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Preservationists Mobilize To Save Historic Elston Avenue Brewery
Preservationists are trying to save a historic brewery complex on Elston Avenue from being torn down to make way for a big-box store parking lot.
Building That Planner Wants Torn Down Gets New Name
You might not have known the name of the high-rise building that hangs over the main concourse of Union Station to begin with, but on Friday it is acquiring the name of its primary tenant, Fifth Third Bank.
Feds: City Of Joliet Is Displacing African-American Residents
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the City of Joliet, alleging it is violating fair housing laws by moving to condemn a 1960s era federally-subsidized affordable housing development.
Unstable Bridge Could Get Reprieve In Indiana
An unstable bridge, which has been the object of much debate, could get a reprieve in Northwest Indiana.
Demolition Begins On Last Cabrini-Green High-Rise
Demolition has begun on the last high-rise standing in the Cabrini-Green public housing development.
Cabrini-Green Set For Demolition
After 58 years, the once-sprawling Cabrini-Green housing complex finally closes its last high-rise today after the last tenant moved out today.
Architecture Critics Sound Off On Reese Demolition
Chicago’s leading architecture critics are voicing disappointment at the city’s decision to demolish the 103-year-old main building at Michael Reese Hospital.
City To Tear Down Historic Reese Hospital Building
Going back on a promise to preservation groups, city officials announced Wednesday that the main hospital building at the former Michael Reese Hospital campus would be torn down by the end of the year.
City Demolishes House Without Warning Owner
Frances Funches was preparing to rehab her fire-damaged property in Austin, when the Chicago Building Department demolished it without notifying her.
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- Roseland Hospital Cuts Staff, Salaries To Keep Doors OpenAs it waits to hear if it’ll receive a $7 million bailout to stay open, Roseland Community Hospital laid off almost 70 employees, and other hospital employees will take a pay cut.89
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- 3 Dead, 8 Hurt In Shootings Since Friday NightThe most recent fatal shooting happened about 1:50 a.m. Saturday in the Hyde Park community, roughly half a mile from President Barack Obama’s home in neighboring Kenwood.198
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