South Side
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Uber is bringing dockless electric bikes to Chicago’s South Side
The red Jump bikes will debut on Monday as part of the city’s six-month pilot program.
Developer pulls the plug on 440-acre South Works plan
The vacant Far South Side parcel will not be turning into a 20,000-home residential neighborhood anytime soon.
Obama Presidential Center poised for May Plan Commission vote
The South Side project’s organizers are ready to formalize their plan with the City of Chicago.
Dockless bike-share pilot program heads to Chicago’s Far South Side
If all goes well, the system could be expanded to the rest of the city.
Far South Side senior housing project approved by city despite resident concerns
The 7-story building will break ground in September
U.S. Steel South Works megadevelopment faces delay over soil contamination
The ambitious lakefront project calls for 20,000 modular homes.
Work moves forward on new Daley College engineering and manufacturing center
The school’s colorful JGMA-designed addition is on track to open next year.
Grand Boulevard’s historic Swift Mansion dips below $1M
The newly reduced 1893 greystone has some great details but will still need some work.
CTA reveals route, new stations for South Side Red Line extension
The news brings the long-discussed project one step closer to reality.
South Side Community Arts Center designated a National Treasure
The Bronzeville institution was officially recognized today by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
South Chicago residents rally to save shuttered YMCA
One of the longest operating YMCA branches in the city, the South Chicago facility officially closed today
Historic Nash House in Kenwood returns with new asking price
The 1895 South Side property features seven bedrooms plus a detached two-bedroom coach house.
Quaint, vintage Beverly home asks $279,000
This single family home is surrounded by a large yard
New condo and movie theater projects proposed for Chicago’s South Shore
Real estate developers are showing renewed interest in the lakefront community.
Daley College breaks ground on JGMA-designed engineering and manufacturing center
The $45 million facility will help unify the school’s Ford City campus with an industrial inspired design.
Chicago homes for sale along the CTA Red Line under $400K
If you’re looking for a new home along the CTA’s busiest transit line, you’re in luck
Pullman’s annual housewalk returns in October
The unique tour offers visitors an up close look at Chicago’s original factory town
Major distribution and warehouse complex proposed for Pullman
The project’s developer suggests that the industrial park could bring 1,000 jobs to Pullman
Obama Foundation will build its own parking garage for presidential center
The Obama Presidential Center will now occupy 35 acres of public parkland.
Report: Northwest side homeowners most ‘equity rich’ in city
Meanwhile many South Side homeowners are still seriously underwater on their mortgages.
CTA has ‘no plans’ to extend Green Line to Jackson Park
Mass transit to the future Obama Presidential Center is not likely to happen anytime soon.
Developers to acquire 440-acre South Works site, build 20,000 new homes
According to the City of Chicago, a sale agreement has been reached for long-vacant US Steel property at 8080 S. Lake Shore Drive.
Public art and DJ booth on tap for new 95th Street Red Line terminal
Renown Chicago artist Theaster Gates envisions tapestries made from old fire hoses and a live radio station broadcasting over the station’s PA system.
Three renovated South Side single family homes to consider
Here’s a look at three vintage homes ranging from $265K all the way up to $1.69M.
Chicago skyline now has 33 active tower cranes
Dozens of new high-rise projects are currently under construction around Chicago.
Rhymefest and Blackstone Bicycle Works team up on bicycle safety PSA
The music video features local rappers Jorge Mikell, Adarah Hale, and Rio.
Historic five-bedroom home in Jackson Park Highlands asks $710K
The spacious 1926 home is convenient to the lake, the South Shore Cultural Center, and the future site of the Obama Presidential Library.
Thoroughly overhauled Oakland Victorian seeks $659K
This clean greystone was the recipient of an award from the Commission on Chicago Landmarks.
Which wards have seen the most zoning changes so far this year?
Chicago’s 1st and 27th wards have seen the most zoning activity so far in 2017.
Two Chicago-area midcentury time capsules for under $250K
If you’re a fan of the midcentury modern aesthetic, you can’t go wrong with either of these houses.
South Side CTA rail car factory cleared to break ground
The upcoming Hegewisch facility will see train car manufacturing return to the Windy City following a 50 year hiatus.
New affordable housing development heads to 89th & Loomis
The so-called ‘Brainerd Park Apartments’ will be built on 12 vacant lots formerly owned by the City of Chicago.
Grand Boulevard Victorian mansion asks $825K
Much of the home’s original architectural detail remains intact
New grocer finally coming to shuttered South Shore Dominick’s
The St. Louis-based Shop 'n Save has signed a lease for the former Dominick’s store in South Shore.
Obama Foundation: Presidential center’s economic impact could be worth billions
The Obama Foundation says that the proposed presidential center would support thousands of jobs.
Cute and colorful post-war bungalow in Mt. Greenwood asks $340K
This updated South Side home is the perfect spot to settle down for not a lot of dough.
Freshly rehabbed Grand Boulevard greystone lists for $399K
Everything is shiny and new in this classic Chicago house
What would you change about the Obama Presidential Center plan?
The president says that the game-changing campus could be delivered in four years.