Three of Soy Cuba's stories are set in Havana and use spectacular modern architecture as a backdrop. It's architecture few people in this country have seen, despite Cuba being as close to American shores as Milwaukee is to Chicago.
Proposed in 2001, the twin cable-stayed pedestrian bridges would have crossed Lake Shore Drive at Buckingham Fountain, allowing people and cyclists to connect to the lake at one of the most critical points.
The team planning a major makeover of Lincolnwood's Purple Hotel wants to give the long-troubled landmark a new name as well as a new look. And they're asking the public's help.
The suburban Chicago city of Park Ridge has been officially recognized for its active role in preserving its history.The city is the 75th local government in Illinois certified for historic preservation efforts.
On this June 1st in 1960, the City of Chicago decided that the Garrick Theater Building could be torn down and replaced with a parking garage. Not quite. The Garrick was an official city landmark.
