Update: Side Lot Windfall lastest twist in the epic Wrigley Building Chronicles

click images for larger view Since William Wrigley first started his empire using chewing gum to sell baking powder, the story of the Willia...

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Butchered Burnham Monday - Will New Owners at the Bankers and Edison Buildings Rescue Massively Botched Facade Repairs?

The short answer would be appear to be “No”, but there's always room for hope. Two vintage office buildings sit kitty-corner to each oth...

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Tarot to Tacos - Upscaling of State north of Viagra starts small, with velvet

click images for larger view It was back in January that we wrote about the big changes coming to Rush and State Streets just north of Viag...

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Preckwinckle calls (another) Code Blue at Historic Cook County Hospital

click images for larger view Will it be a successful intervention or just another “DNR”? Five months ago, we wrote abou t how, despite a ser...

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The Prudential Rediscovers its Shine

photograph: Bob Johnson (click images for larger view) In Chicago's skyscape, the Prudential Building was once cock of the walk.  Today,...

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Inside the Art Deco Chicago Motor Club: Has it finally Found a Future?

click images for larger view  Crain's Alby Gallun is reporting this afternoon that the long-empty 1928 Chicago Motor Club Building, des...

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