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Q&A with Domain Realty’s Adam Wavrunek: The state of the Chicago real estate market and why Portage Park is on the rise

Q: What is the state of the general real estate market in Chicago? A: In general, in 2016 we saw home prices appreciate to at, or at least near, 2006 levels. Things are pretty much at or near the peak in most neighborhoods in Chicago. To be ...

Big City Blog: Links Taproom named “best beer bar,” Taste of the Gold Coast and new exhibits at the Field Museum and MCA

The following blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Kelly Cunningham Links Taproom named “Best Beer Bar In Illinois” This Wicker Park favorite was recently crowned as the "Best Beer Bar in Illinois" in the annual Great American Be...

Cozy cocktail spots: Chicago isn’t done with the cold weather just yet, so here are a few favorite bars and lounges to warm up

Located along Division street above Black Bull restaurant is a swanky prohibition-themed speakeasy or, as the locals call it, a neighborhood bar. However you like to label Bordel, one thing for sure is that it is cozy. Whether you mosey up ...

Chicago Insider: Katie Schmits on a love of Kuma’s Corner, the rooftop at Gene’s Sausage Shop and biking the city

The following is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Name: Katie Schmits How long you’ve lived here: 10 years What you like best about Chicago: I love all of the different feels this city has to offer, from the hustle and bustle of downto...

Good eats at Macello: This West Loop restaurant combines a unique visual appeal and stellar Italian menu

The following article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Michael Dritto Macello 1235 W. Lake St. www.MacelloChicago.com The scene: Macello has a very unique appeal to its appearance. Upon first glance, it doesn’t seem to be a...

Shop Around the Corner: The Colette Collection brings “on-trend” boutique styles to Lakeview

The following article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Kelly Cunningham The Colette Collection 2858 N. Clark in Lakeview www.TheColetteCollection.com The sidewalk sign — handwritten in cute fonts with colorful chalk — is ...

Shop Around the Corner: Logan Square’s Wolfbait & B-Girls offers a charming collection of local jewelry, clothing and accessories

The following article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Caitlin Meeter Wolfbait & B-Girls 3131 W. Logan Blvd. in Logan Square www.WolfbaitChicago.com When you are from Chicago, you cannot help making history a part of your...

Chicago’s hidden gems: Myron Mixon’s Smoke Show BBQ and Duke of Perth for fish & chips

The following blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Myron Mixon’s Smoke Show 3801 N. Clark in Wrigleyville www.MMSmokeShowBBQ.com During the Cubs playoff run, I learned about the opening of Myron Mixon’s Smoke Show at the corner of Cla...

The Big City Blog: New happy hour specials at Ironside, cigars & scotch at The Redhead, “Baby Wants Candy” shifts to Second City and more

This blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Kelly Cunningham New happy hour and daily specials at Ironside Bar & Galley The new River North neighborhood sports bar announced a new $10 lunch special from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tu...