Single women are dominating single men in the home buyer’s market in spite of tightened lending conditions. Second only to married couples in buying power, they’re making their mark with smart investments in Chicago’s best neighborhoods.
The 21st century’s breakneck speed has changed how we live. Contemporary Chicago explores how these shifts are transforming existence in the modern world.
Commerce
As the wants and needs of modern life change, so do the ways people spend their money — from the companies they support, to their entertainment choices and when they choose to buy a home.
Technology, personalized service & local flavor help Chicago’s small businesses stay afloat in a tough economy.
By Raquel Salgado
Culture
Technology is changing how we interact with arts and entertainment, from watching TV to experiencing museums. But one group isn’t so quick to embrace certain innovations.
Cultural centers in Chicago see rising attendance numbers as they roll out apps and websites designed to give visitors a more involved experience.
By Luke Rague
Dominating certain neighborhoods in Chicago, the city’s hipsters say little, but have a big presence.
By Eman Shurbaji
A growing number of Chicago residents are swapping traditional cable service for Internet TV. They want to move outside the confines of appointment-based TV and start watching shows where they want, when they want.
By Megan Dawson
Convenience
The demand for convenience in social, technological and transportational spheres is greater than ever. We explore how these new ways of life are affecting us for the better — or for the worse.
More Chicagoans are biking to work to avoid traffic, bypass train delays and enjoy the city.
By Raquel Salgado
No matter how you try to protect your privacy online, the fact you are online makes it impossible.
By Eman Shurbaji
Online dating is growing in popularity with sites like OKCupid and apps like Tinder – but both daters and experts agree it may not quite have caught up to old-fashioned romance.