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Don't Tear Down This Old Cottage, City Commission Tells Owner

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks nixed economic-hardship claims by owners of 1639 N. North Park Ave.

Lincoln Park »

Two New Developments Cheered For Preserving The Past

One development will preserve buildings previously threatened with demolition at Halsted and Willow.

North Lawndale »

Church Where MLK Preached Approved as Landmark

Stone Temple Missionary Baptist Church was originally a Romanian synagogue.

Burton Place Granted Landmark Status Over Some Residents' Resistance

The Old Town artists' haven was protected by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks.

Daniel Burnham Skyscraper, Former Home Of CPS, Granted Landmark Status

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks moved to preserve the former ComEd building at 125 S. Clark St.

Marina City Coasts Through Landmarks Hearing Without Opposition

The only building owners to take a position remained neutral.

Glessner House Museum Lauded by Landmarks Illinois for Preserving Past

The 1887 Henry Hobson Richardson mansion is being recognized for the museum's stewardship.

Endangered Burton Place Building Sold, Avoids Demolition

A developer had hoped to build at 159 W. Burton Place over objections of residents and preservationists.

Streeterville »

Wrigley Building, Fortnightly Club to Be Honored by Landmarks Illinois

The Wrigley Building was lauded for its rehab project, the Fornightly Club for its stewardship.

Noble Square »

Studio Gang's New HQ Near Polish Triangle Gets Chicago Landmark Status

The Landmarks Commission moved to protect the Polish National Alliance Building and grant a tax break.

Former Nick's Uptown Building Granted Landmark Status

The facade of the Egyptian Revival-style former Cairo Supper Club building will be protected.

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.