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How My Local, No-Frills Walking Trail Helped Me Heal from a Breakup

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A few years ago, I was going through a breakup. And when I say “going through,” I mean I was harnessing every available shred of might to push through it. Processing each bit of knowledge, engaging any whisper of advice, and applying every lesson I’d ever learned from previous breakups, I prepared for this journey … Read more

There’s a Place Called the “Bungalow Belt,” And You’re Going to Want to See It

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Along the outskirts of Chicago, wrapping around the city in an arc, there’s such a thing as the bungalow belt — a ring of bungalow homes built in the 1910s and 1920s. The Arts and Crafts-style houses all share the same unique features: brick construction; large leaded glass windows and oftentimes, art glass; one and … Read more

If You Like Chicago’s Access to the Outdoors, Try Moving to This Smaller City

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If you’ve ever spoken to a Chicagoan, you know they never shut up about their beloved Windy City. After a decade of living here, I have become, unfortunately, one of these folks. Maybe our dedication to the city stems from being sandwiched between endless East Coast/West Coast debates, while Chicagoans wait patiently for the opportunity … Read more

A Chicago Condo Has an Incredibly Organized and Inspiring Custom Spice Rack

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Anne Lauer and husband, Travis Location: Chicago, IllinoisType of home: CondoSize: 1200 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: We moved … Read more

This Cool Chicago Cottage Shows How Colorful a Home with White Walls Can Be

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Sara Wenokur, Garrett Jones, and Helma (poodle) and Kramer (schnauzer) Location: Chicago, IllinoisSize: 1200 square feet on the main floor and about 900 square feet in the basementType of Home: 1910 Worker’s CottageTime lived in: 6 months, … Read more

This Incredibly Cool and Colorful Chicago Condo is an Attack on Neutrals

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Anna and Richard, and two cats, Bob and BarbaraLocation: Lincoln Square — Chicago, Illinois Size: UnsureYears lived in: 3 years, owned “I couldn’t do minimalism if I tried,” confesses Anna, the incredibly cool purveyor of vintage fashion … Read more