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Fresh Snow Perspectives in Chicago

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My work is often inspired by what I observe when walking or cycling through a city — very often by bike, as I am Dutch. My background is also in urban design, so I like to feature Chicago’s beautiful architecture, characteristic neighborhoods, iconic skyline — and how people use their city. Chicago winters are much … Read more

Riding Down the Most Dangerous Bikeway in Chicago

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Milwaukee Avenue is, according to the city’s Department of Transportation, “Chicago’s busiest bikeway” — on a typical day, 2,736 cyclists pedal past the intersection with Elston Avenue. As a diagonal street, it offers a quick route into downtown, and it passes through the city’s most progressive neighborhoods — Avondale, Logan Square, Wicker Park — which … Read more

House Divided

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“At some point someone has to stand up and punch a bully in the mouth,” says producer Vince Lawrence, photographed in his studio.

Trax Records helped launch Chicago’s own music genre, but the artists behind the influential label say they weren’t fairly compensated. Now they’re fighting for what’s theirs.

Architecturally Interesting Homes That Just Hit The Market

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While going over real estate listings, I find myself excited whenever I come across an interesting property that’s the complete opposite of an open-floor box with gray walls and bright white trim. What stands out to me are the special places: an architect’s personal residence or a beautifully restored historic mansion. Every old building has … Read more