Lincoln Park 4-bedroom penthouse with rooftop terrace and misting system: $2.2M
Listed: May 29, 2025
Price: $2,249,000
Listing agent: Dan Merrion, Coldwell Banker, 312-208-9800
This penthouse unit in Lincoln Park has four bedrooms, a den, three full baths and a 2,100-square-foot rooftop terrace, the largest in the six-story building. The home has floor-to-ceiling windows and a kitchen with Archisesto cabinetry, Bosch appliances, a waterfall island and a walk-in pantry. Upstairs, the rooftop deck has an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven, a griddle, a grill, an ice maker, a Delta Pro Max solar battery backup system and walls with murals. An app-controlled watering and misting system supports the rooftop garden and has cooling misters for residents. The home has hand-painted Italian tile in the guest bath, Restoration Hardware lighting, voice-controlled Lutron lighting and remote blinds, a steam shower and custom closets in the primary suite, and a gas fireplace. The property's two parking spaces have the height to add two lifts for a total of four indoor garage spaces.
Some listing photos are 'virtually staged,' meaning they have been digitally altered to represent different furnishing or decorating options.
To feature your luxury listing of $1,000,000 or more in Chicago Tribune's Dream Homes, send listing information and high-res photos to ctc-realestate@chicagotribune.com.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
SoundHound Crushed Earnings and the Stock Soared. Here's What Could Come Next.
Key Points SoundHound's market opportunity continues to grow. Q2 saw numerous impressive customer wins and 217% sales growth. What does soaring revenue mean for the stock? 10 stocks we like better than SoundHound AI › When I last spoke to you about SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) in mid-July, I outlined three reasons the stock could explode to the upside. The stock rocketed 40% since the article was published, assisted by another stellar earnings report. Given the recent action, a debriefing is definitely in order. Let's take a look at what went right and what's next for this up-and-coming artificial intelligence (AI) player. Market, customers, and revenue (oh my!) The first pillar I mentioned in the previous article was the massive market that speech recognition has. Automobiles, drive-thrus, retail, and customer service are some of the largest and most obvious markets. Voice recognition technology in automobiles is advancing rapidly thanks to companies like SoundHound AI. The days of simply saying "play music" and hoping it doesn't make another phone call are gone. Future voice technology in vehicles will enable complex interactions, such as "give me directions to the highest rated Italian restaurant within five miles of my route home." Quite a step up! Drive-thrus and customer service will also be served by AI technology with limited human involvement. This is a game-changer for the cost structures of businesses. The savings will be immense, and companies can't afford to be left behind. Statista pegs the market opportunity at $16 billion by 2030; however, this estimate may be too conservative. Other research firms peg the total addressable market at more than $140 billion. The truth probably lies somewhere in between. The key for SoundHound to capture as large a piece of the pie as possible is to win new customers and expand offerings with current customers. SoundHound's customer list is impressive, with well-known brands like Stellantis, Hyundai, White Castle, Jersey Mike's, and many more. SoundHound reported Q2 wins of Red Lobster, Applebee's, IHOP, and a major Chinese automotive brands, and expansions with current customers like Chipotle and Firehouse Subs. SoundHound tech is now operating at more than 10,000 restaurant locations. The terrific execution translated easily to the top line with 217% year-over-year sales growth from $13.5 million to $42.7 million. As shown below, not only is SoundHound's revenue growing, but the growth rate is accelerating. Sales grew 151% year over year in Q1 2025, which was exciting. But the 217% growth in Q2 took it to a new level. What's next? In addition to the obvious use cases for speech recognition AI, emerging markets include smart homes, financial services, smart TVs and entertainment, healthcare, and employee training. Using AI in employee training, for example, will be a huge time and cost saver. A new team member can request step-by-step instructions for procedures, seek specific guidance from company handbooks, and receive coaching from AI on best practices, brand features, and more. The technology is only scratching the surface so far. But what does this mean for SoundHound stock? It's important to note that SoundHound isn't profitable and is losing cash from its operations. This isn't unusual for smaller, fast-growing tech companies, but it means that the company raises money to fund growth by selling additional shares of stock. This dilutes current shareholders. It isn't ideal, but it is necessary for now. The plan is for the company to become cash-flow-positive as revenue continues to rise. The stock trades for 46 times the last 12 months' sales; however, this will drop to 36 if SoundHound hits the high end of its 2025 guidance of $178 million in revenue. The valuation is high by traditional metrics, but a company growing sales by more than 200% is not at all typical. The