Chicago’s skyline has always been impressive, but a new wave of travelers is rediscovering the city through its architecture ...

Half a century ago, a dozen Chicago women working in a male-dominated profession met in a North Michigan Avenue office to launch a mutually supportive group called Chicago Women in Architecture. Among ...

From greystones with intricate details to homey-looking brick bungalows, Chicago is packed with a range of charming ...

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Chicago is famously known as the birthplace of the skyscraper, and the city boasts an impressive collection of tall buildings. From the early designs of Louis Sullivan, Burnham & Root and Holabird & ...

Chicago's urban history is a dynamic saga of innovation, resilience, and architectural prowess. From its early days as a bustling trade hub on Lake Michigan's shores to its transformation into a ...

The Art Institute of Chicago has received a $75 million donation for a new building to showcase modern art from the 19th and 20th centuries. The funds — which amount to the single largest naming gift ...

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