A Luxury Apartment Boom in the Burbs
It was a banner year for newly constructed suburban rentals—with high-end amenities like fiber internet and a pet-washing station.
Contributors: Dawn Reiss
Striking Distance
See that chiseled pitching arm? That—and a knack for strikeouts—makes Cat Osterman the most feared woman in Olympic softball.
Walk On
Contest winning design will be available this summer
E-Tail Wagging
More Americans than ever are clicking “Add to Cart.” Check this out: how much Chicago spends online and what all that cash buys.
Beyond the Bar Scene
Sometimes Cupid needs a little help. Meet a few singles who were looking for love, and the matchmakers—both old-fashioned and newfangled—that brought them together.
Nothing But Net: 171 Great Chicago Web Sites
Lost in front of the Web address bar? Search engines letting you down? We scoured the Web to find the sites that make the lives of Chicagoans better in the real world, winnowing the chaff from the wheat to give you the best real-estate search, the most active foodie forum, the top local news sources, and much, much more.
A Name Game
We test out a few baby nameologists on two pairs of soon-to-be parents.