bottom line is that the stock is exceedingly difficult to value at this stage. For this reason, the stock isn't for everyone, and investors should be cautious. Here's a handy guide to risk tolerance. The biggest long-term factor for success for investors will be whether the company continues to execute its growth strategy. So far, so good. The stock will likely experience significant fluctuations as it matures. Long-term investors should consider taking some profits when it rises, and adding to a core position on significant dips. Do the experts think SoundHound AI is a buy right now? The Motley Fool's expert analyst team, drawing on years of investing experience and deep analysis of thousands of stocks, leverages our proprietary Moneyball AI investing database to uncover top opportunities. They've just revealed their to buy now — did SoundHound AI make the list? When our Stock Advisor analyst team has a stock recommendation, it can pay to listen. After all, Stock Advisor's total average return is up 1,062% vs. just 185% for the S&P — that is beating the market by 877.34%!* Imagine if you were a Stock Advisor member when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $649,544!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,113,059!* The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of August 13, 2025 Bradley Guichard has the following options: long January 2027 $20 calls on SoundHound AI. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Chipotle Mexican Grill. The Motley Fool recommends Stellantis and recommends the following options: short September 2025 $60 calls on Chipotle Mexican Grill. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. SoundHound Crushed Earnings and the Stock Soared. Here's What Could Come Next. was originally published by The Motley Fool Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Newsweek
4 hours ago
- Newsweek
America's Top Sandwich Spots, According to Reviews
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. August marks National Sandwich Month and Yelp, the online directory, has marked the occasion with a list of the top 100 sandwich shops in the United States. Why It Matters Sandwiches have long been a cornerstone in American culinary culture. According to U.S. Foods, people across the U.S. eat an estimated 300 million sandwiches every day. A survey of 2,000 Americans, commissioned in the fall of 2024 by lunch and deli meat brand Buddig and conducted by Talker Research, found that grilled cheese sandwiches were the favorite of 42 percent of people, with chicken sandwiches coming in at a close second for 40 percent. Stock image of an Italian combo sandwich. Stock image of an Italian combo sandwich. Paul Chinn/San Francisco Chronicle via AP What To Know The list is Yelp's first Top 100 list of sandwich spots. The crowd-sourced review site explained its methodology: "This is an all-time list of the Top 100 Sandwich Shops in the U.S. according to Yelp. We identified businesses in the sandwich category on Yelp, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews." The list revealed multiple trends about sandwich consumption. Shops that specialize in the bánh mì, a Vietnamese specialty, appeared in multiple positions, as did vegan, veggie and gluten-free sandwich spots. Newsweek spoke with Owen Han, author of the cookbook Stacked: The Art of the Perfect Sandwich and culinary content creator, about the ranking. Han's sandwich videos have proved immensely popular over the years, and he regularly shares videos making sandwiches to TikTok, where he has more than 4 million followers. "The 2025 Yelp Top 100 Sandwich Shops list shows that America's sandwich culture is in a golden age of creativity and diversity," Han said by email. "The classic deli sub and the simple grilled cheese are still celebrated, but they now share the stage with globally inspired flavors, plant-based reinventions and elevated ingredient choices like artisanal breads, house-made sauces and seasonal produce." One feature of the list is transcending state loyalties, with Chicago-style sandwiches popular in Florida, Philly cheesesteaks proving to be a favorite in Texas, and New Orleans muffulettas popping up in Missouri. "Regional pride is strong," Han said. "A po'boy in Louisiana doesn't look anything like a bánh mì in California or a biscuit sandwich in Texas, yet customers are eager to cross flavor borders. Sandwiches have become both a comfort food and a culinary playground, reflecting the broader American dining trend toward authenticity, craft and storytelling. While all the trends matter, global influences are the most transformative for the future." "They expand the definition of what a sandwich can be," he said, adding that they "introducing new flavor profiles, cooking techniques and ingredient combinations to mainstream audiences. "This cross-pollination of ideas—a Cuban medianoche in Seattle, a tikka masala wrap in New York, a kimchi grilled cheese in L.A.—keeps the category evolving in exciting ways. Plant-based innovation is a close second, as it's not just a dietary niche anymore; it's becoming part of the default menu offering. Together, these two forces are pushing sandwiches from familiar lunch fare into a dynamic, chef-driven cuisine that resonates with both tradition and modern tastes." The top 100 sandwich spots, according to Yelp:
Forbes
5 hours ago
- Forbes
Diversify Your Client Base: The Growth Strategy Most Companies Overlook
