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A Frank Lloyd Wright Building in Chicago Where You Might Lay Your Head

Posted by Editor on Apr 12, 2013 in architects, architecture, history, Rogers Park, Sheridan Road, _story | 0 comments

Few people will ever have the chance to live in a Frank Lloyd Wright home. But thanks to a Chicago...

Old Post Office Development Back On Track With Hotel, Residential, Retail, Office Space and a 100-Story Skyscraper

Posted by Bill Motchan on Apr 9, 2013 in Harrison Street, proposals, skyscrapers, West Loop, _story | 6 comments

Plans for a massive 5.2 million-square-foot renovation and restoration of the empty Post Office at Canal and...

When Renovating in Chicago It Isn’t Always Easy Being Green

Posted by Bill Motchan on Apr 8, 2013 in architects, architecture, environment, green | 0 comments

Jay Tennant and his wife Chris own a 1890′s-vintage three-flat in Little Italy in need of massive...

Status Update: Northwestern Memorial Hospital Outpatient Pavilion

Posted by Editor on Apr 5, 2013 in construction, Erie Street, Fairbanks Court, skyscrapers, Streeterville, _story | 0 comments

Northwestern University’s latest beige block continues to grow in the middle of Streeterville. When...

Status Update: Maple & Ash – The New and Improved Hunt Club

Posted by Editor on Apr 4, 2013 in construction, Gold Coast, Mariano Park, State Street, Viagra Triangle, _story | 0 comments

Chicago’s landmark Hunt Club is gone (1100 North State street). Right now, it’s just a shallow...

Chicago Buildings Get the Blues

Posted by Bill Motchan on Apr 3, 2013 in architecture, photography, skyline, The Loop, _story | 1 comment

It was in the name of art that I bundled up in layers last night and headed to The Bean. I was meeting up...

Status Update: Argo Tea Pavilion and Connors Park

Posted by Editor on Apr 3, 2013 in Connors Park, construction, Gold Coast, Rush Street, Wabash Avenue, Wabash Avenue, _story | 0 comments

The rebuilding of Connors Park in the city’s Gold Coast neighborhood continues apace. The old,...

Status Update: Optima Chicago Center

Posted by Editor on Apr 2, 2013 in construction, Illinois Street, Saint Clair, skyscrapers, Streeterville, _story | 1 comment

The Optima Chicago Center (200 East Illinois Street) is gaining height and prominence in the Streeterville...

Chicago’s Bridges Yawn and Stretch After a Long Winter’s Slumber [Video]

Posted by Editor on Apr 1, 2013 in bridge, Columbus Drive, Streeterville, The Loop, transportation, _story | 0 comments

As warmer days become more common, the city that is Chicago yawns and stretches, shaking off its winter...

Status Update: Loews Hotel Tower in Streeterville

Posted by Editor on Apr 1, 2013 in construction, Park Drive, Streeterville, _story | 0 comments

The Loews Hotel tower is growing by leaps and bounds. The plot of land across the street from the...

Week Links – March 24-30, 2013

Posted by Editor on Mar 31, 2013 in Chicago River, traffic, transportation | 0 comments

There will be a public meeting about the reconstruction of the Circle Interchange (I-90/I-94/I-290) on...

Chicago AIA Program Offers Renovation Tips To Homeowners

Posted by Bill Motchan on Mar 27, 2013 in architects, _story | 2 comments

Watch a few episodes of “Property Brothers” on HGTV and you’ll get the impression a massive...

Two Loyola-Backed Buildings One Nod Closer to Construction

Posted by Editor on Mar 26, 2013 in Chestnut Street, Gold Coast, Pearson Street, skyscrapers, State Street, _story | 0 comments

It looks like Loyola University’s big new project for the Gold Coast will make the transition from...

New Downtown Hospital Slims Down To Court Neighbors

Posted by Editor on Mar 26, 2013 in Erie Street, Gold Coast, McClurg Court, Ontario Street, _story | 0 comments

The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago’s new hospital plan has lost some weight, and gained some...

Demolition Permit Issued for Chicago’s Beloved Former Prentice Womens’ Hospital

Posted by Editor on Mar 24, 2013 in demolition, Huron Street, Superior Street, _story | 4 comments

It’s been a long road for preservationists, and that road looks like it’s finally coming to an...

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