Chicago has always evolved through construction, reinvesting in its assets, modernizing its infrastructure and adapting to how people live and work. Its next construction chapter will be defined not simply by how much is built, but by how intentionally projects are planned, delivered and integrated into the city’s fabric.

Nestled in the heart of the Printers Row district in the South Loop, Straits Row appears like any other high-rise in downtown Chicago. It has a modern interior design and high-end amenities that are standard for luxury housing in the area. But the ...

CHICAGO — Several historic buildings call the Windy City home, and over the years, a handful of notable buildings have been torn down to make way for the skyline’s next generation. While many of those buildings are now lost to history, keen record ...

A city “scarred and shaped by fire” is inviting more of the same by inspecting over a 12-month period just 17% of the buildings in its database for fire code violations and failing to maintain an accurate building inventory, Chicago’s inspector ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed fining building owners in the city who let their properties lie dormant. If approved, this could have a drastic impact on Chicago neighborhoods, as well as downtown Loop buildings that haven't bounced back since ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 is teaming up with the Chicago Architecture Center as part of a new series called Chicago Uncovered to showcase locations, new and old, that distinguish Chicago among other cities. Each week, we provide clues throughout the broadcast ...