An illustrated guide to Chicago architecture Get to know signature styles from Chicago School, Prairie, and Millennium Modern ...

For a city that prides itself on its architectural legacy, Chicago has a mixed track record when it comes to saving its significant buildings. The city’s historic preservation movement didn’t ...

The underground walkway is a shield against winter weather and connects to dozens of buildings in the Loop.

Public art and murals are a big part of neighborhood life in Chicago. Though some neighborhoods are better known for large sweeping murals than others, art can be spotted in every neighborhood ...

Hundreds of new apartment units have been delivered along the busy Milwaukee Avenue artery over the last couple of years, and hundreds more are on the way.

Is there hope for the disappearing Chicago two-flat? Here’s what the city is really losing as multi-unit, two- to four-flats continue to disappear.

Chicago is famous for its architecture, but there's more to the city than its sky-high towers. Throughout the city's neighborhoods, a wide variety of residential architecture can be found. Some ...

Here’s what you need to know about the return of coach houses, granny flats, and other accessory units.

While the 800-foot project isn’t expected to break ground until next year, here’s what makes Chicago’s next trophy-grade tower so special.

The 1993 film The Fugitive is not only a classic crime thriller, but it can also be considered one of the most essential movies that takes place in Chicago. The movie prominently features Chicago's ...

Simply put, vernacular architecture is architecture without architects. In Chicago, vernacular architecture is the built language of our neighborhoods. Ubiquitous but never boring, vernacular ...

While made nationally famous as the home of "Da Bears," Chicago's Soldier Field has a storied history as a municipal gathering place and host to countless events of the sporting, civic and even ...