They've been called "the workingman's palace" and "palazzos for the people," but you may know them by another name — two-flats. Here in Chicagoland, the two-flat — and its larger siblings, the three-flat and four-flat — are a common sight. They form the backbone of plenty of Chicago neighborhoods, and they're a rich part of the city's history and its architectural heritage.

Baird & Warner Schaumburg is an office that is defined by its enthusiasm — for the clients it serves, the area it calls home, and the many talented team members that make this office feel more like a family. For starters, the team at Baird & Warner Schaumburg loves its amazing location. "There is a lot of pride in Schaumburg," says managing broker Rebecca McDermott. "Schaumburg is centrally located. We have a wide variety of price points and housing. We have fantastic shopping, restaurants, and excellent entertainment choices for comedy, music and sports. Schaumburg also has wonderful village programs, and our school district is top rated."

Over the years, Baird & Warner agents often have celebrated the most important day of their clients' lives by giving a Baird & Warner-branded closing gift. One that really resonated was the Baird & Warner cookbook produced in the 1980s. Filled with recipes for such classics as fried chicken, apple pie, chili and Thanksgiving turkey – and of course, Jell-O...

Anyone who's ever attended a live show or enjoyed one of the many restaurants in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood might be surprised to know it was once a beach resort community. In fact, Uptown was originally known as the Uptown Sand Dunes, and city dwellers frequently made the trek from downtown for a cool dip in Lake Michigan. In 1889, the neighborhood becam...