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Despite soaring prices in neighboring enclaves, Park Ridge combines classic prestige with surprising affordability for buyers who want a strong investment and a comfortable life near the city.
A historic North Michigan Avenue estate sets a new benchmark—redefining market expectations and reshaping the high-end auction landscape.
Monthly mortgage payments now undercut rents in several suburbs, flipping traditional wisdom on its head for would-be homeowners.
Renovated Blue Line stations and a major data center campus fuel a property boom in the near-west suburb.
A $13.9 million Gold Coast penthouse sets a new July benchmark, signaling robust demand for luxury homes and shaping expectations in the city’s auction market.
Soaring rental prices have outpaced mortgage payments in swathes of Chicagoland, changing the equation for prospective homebuyers.
From West Loop dog runs to lakeside parks, more Chicagoans are mixing pet-friendly play with outdoor exercise and neighborly connections.
Tensions rise over River West tower proposal as residents and developers clash on density, affordability, and neighborhood character.
Stubbornly high reserve prices, rising insurance costs, and heatwave-driven property concerns kept nearly one-third of listed homes unsold at last weekend’s auctions.
From riverside strolls to forested treks, here’s where to put your best foot forward this summer.
The Blue Island link opens up south-side real estate for first-time buyers and developers as Metra trains now reach Little Calumet in 29 minutes from the Loop.
A clutch of suburbs from Berwyn to Homewood now make homeownership more affordable than renting, upending traditional market patterns.
How Chicagoans can create a bedroom setup that supports deeper, healthier sleep—plus where to find help locally.
Steady resale values, top schools and vintage charm keep Park Ridge on investors’ radar—without the Lake Forest sticker shock.
Chicago's entry-level buyers face a vital decision—betting on brand-new developments or investing in existing homes. Here’s how the choices stack up in 2026.
As summer temperatures soar and city life hums, experts say controlling your bedroom environment is more critical than ever for a good night's rest.
From the serene bird sanctuary at Montrose Beach to the stone steps of Promontory Point, city dwellers are seeking quiet corners for their dawn wellness rituals.
Forget the blanket 'put your phone down' advice — the science on blue light, scrolling habits, and sleep loss is more complicated, and more urgent, than most Chicagoans realize.
Chicago's free Saturday morning 5K movement has grown to seven active courses across the city, and this summer more Chicagoans than ever are lacing up for the first time.
From the Lakefront Trail to quiet neighborhood greenways, the city's most welcoming bike paths are easier to find than you think.
From Logan Square to the Loop, a growing sleep crisis is hitting the city hard, and the fixes are simpler than most people think.
Chicago's wellness community is getting serious about bedtime rituals — and the research behind them is harder to ignore than ever.
Chicago's free weekly 5K movement is pulling thousands of residents into the city's green spaces every Saturday morning — here's exactly where to show up.
From the lakefront to neighborhood greens, early risers are staking out the city's finest outdoor spaces for dawn practice—here's where to go.
Chicago's wellness community is rethinking the midday rest — and sleep researchers say the details matter more than you'd think.
While visitors crowd the Riverwalk and Navy Pier, Chicagoans who know the city's green corridors are logging miles on trails that feel nothing like downtown.
From Wicker Park to the Gold Coast, Chicago sleepers are rethinking what happens before the lights go out.
With summer heat peaking and gym memberships hitting record prices, the city's trail network is drawing more walkers than ever — here's how to find your level.
Forget the blanket advice to ditch your phone at sunset — the science on screens and sleep is messier, and more useful, than you've been told.
From the lakefront to neighborhood park districts, the city's outdoor aquatic options are wider — and more affordable — than most Chicagoans realize.
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