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Following the European model, Edgewater will see the first pedestrian activated stoplight coming to this busy intersection this Fall. With 30,000 drivers daily it is an ideal testing location for this project.

City's 1st Pedestrian-Activated Stoplight Coming To Deadly Edgewater Intersection This Fall The new stoplight that can be triggered by waiting pedestrians is coming to a busy five-way intersection on Ridge Avenue where a person was killed in 2021.

All things pumpkin means Fall has arrived. Check out this classic pumpkin bar recipe submitted by a reader back in 1976. What's your favorite Fall recipe?

Paul’s Pumpkin Bars Are a 50-Year-Old Recipe Worth Trying We pulled Paul Rainbow’s 1976 prize-winning Pumpkin Bars recipe from the archives—and it’s still a crowd favorite.

The 3D-printed home is here but would you buy one? Take your time to review the pros and cons first and fully understand how the construction will work and how this home fits into local zoning laws, lender financing policies and insurance requirements.

Nearly Half of Americans Would Buy a 3D-Printed Home—Here’s the Catch Are 3D-printed homes the future of housing? Discover how they compare to traditional builds, real costs, pros, cons, and how to buy one.

Filled with exciting choices of restaurants, a thriving cultural scene alongside great community and liveability all combine to give West Town its high ranking in Time Out's coolest neighborhoods. As the top neighborhood in Chicago and number 18 coolest in the WORLD! Congrats to West Town.

This Chicago neighborhood was just named one of the world's coolest No surprises here.

Are you ready for the best week to buy a home in Chicagoland? The perfect storm of increased inventory mixed in with decreased competition lands on the week of Sept 27 as the perfect conditions for home buying according to this recent report. If you're looking for a realtor, reach out today.

The last week of September is the best time to buy in Chicagoland - Chicago Agent Magazine By the Numbers Nationwide, homebuyers could have up to 31% more active listings to choose from during the best week to buy.

It's back - the oldest movie theater in Chicago, The 400 Theater reopens under new ownership in Rogers Park. With vintage charm and affordable ticket prices you can catch the new releases in this historic building.🎬

Chicago’s oldest movie theater officially reopens in Rogers Park The historic 400 Theater is back under new ownership, offering discounted Tuesday showtimes and affordable weekend prices.

With more than the minimum required affordable units, housing in the Loop is starting to regenerate with the opening of the Bellwether project this week. This Chicago milestone is the first office-to-residential building redevelopment under the city's La Salle Street Corridor Revitalization program.

Chicago's plan for more Loop housing hits milestone with opening of Bellwether Residences The $64.2 million project is the first office-to-residential building conversion under the city's La Salle Street Corridor Revitalization program, which aims to add more housing to Downtown.

Does your home feel too small or maybe too big? Is your commute too long or are you traveling to visit family all the time and wished you were closer? A new home and new location could be the answer. What are the questions you ask yourself to find out if it's time to move?

4 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Home, According to Real Estate Experts You might be feeling those “growing pains” in your current home.

One of the numerous joys of Chicago is that we're close to so many beautiful Midwest towns that are just waiting to be explored. How many of these places have you visited already or are planning an adventure to this year?

Here are the Midwest’s Cutest Small Towns to Visit This Fall Discover the Midwest’s most charming small towns this fall, with slow scenic drives, vivid foliage, leaf-chasing hikes and storybook-perfect downtowns. Our picks include Galena, Illinois; the towns of Door County, Wisconsin; Petoskey, Michigan; Grand Marais, Minnesota; Hermann, Missouri; and Nashv...

House-selling season isn’t just the spring anymore. October can be a great time of year to list your home, and now would be the perfect time to get ready. Tidy, refresh, and find a realtor are all good places to start.

Home-Selling Checklist: 12 Things To Do Before Selling Your House Getting ready to sell your house? Then it's time to roll up your sleeves and get to work because there are tons of tasks to finish before listing!