The exhibits weren’t fully installed when I dropped in to preview the new home of the Chicago Architecture Center (formerly the Chicago Architecture Foundation) last week, but on a return visit this week everything was up and running. The center, now in a two-story space in a riverfront Mies van der Rohe building at 111 […]
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The Chicago Architecture Foundation is now the Chicago Architecture Center
And it’s opening in its new digs on the Chicago River this weekend.
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Austin travel agent helps west siders see the world—and lists her favorite midwestern trips
Stops on the Underground Railroad, an urban cheese factory, and an eye-popping Hindu temple are among Crystal Dyer’s road-trip recommendations.
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‘Between States’ is for the community but forgets the community
A new exhibit at the Chicago Architecture Foundation has lofty ambitions but could use some gravity.
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Open House Chicago, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
The Annoyance Theatre’s 30th anniversary party, Robot Riot at Emporium Arcade Bar, and more happenings from October 13-15
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City Hall asks federal judge for nationwide injunction to prevent Jeff Sessions from defunding sanctuary cities, and other Chicago news
Also, a judge has sealed Jason Van Dyke’s statements to IPRA about Laquan McDonald shooting.
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Report: Emanuel’s relying on campaign donors who get City Hall benefits, and other Chicago news
Also, Rauner is visiting China and Japan on his first international trade mission this week.
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The Chicago Architecture Foundation creates a graphic novel for the city’s future
No Small Plans looks to the past to examine the present and imagine a future metropolis.
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Police officers elect new union president, and other Chicago news
Also, the passenger dragged from a United Airlines plane at O’Hare reportedly suffered a concussion, lost two front teeth, and had his nose broken.
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The Tossers’ Saint Patrick’s Day show, Good Food Festival, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
“The Kurt Russell Art Show,” the Divine Feminine, and more happenings from March 17-19.
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A new film series focuses on the impact of Chicago architecture
ArcLight Cinemas is partnering with the Chicago Architecture Foundation on a monthly curated film series that will run from January to April 2017.
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Logan Square Food Truck Social, Grace Bonney, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Grateful Dead Brunch, Open house Chicago, and other happenings from October 14-16.
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How to see Open House Chicago, from north to south
The city’s annual tour of overlooked landmarks and curious interiors kicks off this weekend.
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Looming lawsuit has Rahm trying to give 1.5 million drivers a chance to challenge red-light and speeding tickets, and other Chicago news
Also, Chance the Rapper takes Magnificent Coloring Day festival tickets back from scalpers and sells them to real fans.
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Open House Chicago, where real estate dreams come true
Or at least they do for one weekend.