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Mapping the West Loop’s unprecedented development boom
A look at the 58 projects in the pipeline.
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The most beautiful historic interiors in Chicago
There’s beauty everywhere: Theaters, fieldhouses, apartments, lobbies and libraries.
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Revisit Ferris Bueller’s Chicago
You can take a cinematic tour of 1980s Chicago featured in the classic John Hughes film.
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Chicago’s essential hardware stores, mapped
These are essential businesses still open where you can get cleaning supplies, housewares, and maybe even a roll of toilet paper.
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15 best vintage furniture stores in Chicago
From eclectic antique markets to curated midcentury modern shops.
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The best places to work when you aren’t going into the office in Chicago
Not a fan of working from home? These spots have free wifi, good coffee, and plenty of outlets.
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What makes an Irish bar authentic? Look for these 6 design elements.
Here are a few ways to spot the real deal in Chicago.
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16 iconic signs that define Chicago
From neon church crosses, flashing theater names, and the red Wrigley marquee.
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27 iconic Chicago buildings that everyone should know
From Tribune Tower to the South Shore Cultural Center, these buildings are the heart and soul of the city.
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26 places to go in Chicago this winter
These are the places that you must visit in Chicago right now—new classics, old favorites, and other essential sites.
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14 significant Mies van der Rohe buildings in Chicago
From the Federal Center to the IIT campus.
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The best ice skating rinks in Chicago
From luxury rinks on high-rises to neighborhood ice in city parks.
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Downtown Chicago’s most iconic public art
Iconic work from Picasso to Miro and Chagall.
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9 Chicago area historic cemeteries to explore
See the city’s oldest burial grounds.
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10 beginner bike rides in Chicago
Here are some low-stress routes to get you started on two-wheels in the city
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14 secret parks and gardens in Chicago
Green rooftops, tucked away gardens, beautiful parks
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Where to watch Navy Pier’s fireworks along the lakefront
From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, where to see Navy Pier fireworks all summer long.
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Mapping architect César Pelli’s legacy in Chicago
The late designer’s most significant contributions to the Chicago skyline are still yet to come.
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11 outdoor pools for summer in Chicago
Indoor pools are open year-round, and outdoor pools are open from mid-June to Labor Day. Plus, they’re all free.
Chicago’s worst intersections turned into minimalist map art
"The Crotch" is now wall art
New heat map shows Chicago’s favorite running, cycling routes
You can see the Chicago Marathon route
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Chicago's 54 high-rises under construction, mapped
Developers are keeping Chicago architects and construction crews very busy this summer with no fewer than 54 active tower projects currently rising across the city.
Who owns what along the North Branch?
Developers have already starting moving in on the many industrial properties that line the Chicago River’s North Branch.
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Mapping the West Loop development boom
With new proposals coming out of the woodwork seemingly every single week, it is now an appropriate time to compile and visualize the developments headed to what is what is now undoubtedly Chicago’s hottest neighborhood.
The development activity happening in your neighborhood
An updated map tool from Chicago Cityscape allows users to easily crawl permits and census data.
See how much Chicago has developed over the last 30 years
A new time lapse feature from Google Earth shows how cities around the globe have changed over the decades. And it should be no surprise that Chicago’s downtown has changed in the last 30 years.
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10 great starter homes throughout Chicago
Unlike cities on the east and west coasts, Chicago's vast inventory of affordable houses and condos makes homeownership obtainable for many.
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Where to Rent in Chicago Right Now
Developers delivered thousands of new apartment units to the greater downtown area last summer, and this year is looking to be another repeat.
Mapping Chicago's Landmark Buildings
With so many buildings having some form of historic designation, it can get difficult keeping track of them all. Fortunately, there's now an interactive map that pins each one of Chicago's city designated landmarks.
Mapping Coyote Sightings in Chicago
Coyotes sightings in Chicago have been on the rise in recent years, and now there's a convenient map that helps detail exactly where coyotes have been spotted.
Many Chicago Neighborhoods Are at Risk of Lead Exposure
While the drinking water that is produced from Lake Michigan may be some of the safest in the country, Chicago is a city with a large inventory of aging homes that still contain lead paint and pipes.
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The 16 Most Expensive Listings in Chicago Right Now
From historic mansions, to contemporary spaces, to sky-high penthouses, these residences are currently the most expensive on the market in Chicago.