In Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit and Indianapolis, the rate of homes going into foreclosure is about the same. But according to a new study by analysts at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, distressed homes here stay in foreclosure longer than they do in those other markets—which means they are likely to drag down our local housing market longer than the distressed homes in those other cities…
We had a great time at Design Harvest October 1-2, thanks to our designers, Room & Board, and some wonderful artists…
The targets of Occupy Wall Street and Occupy Together lead difficult lives full of uncertainty, fear, and instability. (No, seriously, let me explain.) Further proof that the rich are like us, they just have more money.
Photographer Michael Nye spent four and a half years collecting the stories and images of 52 Americans who suffer from hunger. The resulting exhibit is showing through October 30 at St. James Cathedral.
Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, Beth from Lockport asks about selling a home that neighbors a cemetery
With the second reinvention of the legendary bar officially happening today, a look back at where the legend came from, courtesy of Rick Kogan. Plus: Rick Telander on Rush Street circa 1988, and a tour of Chicago nightlife at the end of the ’80s.
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Morgan Gutterman, a veteran of the retail and wholesale clothing industries, likes to think outside the box when it comes to her own wardrobe. “I’m edgier and more fashion forward than most,” she says. After struggling to find clothes by her favorite designers in Chicago stores, Gutterman decided to launch her own boutique, The Edit (1917 N. Damen Ave.; 773-252-3350, shoptheedit.com), which opened yesterday in Bucktown…
Fifty years of the Pump Room: satin turbans and celebrities, flaming swords and Booth One—and the unforgettable May Darling.
After last night’s Mayoral Evening at the Oriental Theatre, part of the first-ever Chicago Ideas Week, I took an instant poll of those sitting near me, asking which of the three mayors in attendance—New York’s Michael Bloomberg, Atlanta’s Kasim Reed, and our own Rahm Emanuel—was most impressive. The folks around me confirmed my opinion: Rahm was…
Nothing like a warm croissant @ Hendrickx to start your day—unless it’s a warm chocolate-filled almond croissant @ Hendrickx. HENDRICKX BELGIAN BREAD CRAFTER: 100 E WALTON; 312-649-6717
