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The federal government has closed the sidewalk in front of buildings it owns at the southwest corner of State and Adams streets, citing a threat to pedestrians from deteriorating facades. The property includes two early 20th century skyscrapers that preservationists want to save.

The federal government has closed the sidewalk in front of buildings it owns at the southwest corner of State and Adams streets, citing a threat to pedestrians...

The kind of stories that have Chicago written all over them.

Fences were erected days after Preservation Chicago put the buildings at 202 and 220 S. State St. on its “most endangered” list, calling for efforts to save them.

Fences were erected days after Preservation Chicago put the buildings at 202 and 220 S. State St. on its “most endangered” list, calling for efforts to save them.

The annual St. Patrick’s Day dyeing of the Chicago River and the opening of a touring Tina Turner musical are among the week’s entertainment highlights.

A business in Chicago's Loop was robbed at gunpoint by a crew of three early Friday morning. 

Feeling bored? Make plans this weekend for the World of Wheels in Rosemont, the TobyMac Hits Deep Tour at the NOW Arena, Maple Sugaring Days in St. Charles, DuPage Comic Con at the DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds and more.

America’s cities increasingly face similar problems, particularly worries about crime and hangovers from the pandemic. That’s why the mayor’s election in Chicago on Tuesday is about more than Chicago.

The area outpaces other areas of downtown in attracting new residents, but affordable housing is in short supply, and there’s a need for open space and outdoor dining.