgan station on the Green & Pink Lines open doors to the West Loop
The Morgan ‘L’ station is now officially open, a great accomplishment for both the city of Chicago and the Chicago Transit Authority. This is the first new CTA station to open in the city in 18 years, a move much anticipated by the members of the West Loop community and not only, and will fill [...]
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What? Good food in the ‘burbs? It’s true.
There’s no need to stay in the city (or trek to the city) to eat well. I have a confession: I don’t have a chic, expensive loft in a hip downtown district. I dream about that (and write about it) but that simply isn’t my reality. I commute into town, go to the cool places [...]
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Lakeview holds vibrant communities and cultural treasures
If I had to describe Chicago’s Lakeview in just one word, I’d say “diverse” is a perfect term for its multi-faceted ambiance and rich historical background. This cultural gem of the Windy City features a mix of modern architecture, low-rise flats and quaint mansions, upscale shopping destinations and top-rated restaurants. Perched upon the banks of [...]
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Street Food Artistry festival brings exquisite flavors to Bridgeport
Primarily a residential, multi-ethnic neighborhood that has evolved over generations to a dynamic, cozy little spot on the near South Side, Bridgeport is also home to plenty of fashionable boutiques, appealing eateries and vibrant urban events. Schaller’s Pump for one has been in business for over 100 years now and is still a great location [...]
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Oak Park – a convenient, cozy Chicago suburb
I’ve always been a fan of big city life; that’s where all the fun is: lively nightlife, numerous job opportunities, diverse shopping destinations and upscale dining options. Yet all the hustle and bustle of the city can be quite exhausting at times; if you’re looking for a quieter, more peaceful and energizing place to live [...]
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New federal grant to support development of Chicago’s transit infrastructure
The Windy City will soon boast a new and improved CTA station to ease the lives of thousands of Chicagoans traveling to and from the South Side neighborhoods and South suburbs. As recently announced by Senator Dick Durbin, Congressman Jesse Jackson, Congressman Bobby Rush and Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the CTA has been awarded a $20 [...]
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Chicago market tough for renters but good for the economy?
Vacancies are declining and rents are increasing in the Chicago metro area. Is this good news or bad news for apartment dwellers? Well, it depends on how you look at it. As always, there are two sides to every story. I’m pretty sure all of us struggling renters will not feel very happy with the [...]
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