Lauryn Azu

Lauryn Azu is a deputy senior content editor for the Chicago Tribune. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her work has appeared in publications including the Detroit Free Press, the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism and The Wall Street Journal.

This four-bedroom, five-bathroom, two-story penthouse in the West Loop recently went on the market for $4 million. (Matthew Shegog/Zillow Media Experts)

West Loop 4-bedroom penthouse with wraparound terrace: $4M

December 11, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

This two-story penthouse has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, 10-foot ceilings and a wraparound terrace with panoramic skyline views.

The Tribune holiday cookie contest winners. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

2025 Holiday Cookie Contest winners: Pracny, eggnog crème brûlée and mandelbread recipes come out on top

December 3, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

For the 39th annual Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest, 32 readers submitted recipes for sweet treats, including biscotti and shortbread, bars and balls, and classic chocolate chip and sugar cookies.

This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in the St. Regis Residences recently went on the market for nearly $2.5 million. (RM Luxury Group)

Loop 3-bedroom home with marble and wide-plank hardwood flooring: nearly $2.5M

November 28, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Address: 363 E. Wacker Drive, No. 1506, Chicago Price: $2,450,000 Listing date: Sept. 25, 2025 Listing agent: Rafael Murillo, Compass/RM Luxury Group, 312-375-4199 This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in the St....

This four-bedroom, five-bathroom home in Lemont recently went on the market for nearly $1.6 million. (Manor Images)

Lemont 4-bedroom home with front porch: $1.6M

November 25, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

This four-bedroom, five-bathroom home in Lemont has a front porch, balcony and modern and rustic accents.

This four-bedroom, five-bathroom ranch home in Winnetka recently went on the market for nearly $2 million. (Slater Media 808)

Winnetka 4-bedroom home with skylights: $2M

November 18, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

This four-bedroom ranch home in Winnetka was designed by the homeowner and W.D. Murphy Associates and backs onto a golf course.

A home in the historic Tribune Tower recently went on the market for $3.75 million. (The Tribune Tower Residences)

Tribune Tower 3-bedroom home with library: $3.8M

October 30, 2025 at 10:54 a.m.

This three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom home has white oak flooring and Chanel-inspired finishes.

This five-bedroom home in the Gold Coast, with a solarium that opens to an outdoor terrace, recently went on the market for $5.5 million. (Joe Compean/ Clear Shot Photography)

Gold Coast 5-bedroom greystone with onyx dome: $5.5M

October 16, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

This five-bedroom, five-story greystone in the Gold Coast features six full bathrooms, three half bathrooms, a glass and onyx dome and new millwork, stones, wood and glass.

A Border Patrol agent walks through a cloud of tear gas after agents faced off against community members near 105th Street and Avenue N in Chicago on Oct. 14, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Facebook removes Chicago-area page dedicated to ICE sightings after Justice Department intervenes

October 14, 2025 at 7:40 p.m.

The Facebook page ICE Sighting-Chicagoland amassed over 70,000 members in recent weeks as the Trump administration’s “Operation Midway Blitz” has ramped up in Chicago and the suburbs.

Man dies from third-rail fall after forcing open moving Red Line train door

October 14, 2025 at 1:39 p.m.

A 44-year-old man died early Tuesday morning after forcing the doors open on a Red Line train and falling onto the third rail, Chicago police said.

This six-bedroom, six-bathroom home in Valparaiso recently went on the market for nearly $3 million. (Chilkat Media)

Valparaiso 6-bedroom home with 2-story primary suite: $3M

October 14, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

This six-bedroom home includes a two-story primary suite with a private sitting room and office.

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