Bridgeport

Bridgeport is a significantly diverse neighborhood in Chicago located on the city’s South Side. It is bordered by the south branch of the Chicago River towards the North and Bubbly Creek towards the West. Pershing Road is located towards the South of the community area, and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks border it towards the […]

Chicago Real Estate

Chicago Real Estate Pointers for Prospective Buyers Chicago real estate offers a wide variety of options. Notwithstanding, before going shopping for your ideal piece of property, here are some things you have to do first. Become An Expert About Real Estate Do your research into the Chicago real estate market. Ascertain what the prevailing rates […]

West Pullman

A historic landmark district, the neighborhood of Pullman was named after the inventor of the Pullman Sleeping Car, George M. Pullman, and was constructed as the first planned industrial town in 1879. The town’s main industry, to no surprise, was in Pullman’s railroad interests. The town was annexed to Chicago after the infamous Pullman strike […]

North Park

Located in the far northwest of Chicago, adjoining to Jefferson Park and North Park, the neighborhood of North Park, begins to confuse city and suburban living. The Cook County Forest Preserve is close at hand, and near that is the expansive Edgebrook Golf Course. There are so many green and open areas in North Park […]

Oakland

The district of Oakland on Chicago’s South Side was once home to the Savoy and Walrick Ballrooms, the Palm Tavern, and the Regal Theatre. After forty years of deterioration, Oakland is attempting to reclaim the pride and unity of its citizens as well as its position of prominence. Mayor Richard M. Daley declared Oakland a […]

New City

New City is the official name of a community of nearly 52,000 people roughly edged by Pershing Road, Western Avenue, 55th Street and the railroad tracks east of Halsted Street. New City is composed of two neighborhoods, Back of the Yards and Canaryville, whose histories are linked to the stockyards that put Chicago on the […]

Lower West Side

The Lower West Side is recognized as the heart of Chicago’s Hispanic community, and the area is home to the city’s largest collection of outdoor murals. It seems that art is everywhere in the Lower West Side, with the major attractions being The Mexican-American Fine Arts Center Museum and the East Pilson Artists’ Colony. There […]

Forest Glen

Forest Glen is the 12th community area on Chicago’s Northwestern side. This area is segregated from the city and suburbs by a belt of forest preserves, parks, golf courses, and graveyards. The Chicago River’s North Branch forms part of the area’s southern boundary, wriggling from northwest to southeast through the community’s eastern section.  The renowned […]

Chicago Lawn

Unlike many communities, what’s striking about Chicago Lawn is that it thrived during the Great Depression era. Not only did its population balloon, but also in 1941, the National Biscuit Company (NABISCO) even announced plans to build a bakery here. When it was finished in 1954, it turned out to be the largest bakery in […]

Albany Park

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Albany Park is a predominantly immigrant community located on Chicago’s northwestern outskirts. With the Chicago River on one side, it is one of Chicago’s 77 distinct community areas. Albany Park offers a variety of community parks with breathtaking views and calm scenery. On the east and north, it is bordered by the north branch of […]