Lauryn Azu

Chicago, United States

Deputy Senior Content Editor at Chicago Tribune

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Lakeview 5-bedroom home with decks: $2.4M

1 week ago | bnd.com | Lauryn Azu

Address: 3315 N. Lakewood Ave., ChicagoPrice: $2,350,000Listed: May 2, 2025Listing agent: Jennifer Ames, Ames Group Chicago at Engel & Völkers, 312-440-7525This five-bedroom, 4 ½-bath home in Lakeview was designed by Sarah Vaile and includes wide plank walnut floors, four fireplaces and custom paint, wallpaper and lighting. The main level features a combination living and dining room and leads to the kitchen.
Lakeview 5-bedroom home with decks: $2.4M

1 week ago | chicagotribune.com | Lauryn Azu

Address: 3315 N. Lakewood Ave., ChicagoPrice: $2,350,000Listed: May 2, 2025Listing agent: Jennifer Ames, Ames Group Chicago at Engel & Völkers, 312-440-7525This five-bedroom, 4 ½-bath home in Lakeview was designed by Sarah Vaile and includes wide plank walnut floors, four fireplaces and custom paint, wallpaper and lighting. The main level features a combination living and dining room and leads to the kitchen.
Highland Park 9-bedroom lakefront home with 2 pools: $6.9M

2 weeks ago | chicagotribune.com | Lauryn Azu

Address: 2441 Woodbridge Lane, Highland ParkPrice: $6,900,000Listed: April 7, 2025Listing agent: Linda Levin, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, 312-320-6741This home has nine bedrooms, eight bathrooms, four half baths and has direct access to Lake Michigan, accompanied by unobstructed panoramic views throughout the home. The open floor plan is filled with light, with imported French limestone floors and floor-to-ceiling windows in the foyer.
Gold Coast 5-bedroom home with private foyer and elevator: $3.2M

4 weeks ago | chicagotribune.com | Lauryn Azu

Address: 1448 N. Lake Shore Drive #19AB, ChicagoPrice: $3,200,000Listed: April 4, 2025Listing agent: Suzanne Gignilliat, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, 773-394-4717This five-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home in the Gold Coast neighborhood has direct elevator access and a private foyer. There are 60 feet of windows across the front of the unit looking at Lake Shore Drive and the Chicago skyline.
Patio guide: 25 patios in Chicago for 2025

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Kayla Samoy |Ahmed Akbar |Zareen Syed |Lauryn Azu

Chicago weather can be quite unpredictable this time of year, but we’re ready to say goodbye to the chilly temperatures and embrace afternoons under the warm sun. Local bars and restaurants are preparing for the warmer weather too, as many have already opened their patios for the season. Here, we dive into patios across the city that are worth exploring, from recently opened spots to patios featuring pizza under sparkling lights. — Kayla Samoy, food editorScroll the map to find a patio near you.
Streeterville 5-bedroom home with quartz counters: $3.5M

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Lauryn Azu

Address: 180 E. Pearson St., No. 7004, ChicagoPrice: $3,497,747Listed: March 26, 2025This five-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home on the 70th floor of the Residences at Water Tower is a corner unit that was recently rebuilt and offers citywide panorama views through oversized windows. The open format living and dining areas include a foyer, a great room overlooking Lake Michigan and a chef’s kitchen.
Evanston 5-bedroom home steps from lakefront: $2.5M

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Lauryn Azu

Address: 938 Edgemere Court, EvanstonPrice: $2,450,000Listed: April 24, 2025Listing agent: Marty Winefield, 773-251-6860, Dream Town Real EstateThis five-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home in Evanston has arched doorways, hardwood floors and tray ceilings. A foyer leads to a living room with east-facing windows and a gas fireplace with a custom marble mantle. In the open-concept kitchen on the first floor is a breakfast nook, an island, a Wolf range, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and a wine fridge.
River North 3-bedroom loft with private elevator: $1.6M

2 months ago | chicagotribune.com | Lauryn Azu

Address: 676 N. Kingsbury St., No. 205, ChicagoPrice: $1,597,747Listed: March 13, 2025This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath loft in The Ronsley building features exposed brick walls and timber beams and is accessible by a private elevator. The home has 12-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, a home office space and a balcony. The ensuite bedrooms include motorized shades on the windows.
St. Regis Chicago penthouse with chef's kitchen: $1.05M

2 months ago | chicagotribune.com | Lauryn Azu

Address: 363 E. Wacker Drive, Unit 2107, ChicagoPrice: $1,050,000Listed: March 21, 2025Listing agent: Rafael Murillo, Compass & RM Luxury Group, 312-375-4199This one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home in The St. Regis Chicago building has south-facing floor-to-ceiling windows. In the kitchen are Gaggenau and Thermador appliances, Snaidero cabinets and cantilevered countertops. The primary suite has full-height stone walls and Robern medicine cabinets in the en suite bathroom.
Ganadores de los Readers' Choice Food Awards

2 months ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Kayla Samoy |Lauryn Azu

CHICAGO - Como en años anteriores, la 13ª edición de nuestros premios Readers' Choice Food Awards (Premios gastronómicos elegido por los lectores) estuvo llena de deliciosas sorpresas. Más de 200 lectores nominaron a sus cafeterías, panaderías y restaurantes favoritos durante una semana de enero. Nos encantó estudiar detenidamente las candidaturas y leer los emocionados comentarios de apoyo a sus lugares favoritos.