Chicago history

Rescuing material from the wrecking ball is a passion for Stockyards Brick owner Matt Joyce.

Kathy Byrne, daughter of Chicago's only female mayor, asked that a favorite fountain be relocated, too.

Tour guides will explore the "overlooked industrial history" of the Southwest Side.

The freight tunnel, dormant since 1955, is being used to grow several varieties of oyster mushrooms.

Former employees of the Gold Coast hotel will reunite Sunday over retro desserts.

A Logan Square resident spotted old streetcar track exposed by a pothole on Kedzie Avenue.

"When you have your name on something you want to be proud of it," said Mel J. Thillens.

The new 38th Ward Office is at 6622 W. Irving Park Road.

Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) said the developer wants more retail use from the building.

MARK KONKOL: Earl Pionke was a drinker, fighter and lover who lived to the tune of good ol’ folk songs.

Before the "L" hit the scene, Chicago's cable car network was at the forefront of transit innovation.

Tommy and Dorothy Tate have grown used to tourists gawking at the Nazi-like symbols on their home.

Bridgeport dates back to the 17th century, when it was a shortcut for explorers.