by Tim Koelling | Oct 2, 2017 | Neighborhoods, Uncategorized
Sauganash is a neighborhood on Chicago’s northwest side. The Sauganash neighborhood is bordered by Interstate 94 (The Edens Expressway) to the west, Bryn Mawr Avenue and LaBaugh Woods to the south, Rogers Avenue and Pulaski Road to the east, and Devon Avenue to the...
by Hayden Humphrey | Sep 10, 2017 | Neighborhoods
History This neighborhood has a long and varied history. At the turn of the 20th century, it was referred to as Smokey Hollow because of the large concentration of factories and forges. Since then, the area has gone through a number of other names including Little...
by Hayden Humphrey | Aug 19, 2017 | Neighborhoods
History Gold Coast grew from the aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire in the late 1800s and is currently home to roughly 66,000 residents. This lakefront neighborhood is considered to be one of the wealthiest in the U.S. and derives its name from the status of some...
by Jeff Kropp | Apr 3, 2017 | Neighborhoods
History This neighborhood has evolved from a meat-packing and warehouse district, to a host for University of Illinois Chicago students, to a culinary destination and and tech hub. The West Loop includes four sub-neighborhoods Fulton Market The Fulton Market District...
by Jeff Kropp | Feb 28, 2017 | Neighborhoods
Bucktown is a thriving neighborhood with a vibrant arts and culture scene. Technically a part of the larger Logan Square area, Bucktown is a sub-neighborhood at the eastern end of Logan Square. Western Avenue, the Kennedy Espressway and North Avenue are often...
by Jeff Kropp | Jan 10, 2017 | Neighborhoods
Avondale is a neighborhood on Chicago’s northwest side, north of Logan Square and south of the Irving Park neighborhood. It is west of Lakeview and directly west of Lakeview’s Roscoe Village. It includes the areas that are sometimes referred to as Belmont Gardens,...
