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Chicago's Skyline Could Someday Look Like This

Renderings of planned South Loop skyscrapers superimposed on the skyline give a glimpse of the future.

World-Renowned Architect Helmut Jahn In Talks To Move Firm To West Loop

R2 Companies plans to rehab a building on West Lake Street that may house the architect's offices.

Preserve McCormick Place, Put Lucas Museum On Parking Lot, Helmut Jahn Says

Besides, Helmut Jahn said, when the rich spend big money on a memorial, "they don't want to share."

Helmut Jahn's 73-Story South Loop Skyscraper Clears City Panel

The tower proposed for 1000 S. Michigan Ave. now heads to the City Council.

Jewelers Building, Rumored Home Of Capone's Speakeasy, Loses Scaffolding

The riverfront building has been completely refurbishing its dome, where Al Capone once ran a speakeasy.

This Could Be Chicago's Next Skyscraper: Helmut Jahn Tweaks Tower Plan

The architect cut the proposal's height and made it distinctively wider at the top than at its base.

Developer Cuts Height on Proposed South Michigan Avenue Tower

The apartment tower proposed for 1326 S. Michigan Ave. will also have less parking and a new entrance.

Developer Chops Down Height on Supertall Michigan Avenue Proposal

A 1,001-foot-tall tower proposed for 1000 S. Michigan Ave. is now proposed for just 832.

Sky-High Tower Proposed for Michigan Avenue Would Be 5th-Tallest in City

"We are complementing what is happening at the north end of the park," said architect Philip Castillo.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.