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Home » Zoom In

Tag: Zoom In

Posted inBlogs

John Hancock Center’s ground floor now offers its own sort of view

by Sue Kwong August 14, 2015August 18, 2021

The iconic Chicago building’s lobby has become an attraction all its own thanks to Wolfgang Buttress’s dazzling installation.

The multimillion-dollar mansion, under construction
Posted inNews & Politics

Zoom in: Lincoln Park

by Taylor Tolbert March 3, 2014August 18, 2021

Currently under construction in Lincoln Park, the Morningstar Mansion can make a case for its own zip code.

Alejandro Serrano packages coffee for Cafe Chicago at the Albany Park Workers' Center.
Posted inNews & Politics

Zoom in: Albany Park

by Summer Concepcion December 3, 2013August 19, 2021

Cafe Chicago is a unique coffee co-op that aims to lend a hand to low-income immigrant laborers.

Be sure not to trip over Indira Johnson's half-submerged Buddha heads when you're in Uptown.
Posted inNews & Politics

Zoom in: Uptown

by Becca Oken November 28, 2012August 19, 2021

Indira Johnson’s half-submerged Buddha heads in Uptown

The Jefferson Masonic Temple. Not pictured: freemasons.
Posted inNews & Politics

Zoom in: Jefferson Park

by Silvia Chavez November 14, 2012August 19, 2021

A tour of the century-old Jefferson Masonic Temple

Alderman Danny Solis has used his own money to support this mural of a giant possum.
Posted inNews & Politics

Zoom in: Pilsen

by Silvia Chavez October 17, 2012August 19, 2021

Pilsen’s alderman used his own money to renovate and create new murals in his ‘hood

Posted inBlogs

The art of personifying a tooth

by Kevin Warwick March 1, 2012August 19, 2021

Why not take photos of dental signs displaying cartoons of personified teeth?

Posted inBlogs

In this week’s Reader: For the love of pinball

by Tal Rosenberg February 23, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s in the February 23, 2012 issue of the Reader

Posted inBlogs

In this week’s Reader: Your NATO/G8 primer

by Tal Rosenberg February 16, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s in the February 16, 2012 issue of the Reader

Posted inNews & Politics

Zoom in: Goose Island

by Julia Thiel February 16, 2012August 19, 2021

Zoom in: The Morton Salt Company on Goose Island

Posted inBlogs

In this week’s Reader: The making of an alderman

by Tal Rosenberg January 19, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s in the January 19, 2012 issue of the Reader

Posted inBlogs

Zoom in: Bucktown

by Kevin Warwick August 17, 2011August 19, 2021

A way in to the Bloomingdale Trail.

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