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Mayor Emanuel responds to US withdrawal from Paris Agreement
Chicago’s mayor has become a fierce critic of President Trump’s environmental policies.
Hundreds more apartments planned for the Loop
Two vintage office buildings will get new life as apartments.
State lawmakers advance framework to sell Thompson Center
The bill would allow the governor to sell the building but not influence any potential zoning changes to the property.
Bright new lobby headed to Michigan Avenue office tower
Here’s an early look at the ground floor renovations coming to the Loop’s 1985 Michigan Plaza.
Watch as fireworks usher in the Chicago Riverwalk’s summer season
The celebration culminated with a "pyrotechnic waterfall" display.
What $2,000 rents in Chicago right now
See what $2,000/month gets you in neighborhoods like the South Loop, Lincoln Square, and Logan Square.
Chicago-themed mini golf reopens at Maggie Daley Park
The downtown mini golf attraction has been expanded with new holes and obstacles.
Supertall Vista Tower gets permit for complete build-out
The under-construction tower is on its way to rising 95 stories and becoming Chicago’s third tallest building.
Potential design for upcoming Michigan Ave. apartment tower breaks cover
Several newly posted renderings may provide an early glimpse of the residential high-rise proposed for 300 N. Michigan.
‘Floating museum’ art installation planned for the Chicago River
The "art barge" will make a journey through several Chicago neighborhoods this summer.
7 interesting things you may not have known about 110 N. Wacker
While the 800-foot project isn’t expected to break ground until next year, here’s what makes Chicago’s next trophy-grade tower stand apart.
Bank of America commits to upcoming riverfront office tower
With the deal in place, the 800-foot tower at 110 N. Wacker is gathering the momentum needed to kick off construction.
Rahm vows to block Thompson Center sale
Mayor Emanuel says he does not want the city to be stuck with rebuilding the Clark/Lake CTA station.
Chicago once again ranked top metro for corporate investment
The Chicago metro region witnessed 350 corporate expansions and relocations in 2016.
The new class of skyscrapers that will forever change the Chicago skyline
A handful of very ambitious projects are in the works and will forever change the Windy City's iconic silhouette.
Top-level penthouse at The Legacy returns with another big price chop
The 72nd-level unit at The Legacy has shaved another $500K off its asking price.
Report: Chicago’s famous diamond-shaped skyscraper is for sale
Chicago’s iconic Crain Communications building at 150 N. Michigan Avenue—a fixture on the Windy City skyline for 33 years—could change hands in a deal reportedly worth $132 million
Wabash Lights concept moving beyond beta
The team behind the public art lighting installation are ready to move on to the next phase.
Checking in on construction sites around the Loop
Workers are busy erecting towers which will deliver new apartments, hotel rooms, and office space throughout the Loop area.
Michigan Avenue’s upcoming ‘Hotel Julian’ eyes 2018 opening
The long-delayed conversion of Chicago’s old terra cotta-clad Atlantic Bank Building has been in the works since 2012.
Inside the Loop’s new Linea apartment tower
Just feet from the Chicago Riverwalk and a short hop from River North, this hip "lifestyle" building is ready to welcome its first tenants.
Chicago Architecture Biennial unveils list of neighborhood anchor sites
The 2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial will feature six community anchor sites.
City of Chicago to power public buildings only using renewable energy
Chicago will transition all city-owned buildings to 100% renewable energy by 2025.
Work to renovate the Loop’s historic Quincy ‘L’ station begins
Designed by architect Alfred M. Hedley, the 120-year-old elevated station will be restored and brought up to full ADA compliance.
Open thread: What should become of the Thompson Center
State lawmakers continue mulling over the sale of the postmodern Thompson Center.
Thompson Center makes another list of endangered buildings
Landmarks Illinois has highlighted four Chicago-area sites on its latest list of endangered buildings.
Millennium Park overtakes Navy Pier as most popular attraction in Illinois
The popular downtown attraction witnessed nearly 13 million visitors just in the second half of 2016.
Changes coming to Chase Tower plaza
JPMorgan Chase has confirmed plans to make changes to the block-wide Exelon Plaza at the base of Chase Tower.
Alexander Calder installation in Willis Tower almost fully dismantled
The modernist sculpture which has been in the lobby of the Willis Tower since 1974 is almost gone.
Alexander Calder sculpture will no longer live in Willis Tower lobby
Workers have begun removing the colorful installation which has anchored the Willis Tower lobby since 1974.
Blues museum finally coming to Chicago?
The long-discussed, 50,000-square-foot tourist attraction would make its home below 25 E. Randolph Street in Chicago’s Loop.
Future Willis Tower observatory attractions could include rappelling
The owners of Chicago’s tallest building are exploring several thrilling enhancements to Willis Tower’s observatory including a chance to rappel from the 103rd to 102nd floor.
Redevelopers sought for State Street’s old Century & Consumers buildings
A cluster of historic, long-vacant buildings in the heart of the Loop may soon leave government hands and start once again contributing to the vibrancy of Chicago’s State Street.
Loop parking garage prepares to bite the dust
Signs point to the structure being replaced by a new office high-rise.
The most popular sites from last year’s Open House Chicago
Downtown sites like the Carbide and Carbon Building and Aon Center proved to be the most attended spots.
Retail headed to space across from Chicago’s new Apple store
The modernist Mies van der Rohe office tower at 111 E. Wacler is hoping to mirror its waterfront neighbor by adding a flagship retail space of its own.
Canadian-based design firm to move HQ to Chicago
Toronto-based architecture and engineering firm EXP announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to the Windy City. The move is expected to create 150 new Chicago-based positions.
Renovation of historic Loop building trades office space for more apartments
Work to renovate the vacant 1899 Plymouth Building at 417 S. Dearborn in started in August of last year.
Chicago’s Willis Tower reveals plan for ambitious $500M makeover
This afternoon, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined reps from New York’s Blackstone Group and partner Equity Office to officially take the wraps off the long-rumored project to renovate and reposition the city’s iconic Willis Tower as a news destination to work, dine, and play.