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Alley cafes and plants in the Pedway: 3 ideas to transform Chicago's State Street
From more green space to interactive installations, three winning proposals reimagine what could make Chicago's State Street "that great street" once again. Why it matters: The plans could help breathe new life into a part of the Loop that was once a retail, cultural and social attraction. Driving the news: The Chicago Architectural Club, World Business Chicago and other civic organizations on Wednesday announced the winners of this year's Burnham Prize . Context: In April, the groups called for ideas for "The Future of State" — ways to make State Street a vibrant, inviting and modern urban center. Zoom in: The three winning projects take different approaches to best utilize what already exists along State Street, as well as what new infrastructure is needed. Thickness: From Corridor to Urban Field focuses on the spaces between the buildings. It would turn parking lots into green space, alleys and the Pedway into spots to meet and drink and build elevated walkways to move through the Loop. Unlocking State Street centers on the Chicago Federal Center block, a Mies van der Rohe-designed complex surrounded by Dearborn, Clark and Adams Streets and Jackson Boulevard. The plan would move the security barriers that exist around
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Caroling, Trees and the Christkindlmarket — Celebrate the Holidays With These Classic Chicago Traditions
From a mug of hot glühwein at the Christkindlmarket to a trip to the Walnut Room’s Great Tree, there are some Chicago activities that have become iconic holiday traditions. Read on for opportunities to shop, snack, carol and ride holiday trains. Christkindlmarket. The beloved German-style market is returning...
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Chicago Fire season 15 episode 6 recap: The probies find new homes as Violet receives unexpected news
A still from the episode (Image via Instagram/@nbconechicago) Life at Firehouse 51 rarely slows down, but Chicago Fire season 15 episode 6 ("Over the Edge") shifts the spotlight from roaring blazes to tough career transitions. Following the emotional 300th milestone, the episode largely focuses on where candidates Marcus Burke, Hollis, and Jansen will land next, according to IMDb. As permanent positions aren’t plentiful across the Chicago Fire Department, Stella Kidd and Kelly Severide are trying to keep their recruits off of the floater pool. Meanwhile, paramedic Violet Mikami got life-changi...
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Richard Posner, Pioneer of Law and Economics, Dies
Richard A. Posner, the influential federal appeals court judge and legal scholar whose application of economic theory to the law transformed American jurisprudence, died Tuesday at age 87, according to the University of Chicago Law School. Posner, who served for 36 years on the US Court of Appeals for the...