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Mayor Johnson and officials celebrate topping out for Thrive Exchange

The project at 7905 S. Exchange will have 43 affordable apartments Mayor Brandon Johnson and Ald. Greg Mitchell recently joined DL3 Realty, South Shore residents and city officials today to celebrate the topping off of Thrive Exchange, a six-story, mixed-use building...

UIC celebrates commencement May 7-11

More than 6,000 degrees will be awarded to undergraduate, graduate and professional students during University of Illinois Chicago commencement ceremonies May 7-11.   Chicago’s largest public university will welcome families and friends of graduates for the ceremonies...

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Plans Summer Groundbreaking for The Landing Hotel

New architectural renderings released at Portsmouth’s State of the City 2025 Event Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Rush Street Gaming announced plans to break ground on a new hotel this summer: The Landing Hotel Portsmouth. PORTSMOUTH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rivers Casino...

The next big piece of Michigan City’s pivot to resort town is underway

In Michigan City, Ind., where a much-anticipated remake into a beachy resort town has been gathering steam for several years, condo sales have started at a development that is a linchpin of the change Credit:Crain's Chicago Business

UIC celebrates commencement May 7-11

More than 6,000 degrees will be awarded to undergraduate, graduate and professional students during University of Illinois Chicago commencement ceremonies May 7-11.   Chicago’s largest public university will welcome families and friends of graduates for the ceremonies...

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Fourteen Remarkable Libraries in the Chicago Area

Fourteen Remarkable Libraries in the Chicago Area

ast year, I featured the dazzling Tiffany mosaic-encrusted and stained glass-domed Cultural Center for my The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago. The building was originally the Central Library of the Chicago Public Library, which celebrated its 150th anniversary last...

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City Council approves Thrive Exchange South

City Council approves Thrive Exchange South

The Chicago City Council has approved Thrive Exchange South, a mixed-use development planned for 7901 S. Exchange. As the winner of a recent Invest South/West RFP, the project will reactivate the intersection at the 79th St Metra stop. Planned by DL3 Realty, the...

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LOT Polish Airlines Opening Chicago Lounge In 2024

It’s an exciting time for LOT Polish Airlines. Not only has the airline revealed plans to refresh its Boeing 787 cabins and grow its fleet by nearly 50%, but the airline also intends to open its first lounge outside of Poland.Credit: One Mile At A Time

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Colorful Metal Inspiration

Colorful Metal Inspiration

Playful sections of bright blue metal roof welcome visitors to the Altgeld Family Resource Center on Chicago’s far South Side. Photo: hortonphotoinc.com Credit: Building Design & Construction

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City outlines plans for 18th/Peoria site

City outlines plans for 18th/Peoria site

The new buildings could include over 400 apartments and green space The city has outlined their plan for the 18th and Peoria development site in Pilsen. Spanning 6.3 acres, the property is bounded by 16th St to the north, Newberry Ave to the east, 18th St to the...

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AIA Chicago Announces Recipient of 2023 Firm Award

AIA Chicago Announces Recipient of 2023 Firm Award

The Firm Award is the highest honor a Chicago-based firm can receive from the local chapter of The American Institute of Architects. (March 23, 2023) CHICAGO – AIA Chicago, the second largest chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the collective voice of...

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CDC approves TIF for Thrive Exchange

CDC approves TIF for Thrive Exchange

The Community Development Commission has approved $10.2 million in TIF funding and a land sale for Thrive Exchange, a mixed-use development planned for 7901 S. Exchange. As the winner of a recent Invest South/West RFP, the project will reactivate the intersection at...

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Thrive Exchange presented to Committee on Design

Thrive Exchange presented to Committee on Design

The Committee on Design has reviewed Thrive Exchange, a mixed-use development planned for 7901 S. Exchange. As the winner of a recent Invest South/West RFP, the project will reactivate the intersection at the 79th St Metra stop and benefits from the new eTOD ordinance...

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