Weekly wrap

The week that was in Chicago

The seven stories that moved Chicago in the past seven days — everything you'd want to know if you switched off for a week.

Updated every Monday.

1. 1

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   Why Park Ridge Still Delivers Blue-Chip Value to Chicago Homebuyers

   Sat, 4 July

2. 2

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   Gold Coast Mega-Mansion Tops $13 Million in Chicago’s Blockbuster June Auction

   Sat, 4 July

3. 3

   property

   Buying Beats Renting in These Chicago Suburbs as Prices Shift

   Sat, 4 July

4. 4

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   Forest Park Emerges as Chicago’s New Growth Corridor With Transit, Tech Upgrades

   Sat, 4 July

5. 5

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   Gold Coast Penthouse Smashes Records as Chicago’s Highest Auction Sale This Month

   Sat, 4 July

6. 6

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   Suburbs Where Buying Is Now Cheaper Than Renting: The New Math in Chicago’s Collar Communities

   Sat, 4 July

7. 7

   wellness

   Chicago’s Dog-Friendly Parks Emerge as Social Fitness Hubs

   Sat, 4 July