Jason Bahnak is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Abstrakt , where he leads omnichannel growth and sales enablement strategies. Economic uncertainty isn't a matter of 'if,' it's a matter of 'when.' Nearly 60% of global executives expect economic volatility to persist through at least the end of the year, yet many B2B businesses remain over-reliant on a handful of major clients. The problem isn't having big clients; it's building your business around them. A more resilient path forward is diversifying your client base now before volatility becomes disruption. In the last two decades, we've seen disruption hit the economy like clockwork: The dot-com bust, the 2008 recession, the 2020 pandemic, and now, interest rates, layoffs and market hesitancy. While the variables change, one constant remains: Companies with revenue concentrated in just a few clients are disproportionately vulnerable when the next wave hits. A 2023 study by Allianz Trade found that companies where a single customer accounts for 20% or more of revenue face significantly elevated risks to cash flow, profitability and operational continuity. Yet many B2B organizations continue to over-index on a small number of 'anchor clients,' assuming their size alone provides stability. In my experience, it's the opposite. Big clients are exciting. They create momentum and validate your place in the market. But they can also give your business a false sense of security. Enterprise clients move slowly, and their priorities shift fast. One reorganization, leadership change or strategic pivot and suddenly your contract's under review. If they make up a large chunk of your revenue, it destabilizes. What's more dangerous is how quietly that overreliance creeps in. When things are good, the risk hides in plain sight. But when one client drives your roadmap and eats up your bandwidth, your strategy stops being resilient and starts being reactive. And it's not just revenue. It's resources. You throw your best people at the account. You over-service. You bend your process to fit theirs. You're not taking them to the family-owned Italian spot—you're booking the best steakhouse in town, because you can't afford to lose them. It starts with good intentions, but over time, you stop scaling and start protecting. So ask yourself: If your top client walked tomorrow, what would the next six months look like? If that question makes you uncomfortable, good. That means it's time to fix it before you have to. One of the more overlooked insights from the COVID-era economy is this: Small- and mid-sized clients proved far more resilient than expected. While larger companies paused spending or entered procurement freezes, many small businesses continued buying—because they had to. They needed to sell to survive. And that urgency made them reliable partners. In our work at Abstrakt, we've found that small- to mid-sized businesses are often: • Faster to close • Less bogged down by red tape • More loyal when value is delivered • Positioned to grow with the right partners We've worked with hundreds of B2B firms navigating revenue concentration issues. Time and again, we've seen how building a broader client base mitigates risk and unlocks new growth channels. That's not to say enterprise clients don't belong in your portfolio, but when they dominate, you're building your revenue on shifting sand. Our company aims for an 80/20 balance: 80% small-to-midsize clients, 20% large enterprises. This mix allows us to scale while protecting against unexpected attrition. If a single enterprise client trims spending, our business doesn't skip a beat because we're not dependent on any one customer to keep the lights on. Here are a few ways any business can begin building a healthier mix: • Run quarterly revenue concentration reports. Identify any clients exceeding 20%–25% of total revenue. • Balance industry exposure. Diversify across sectors to avoid cascading impact from industry-specific downturns. • Prioritize consistent small-client acquisition. Build systems (outbound sales, referrals, digital campaigns) that support pipeline volume. • Right-size service models. Use account tiers to manage delivery efficiently across varied client sizes. In early 2020, we were advised (like many others) to brace for the worst. Some businesses paused operations, and others waited to see how things would unfold. We didn't. We had a diversified client base across industries and sizes. That gave us confidence to move forward when others stalled. We continued hiring. We scaled outreach. And we gained market share while others pressed pause. The lesson? Diversification isn't a crisis response; it's a preparedness strategy. You don't wait until you're exposed. You build protection into your model when times are good, so you can move fast when things get hard. Revenue diversification isn't about refusing large clients; it's about building a business that can handle uncertainty without hesitation. The companies that grow through market shifts aren't 'lucky,' but they are intentional. They design their business to be durable, spread risk across clients and build a revenue mix where no single decision, internal or external, can shake their foundation. Because when the next downturn hits, it won't be the companies scrambling to adjust that come out ahead. It will be the ones ready to grow. Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders. Do I qualify?
