Chicago Ranks No. 9 Among Best U.S. Cities for Living Without a Car
Chicago Ranks No. 9 Among Best U.S. Cities for Living Without a CarCHICAGO— Living in Chicago without owning a car may be easier than in most major U.S. cities, according to a new national study examining public transportation, walkability, cycling, and other factors that shape car-free ...
Top 10 Things to Do in Chicago and DuPage This Weekend: August 14-16, 2026
Top 10 Things to Do in Chicago and DuPage This Weekend: August 14-16, 2026CHICAGO—Another busy summer weekend is approaching, with one of Chicago’s biggest lakefront traditions, neighborhood festivals, professional baseball, live music, art fairs, and family-friendly events scheduled across ...
South Loop vs. West Loop: Which Chicago Neighborhood Fits Your Lifestyle?
South Loop vs. West Loop: Which Chicago Neighborhood Fits Your Lifestyle?When people ask us to break down South Loop vs West Loop, the short answer is this: South Loop is for you if you love lakefront living, parks, and a more residential pace; West Loop is for you if you want to be steps from ...
Living in Downtown Chicago: What It's Really Like in 2026
Living in Downtown Chicago: What It's Really Like in 2026Living in Downtown Chicago means stepping outside your front door to world-class transit, lakefront access, and a walkable urban core that genuinely supports a car-free lifestyle. Whether you are relocating for work or simply looking for ...
Chicago’s $2.1B Office Conversion Wave Is Reshaping Downtown
Chicago’s $2.1B Office Conversion Wave Is Reshaping DowntownCHICAGO—Downtown Chicago’s shift from a traditional office district toward a more mixed-use residential neighborhood is accelerating, with 35 office-to-residential conversion projects now representing an estimated $2.1 billion in ...
Should You Rent or Buy When Relocating to Chicago?
Should You Rent or Buy When Relocating to Chicago?If you're moving to Chicago, the most common early question is whether to rent or buy in Chicago right away or wait. The short answer: it depends on how well you know the city, how long you plan to stay, and whether you've accounted for all the ...