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Photos: Historic Lakeview building moved out of path of CTA

The 127-year-old Vautravers Building was shifted 30 feet west to make room for the $2.1 billion Red-Purple Modernization project

August 3, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Frank Lloyd Wright house from in Hinsdale under threat?

The Frederick Bagley House has no legal protection from demolition

July 26, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Threatened Lake Street tied house becomes Chicago landmark

Michael Jordan once kept an office in the historic building, according to Ald. Burnett

July 21, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Landmarks approve tax incentive for Morton Salt shed redevelopment

The historic industrial building will be reborn as an office, dining, and entertainment complex

July 1, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Stalled Congress Theater renovation gets new developer

Baum Revision hopes to begin work on the historic 1920s-era theater by the end of this year and open in mid- to late-2023

June 29, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

State officials back Thompson Center nomination to National Historic Register

The surprise vote could allow developers to access tax incentives to save the Helmut Jahn-designed structure

June 25, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Threatened 1892 West Loop tied house granted final landmark recommendation

The property's owners wanted to demolish the historic building for a mixed-use development

June 3, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

West Loop building from 1892 wins preliminary landmark status

The threatened Queen Anne structure was almost demolished over the winter

April 1, 2021 by Jay Koziarz