The Loop
Proposed State Street office-to-apartments conversion gets more dense
If approved, the multi-building adaptive reuse project will feature more units than previously reported.
Big changes on tap for Willis Tower’s Metropolitan Club
The 66th and 67th-floor private club is getting a complete makeover.
Chicago Riverwalk earns another notable design award
The popular waterfront amenity was one of 13 developments to be recognized by the Urban Land Institute.
Work continues on new Loop food hall at Wells & Wacker
Though originally expected to open this summer, the project is making progress.
Chicago re-commemorates site of President Lincoln’s 1860 nomination
Plaques noting the former site of the Sauganash and Wigwam hotels have returned to Lake and Wacker.
New film makes the case for saving Chicago’s Thompson Center
After appearances at several festivals, the short is now available to view online.
Chicago iron workers recreate iconic ‘Lunch atop a Skyscraper’ photo
The image presents a 21st century take on an American classic
New Chicago ‘L’ station announced for State and Lake
The project will add full ADA accessibility and widen the 122-year-old CTA platform.
$500M Willis Tower overhaul is well underway
A new ground floor retail and entertainment annex at the famous tower’s base is ready to take shape,
Chicago hits another post-recession construction record
The Windy City has toppled last year’s record of 48 tower cranes operating in a single year
Ex-Bear Brandon Marshall re-lists Michigan Avenue penthouse for $5M
The high-end home occupies the observation tower of Chicago’s old Montgomery Ward headquarters.
A complete guide from O’Hare to Millennium Park via public transit
The best way to get downtown from the airport is taking the ‘L’ train
A walk through the Chicago Pedway: Mastering the Loop’s network of underground tunnels
A lifesaver or pedestrian purgatory?
Delightfully retro CTA clip highlights agency’s move to videotape
Step back into the ‘70s with this retro video from Chicago’s transit agency
Quincy station one step away from official Chicago Landmark designation
The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved a recommendation to landmark the historic Quincy ‘L’ stop
Chicago homes for sale along the CTA Red Line under $400K
If you’re looking for a new home along the CTA’s busiest transit line, you’re in luck
Residential conversion proposed for Johnson Publishing Building
Once home to Ebony and Jet magazines, the Michigan Avenue high-rise has been tapped for 150-unit adaptive reuse project.
Chicago Architecture Foundation announces new architecture center
The popular architecture advocacy and education organization is moving to a location on the Chicago River
The Loop’s Randolph/Wabash station is now permanently closed
Service at the 121-year-old station officially ended at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday morning
New Washington-Wabash ‘L’ station officially opens
The $75million Calatrava-esque project is the Loop’s first new CTA station in 20 years.
Historic Carbide & Carbon Building repositioning as St. Jane Hotel
The Art Deco high-rise will no longer house the Hard Rock Hotel
The Loop’s new Washington-Wabash ‘L’ station opens August 31
The CTA’s newest mass transit hub has been under construction for more nearly three years.
Old Loop office building to begin mixed-use transformation
A renovation permit has been issued for the 1920’s-era Insurance Center Building at the corner of Wells and Van Buren.
University Club of Chicago prepares to open new rooftop addition
The landmark-compliant project will add two levels of amenity space to the downtown club when it opens next month.
What should be done with Chicago’s Balbo Monument?
Curbed readers weigh in on the monument from fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.
Is it time to remove the Balbo monument from Grant Park?
Some are calling for the city to remove a monument given to Chicago by fascist dictator Benito Mussolini
Chicago’s red CNA Center to be renamed under new tenant deal
Affectionately known as ‘Big Red,’ the 44-story brightly colored tower will see Chicago-based Northern Trust take over both space and naming rights.
An ode to Chicago’s iconic Picasso sculpture
The public artwork at Daley Plaza celebrates its 50th birthday this week
Work to begin on new Willis Tower retail annex
The $500 million ‘reimagining’ of this iconic Chicago skyscraper is moving into high gear.
Lollapalooza 2017: How to get to and around Grant Park
The downtown music festival runs from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
City to host celebration for the Daley Center Picasso’s 50th birthday
The popular public art piece was unveiled by Mayor Richard J. Daley 50 years ago this year.
A quick look back at the first-ever Pokémon Go Fest in Chicago
20,000 Pokémon fans from around the world descended upon Grant Park over the weekend.
Redesigned Washington-Wabash CTA station targets Labor Day opening
The Loop’s upcoming "Calatrava-esque" elevated train stop has been under construction for more than two years.
New children's library opens at Chicago’s Harold Washington Library
Designed by Gensler Chicago, the 25,000 square foot Thomas Hughes Children’s Library officially opened this week.
Time lapse video highlights Chicago’s colorful skyline at night
Get up close and personal with the Windy City’s famous skyline in this new time lapse video.
Historic Quincy ‘L’ station one step closer to official landmark status
The 120-year-old Quincy stop is one of the city’s oldest and best preserved ‘L’ stations.
New Loop banners celebrate Chicago’s famous public works of art
The signage from the Chicago Loop Alliance corresponds with the ‘Year of Public Art’ citywide initiative.
A rare video tour inside the Loop’s old Consumers & Century buildings
The abandoned office towers at 220 S. State Street and 202 S. State Street will soon be adapted into 429 new apartment units.
A look at vintage CTA rail cars in today’s Loop
The CTA rolled out two train cars dating back to 1923 to celebrate the 125th birthday of the ‘L’.