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Michael Reese A Dream Site For A Tech Company, Developer Says [RENDERINGS]

A new tenant — Amazon? — could take advantage of a ton of fiber-optic cables already bordering the site.

Michael Reese Site To Become Housing, Hotel, Tech Space; Developer Picked

The development team is expected to pay $144.4 million for the site.

Michael Reese Hospital Site Developer Choice Delayed By City

Landmarks Illinois is calling the last Reese building one of the most endangered in the state.

Michael Reese Land Proposals Need Community Input, Ald. King Says

The alderman is looking for ward residents with experience in development to advise her.

New Michael Reese Development Plan Shows Grand Vision For Neighborhood

The plan from Imagine Development calls for a tech park, sports facilities and new museums.

There's Radioactive Waste On Michael Reese Site That City Is Marketing

Three acres of the 49-acre site were found to be contaminated with waste from uranium processing.

Obama Library Plan at Michael Reese Site Aims to Put Bronzeville in the Mix

Plan envisions ultra-sustainable library campus creating a "necklace" of museums on the lakefront.

Obama Library Would Bring Change To Poor Neighborhood Once Called 'Hope'

MARK KONKOL: Can a heartfelt plea to President Obama land the presidential library in Pullman?

Obama Library Sought to Anchor New Reese Development in Bronzeville

A library at the former hospital site would boost tourism and spark economic activity, supporters say.

Mayor Outlines $3 Billion Plan to Improve Neighborhoods

Projects across the city would incorporate development, culture and education.

Residents Fear City Plans for Casino on South Lakefront

An Obama presidential library was a popular suggestion for a plan to redevelop Michael Reese Hospital.

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