In an increasingly congested world, these stunning properties offer ample acreage with stunning views. 700 Crab Tree Farm Lane, Lake Bluff $19.5 million Located at the end of a long drive on 12 sylvan acres, this six-bedroom abode offers both privacy and fabulous views. The home’s large double doors open to a grand entry foyer […]
The coasts are notorious for the soaring cost of real estate, but as these five hot local properties over $5 million demonstrate, Chicagoland has its share of pricey digs. 610 S. Oak St., Hinsdale $7.9 million Elegantly combining tradition and modernity, this brand-new brick home by architect Mike Abraham features a smashing two-story entry foyer with […]
Every city has history, but Chicago’s is richer than most, and learning about it is as easy as taking a stroll through the streets (or the real estate listings). 1407 N. Hoyne Ave., Chicago $6.495 million Constructed in 1886, this brick Victorian abode on a large corner lot in Wicker Park recently underwent an extensive […]
It only takes a few minutes for everything to change. That’s what a Winnetka family learned when their vintage Tudor Victorian home of only several weeks was consumed by a raging fire on an otherwise ordinary Saturday morning. Thick black smoke filled the interior, and loud popping sounds came from inside the walls. When the […]
Aimee and Sean Huss share two great loves: family and good design. So when the couple decided to move from their two-story Lakeview home to Winnetka, they approached designer Rose Wormley with a challenge: Design highly functional spaces with enough room for their four young children and frequent visitors to spread out comfortably — but […]
After 35 years in the restaurant business, Madeleine and Kaveh Mirani felt it was time for a change. So they shuttered Mirani’s, their lovely French bistro, after a 10-year run on Elm Street in Winnetka (22 years after they first opened the original Mirani’s Gourmet Deli on Green Bay Road) and moved around the corner […]
If you live on the North Shore, you’re surrounded by beautiful homes, lush parks, great schools and, of course, our magnificent Lake Michigan. But you might not realize that Winnetka and Northfield, in the heart of the North Shore, are a foodie destination in and of themselves, filled with fabulous restaurants and food purveyors that […]
Winnetka is now a little healthier thanks to Mrs. Green’s Natural Market, which opened on Jan. 27. This neighborhood store is dedicated to providing healthy and fresh produce by supporting local farmers and buying from suppliers who practice sustainability. If you want to live a natural and delicious life, then this might just be your […]
Still not sure what to do on New Year’s Eve? Ring in 2016 with these events around Chicago. Plus, find ways to keep the fun going all weekend long. 1. Chi-Town Rising This weekend’s biggest event is also one of the biggest of the entire year. Spend New Year’s Eve downtown with headlining bands Chicago and American […]
This weekend, get some holiday shopping done at the ShopColumbia Holiday Market and the One of a Kind Show and Sale in Chicago. Or, shop in the suburbs during the Red Invitation Sale. You can also gather the entire family for two fun events in Skokie and Winnetka. ShopColumbia Holiday Market Dec. 3-5 Chicago Support […]
