Patricia Saldaña Natke wants to rethink Pilsen’s industrial heritage. Where others see abandoned buildings and an unused railroad, she sees a linear park and a textile incubator.
Ownership of Unity Temple, architect Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece in Oak Park, could be transferred to an organization separate from church as part of a new plan to raise at least $10 million to restore the landmark building.
You’d think food blogger Louisa Chu would be stuffed after this assignment. Nope. Pass her the syrup, she says. She wants to stay and hear more stories.
In a surprise move, Sears stores in the Greater Grand Crossing community and the Chicago Lawn neighborhood are slated for closure, leaving two important buildings at potential risk.
