These Chicago-area homes are poking through the real estate market with their pitched gabled roofs, stained glass windows, wood beams, and enormous fireplaces. Read more
A 1902 ordinance to prevent the dangerous conditions of tenement housing gave Chicago its classic courtyard apartment buildings that boast light, ventilation, and greenspace. Read more
Illinois is second only to Ohio for the most Sears ready-to-assemble kit homes. These customizable homes were affordable to many immigrant and minority workers. Read more
