Albany Park: A patchwork of cultures

By Jeffrey Steele, Special to the Tribune

North Side Chicago neighborhood attracts residents with ethnic diversity and affordable housing.

West Town: Cultural melting pot

By Mary Lu Laffey, Special to the Tribune

A couple of miles northwest of the Loop, the sprawling community includes Bucktown, Logan Square, Noble Square, the Clybourn Corridor,...

By Mary Lu Laffey, Special to the Tribune

Archer Heights a close-knit, working-class community in convenient location.

Garfield Ridge: Where suburbia meets city	Oakland: No small plans on South Side for Granite
Steeped in history, Old Town beckons home buyers with many fresh qualities	Rogers Park: Moving to its own beat
Chinatown: A 'hidden jewel' worth seeking	Logan Square Small town in the big city
Sauganash: Urban area with suburban vibe	Wicker Park: Open all hours
Old World meets modern vision in West Town's Ukrainian Village	Lakeview: An urban haven by the lake
The pride of Austin	Kenwood: Where past meets present
Roscoe Village: So hot, it's cool	Lincoln Park's wild kingdom
Jefferson Park moving in the right direction	Bucktown: Little neighborhood with a lot to offer
West Town merchants fight identity crisis	Streeterville: Where tourists and homeowners mingle
Pilsen: Where change is underfoot	Urban lifestyle a big draw for buyers in West Loop
Little Italy: The little neighborhood that could	River North: From gritty roots to urban chic
Uptown enjoying an upswing	Bronzeville ready for its renaissance
Lincoln Square stays true to its unique identity	South Loop blends hip, historic
Beverly: A little town in the city to put down roots	Gold Coast: Gilded age redux
Chatham's ties that bind	Andersonville: A slice of life
Bridgeport bridges past with present	Motor Row shifts into high gear
Hyde Park: Grand buildings, grander sense of community	Washington Park's promise attracting money, faith

Where should I live?
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Where are home prices headed?
	Median Prices: Heat map of Chicago & suburban property values.