Five Getaway Homes Near (But Not Too Near) Chicago
Buy your own island, a place in the dunes, or an 1860s cabin as a place to summer (or winter) out of the city.
Buy your own island, a place in the dunes, or an 1860s cabin as a place to summer (or winter) out of the city.
Homebuyers are rethinking their priorities. Proximity to a downtown office? Not so important. Proximity to fresh air and nature? Top of the list. With that in mind, we identified 20 neighborhoods and suburbs that offer exceptional access to green spaces and recreation.
Move into a luxury condo from the roaring ’20s… or a penthouse that’s a house on the top of (a)p(artm)ent.
You can find very 1970s wet bars throughout the region—whether in a classic Northwest side bungalow of the era, a late-midcentury ranch in Rolling Meadows, or snuck into older, more elevated old houses.
It’s a tight market, but if you’re willing to compromise, you can find a nice space at a decent price in neighborhoods throughout the city.
From a woodsy Palatine roundhouse, to a cozy Mettawa country estate, to a midcentury-modern revival in Elmhurst, take a look at some of the coolest places to lounge around in the Chicago suburbs.
The grand manse at 400 Washington Road is more than 120 years old — but it hasn’t always had that address.
From Bruce Goff to Earl Young to two Frank Lloyd Wright houses, sample some famous Midwestern design this summer.
Two architects built a home to test their design theories — and fell in love with their creation.