Chicago's former tied houses once linked with Schlitz offer a window to history
Production of Schlitz beer will soon go on indefinite hiatus, but its belted globe logo will live on etched in stone at what were once tied houses across Chicago.
Architecture
UChicago students use historic maps, new technology to look back in time
The Chicago Urban Heritage Project is filling in blanks for the history of entire neighborhoods and Chicago as a whole, through cycles of demolition and rebuilding, disinvestment and gentrification.
"Chicago Homes" celebrates the history of ordinary living spaces
Chicago is famous for its skyline and marquee architecture, but out in the residential neighborhoods the buildings where people live, eat and work can be just as fascinating.
A look at the striking architecture of Chicago’s homes
Chicago gets a lot of attention for its architecture, but not so many people pay attention to the city’s unique homes. A new book, "Chicago Homes: A Portrait of the City's Everyday Architecture," aims to change that. Authors Carla Bruni and Phillip Thompson join Dana Kozlov.
"Open House Chicago" returns this weekend
"Open House Chicago" is a unique annual event from the Chicago Architecture Center, where more than 215 of Chicago's most notable architectural achievements will be open to the public.
Preservation Chicago works to save endangered buildings
Preservation Chicago is working to save two early 20th-century downtown skyscrapers, among others. They top its newly released list of the seven most endangered buildings.
New images of the future Google (Thompson Center) building
The 1.2 million square feet of space will become one of the biggest corporate expansions in the city's history.
New designs for the former Thompson Center
Google now owns the building. But what you can't see - the building hopes to operate on clean energy by 2030 - and go all-electric.
Activists demand Pilsen's St. Adalbert's listed as a Chicago landmark as windows are removed
Activists are upset after discovering the church's stained glass windows are being removed. On Thursday, they gathered at City Hall to demand the city designate the building as a Chicago landmark.
Landmark Illinois unveils its list of endangered historical places
The nonprofit said they should be saved because they have "integrity, beauty and potential for re-use."
Chicago architect Carol Ross Barney is inspired by the city, its people and poignant circumstances
"I'm the first living woman to win it as an individual. I think that's important, too. Whoever did it, it's import. It's making a crack in the ceiling and I hope there's a lot more women who win it now."
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Daley's Restaurant has served Chicago's Woodlawn community since 1892
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Des Plaines police investigate death of man found in Lake Opeka
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Durbin, Duckworth call for extension of federal funding for Illinois-Quad Cities Amtrak line
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Dog stolen from car parked in West Ridge, owner offering $1K reward
There is a $1,000 cash reward being offered to find a dog named Baby that was stolen out of a parked car in West Ridge Wednesday.