From a modestly sized and priced no-HOA townhome to a supersized split-level designed by "the Blonde Builder of the Suburbs," the simple style offers a lot of options. Read more
From fake Frank Lloyd Wright, to a home within an Orland Park oasis, to a sprawling, sunny ranch with a horse barn, you can find a lot of green space by going south. Read more
Racine and Kenosha offer historic elegance near (or on) Lake Michigan if you want the opulence of the North Shore with the coziness of Oak Park or Riverside. Read more
From a graystone to a starter loft apartment to a nicely renovated old worker's cottage, you can find homes that reflect the city's history by the homes of two teams that define it. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more