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Fourteen Remarkable Libraries in the Chicago Area

ast year, I featured the dazzling Tiffany mosaic-encrusted and stained glass-domed Cultural Center for my The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago. The building was originally the Central Library of the Chicago Public Library, which celebrated its 150th anniversary last...

City Council approves Thrive Exchange South

The Chicago City Council has approved Thrive Exchange South, a mixed-use development planned for 7901 S. Exchange. As the winner of a recent Invest South/West RFP, the project will reactivate the intersection at the 79th St Metra stop. Planned by DL3 Realty, the...

LOT Polish Airlines Opening Chicago Lounge In 2024

It’s an exciting time for LOT Polish Airlines. Not only has the airline revealed plans to refresh its Boeing 787 cabins and grow its fleet by nearly 50%, but the airline also intends to open its first lounge outside of Poland.Credit: One Mile At A Time

Rivers Casino Philadelphia Plans Boutique Luxury Hotel in Fishtown

Rivers Casino Philadelphia plans a boutique luxury hotel in Fishtown. "Riversuites" at The Battery is expected to open by year-end 2023. (Main Entrance) (Image: Courtesy of KOO LLC) The casino announced today that it will open a 62-suite boutique luxury hotel inside...
Fourteen Remarkable Libraries in the Chicago Area

Fourteen Remarkable Libraries in the Chicago Area

ast year, I featured the dazzling Tiffany mosaic-encrusted and stained glass-domed Cultural Center for my The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago. The building was originally the Central Library of the Chicago Public Library, which celebrated its 150th anniversary last...

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City Council approves Thrive Exchange South

City Council approves Thrive Exchange South

The Chicago City Council has approved Thrive Exchange South, a mixed-use development planned for 7901 S. Exchange. As the winner of a recent Invest South/West RFP, the project will reactivate the intersection at the 79th St Metra stop. Planned by DL3 Realty, the...

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LOT Polish Airlines Opening Chicago Lounge In 2024

It’s an exciting time for LOT Polish Airlines. Not only has the airline revealed plans to refresh its Boeing 787 cabins and grow its fleet by nearly 50%, but the airline also intends to open its first lounge outside of Poland.Credit: One Mile At A Time

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Colorful Metal Inspiration

Colorful Metal Inspiration

Playful sections of bright blue metal roof welcome visitors to the Altgeld Family Resource Center on Chicago’s far South Side. Photo: hortonphotoinc.com Credit: Building Design & Construction

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City outlines plans for 18th/Peoria site

City outlines plans for 18th/Peoria site

The new buildings could include over 400 apartments and green space The city has outlined their plan for the 18th and Peoria development site in Pilsen. Spanning 6.3 acres, the property is bounded by 16th St to the north, Newberry Ave to the east, 18th St to the...

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AIA Chicago Announces Recipient of 2023 Firm Award

AIA Chicago Announces Recipient of 2023 Firm Award

The Firm Award is the highest honor a Chicago-based firm can receive from the local chapter of The American Institute of Architects. (March 23, 2023) CHICAGO – AIA Chicago, the second largest chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the collective voice of...

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CDC approves TIF for Thrive Exchange

CDC approves TIF for Thrive Exchange

The Community Development Commission has approved $10.2 million in TIF funding and a land sale for Thrive Exchange, a mixed-use development planned for 7901 S. Exchange. As the winner of a recent Invest South/West RFP, the project will reactivate the intersection at...

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Thrive Exchange presented to Committee on Design

Thrive Exchange presented to Committee on Design

The Committee on Design has reviewed Thrive Exchange, a mixed-use development planned for 7901 S. Exchange. As the winner of a recent Invest South/West RFP, the project will reactivate the intersection at the 79th St Metra stop and benefits from the new eTOD ordinance...

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Altgeld Family Resource Center

Altgeld Family Resource Center

The Altgeld Gardens public housing complex on Chicago’s far South Side has a long history of both hope and despair. It was built to be a community within the larger city for returning black veterans after World War II, but severe environmental hazards in the area led...

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Women Architects Who Have Made Their Mark on Chicago

Anew hotel at Navy Pier, the future DuSable Park just east of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, the dramatic St. Regis Tower and the wavy Aqua building, the austere Equitable Building next door to Tribune Tower, the vibrant GEMS World Academy, Chicago’s iconic Riverwalk. What...

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