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Alternative Obama Center designs revealed ahead of court hearing
The University of Chicago released confidential renderings from Studio Gang, Adjaye Associates, and Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
Kanye West vows to reopen Chicago’s Avalon Regal Theater
The celebrity pledged his support for the historic South Side venue on Twitter.
Tiger Woods-designed golf course gets update after community concerns
The design firm revised plans after community concerns
Jackson Park watchdog group stepping up its efforts
The group Jackson Park Watch is looking to expand its influence on planning for the Obama Presidential Center
New condo and movie theater projects proposed for Chicago’s South Shore
Real estate developers are showing renewed interest in the lakefront community.
Obama Foundation to host public meeting for Presidential Center plan
The Obama Foundation is seeking feedback from Chicago residents
Obama Foundation will build its own parking garage for presidential center
The Obama Presidential Center will now occupy 35 acres of public parkland.
CTA has ‘no plans’ to extend Green Line to Jackson Park
Mass transit to the future Obama Presidential Center is not likely to happen anytime soon.
Developers to acquire 440-acre South Works site, build 20,000 new homes
According to the City of Chicago, a sale agreement has been reached for long-vacant US Steel property at 8080 S. Lake Shore Drive.
Open thread: Should the Green Line be extended to Jackson Park?
The Obamas have touted the presidential center’s potential economic impact, but what about transit?
Photo essay highlights the beauty of the South Shore Nature Sanctuary
Opened in 2002, this lush refuge could be altered and partially displaced by the new Tiger Woods golf course.
New petition calls on Chicago to restore the 63rd Street Green Line branch
Greater transit connectivity to Jackson Park and the upcoming Obama Library is needed now, argues the petition’s author.
Three renovated South Side single family homes to consider
Here’s a look at three vintage homes ranging from $265K all the way up to $1.69M.
Stately South Shore mansion can be had for $650K
This stately 100-year-old house is located just blocks away from the upcoming Obama Presidential Center.
Jackson Park redevelopment would require more road closures
The Obama Presidential Center and overhauled Jackson Park Golf Course will see major changes made to traffic patterns.
Historic five-bedroom home in Jackson Park Highlands asks $710K
The spacious 1926 home is convenient to the lake, the South Shore Cultural Center, and the future site of the Obama Presidential Library.
Sweeping downzoning measure for South Shore delayed
Alderman Leslie Hairston has suggested that the plan will be revisited and altered.
New grocer finally coming to shuttered South Shore Dominick’s
The St. Louis-based Shop 'n Save has signed a lease for the former Dominick’s store in South Shore.
What would you change about the Obama Presidential Center plan?
The president says that the game-changing campus could be delivered in four years.
How the Obama Presidential Center could reshape Jackson Park
The Obama Foundation has offered a first look at early designs for the upcoming presidential library.
Thoroughly rehabbed South Shore bungalow seeks $169K
This fully updated three-bedroom bungalow is quite the bargain.
Downzoning measure introduced for South Shore commercial corridor
Ald. Leslie Hairston has introduced a measure that would reclassify the zoning on a large stretch of 71st Street.
The latest South Works redevelopment plan is gathering momentum
As developers close in on acquiring the property, the multi-phase plan has also gained the enthusiasm of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Classic brick South Shore single family home seeks $399K
This lovely old Chicago home is just steps away from the site of the future Obama Presidential Center.
Vacant South Shore building being transformed into new apartments
The former senior and low-income housing complex is being renovated into new rentals.
New plan for Chicago’s long-vacant South Works site unveiled
A joint venture plans to buy US Steel’s sprawling 430-acre lakefront property on the city’s far south side and build 12,000 new homes.
Developer wanted Lucas Museum at former US Steel South Works site
A recent dump of private emails from Mayor Emanuel has given the public a view into the Lucas Museum quagmire, including a message from developer Dan McCaffery.
Defunct US Steel site to move forward as four smaller parcels
The now-dissolved partnership between US Steel and developer McCaffery Interests once planned 13,000 new homes and 17.5 million square feet of retail for the sprawling 430-acre South Works site.
Architect asks Lucas to reconsider museum plan for Chicago
Michael Sorkin, a New York-based architect, is asking Lucas and Hobson to reconsider their decision to leave Chicago and to build a "Museum Campus South" at the former U.S. Steel site on the far South Side.
Developer Plans Apartment Conversion for Shoreline Condos
The historic 16-story Shoreline Condominium building overlooking the southern edge of Jackson Park may be the next Windy City property to see a shift from condos to apartments as developers continue to ride Chicago’s lucrative rental wave.
Holabird & Roche Foursquare Near Jackson Park Asks $775K
If you're a lover of iconic Chicago residential architecture, then this American Foursquare located just south of Jackson Park will surely excite.
Ambitious US Steel South Works Mega-Project is No More
McCaffery Interests has ended its nearly 12 year relationship with US Steel to develop the 600-acre lakefront site.
Rebuild Foundation Seeks Your Family Photos
Your family photos could become a part of the Stony Island Arts Bank's archives.
Inside Theaster Gates' new Stony Island Arts Bank
The cultural and historic landmark reopens