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A woman runs past 676 N. Michigan Ave. in Chicago on Oct. 3, 2024. Warner Bros. signed a deal on several levels at the building and plans to open an interactive exhibit dedicated to Harry Potter. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

New Harry Potter exhibit, along with Spanish clothing retailer Mango, could work a little magic on the Mag Mile

October 4, 2024 at 11:45 a.m.

It won’t be the first time on the Mile for either Harry Potter or Mango. Water Tower Place hosted a Harry Potter pop-up attraction in 2022 and 2023, while the...

The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University on Wednesday announced plans to create a new, technology-enhanced building on its Evanston campus. (Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management)

Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management to construct new high-tech building on Evanston’s lakefront

October 2, 2024 at 12:13 p.m.

The facility will replace the Kellogg School of Management's James L. Allen Center, nearly doubling the number of classroom seats.

Mars Wrigley is working with the surrounding Galewood neighborhood to repurpose its 95-year-old factory on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Mars Wrigley selects developer for its historic candy factory on Northwest Side

October 8, 2024 at 9:24 a.m.

Mars Wrigley has chosen a commercial developer to reconstruct its historic factory site on the Northwest Side, the nearly century-old birthplace of the Snickers and Three Musketeers candy bars.

A construction worker works on a mixed-use development, the 900 W. Randolph building in Chicago's Fulton Market area, on July 28, 2022. (Antonio Perez/ baiduhai)

The Fed’s interest rate cut could jump-start residential development in downtown Chicago. ‘We need to have cranes in the sky.’

September 20, 2024 at 10:21 a.m.

Fulton Market could be especially active with development as interest rates decline.

A pair of developers have proposed replacing a section of Church Street Plaza in Evanston with a 27-story skyscraper, pictured in this conceptual rendering. (Antunovich Associates)

Developers propose 27-story apartment tower for downtown Evanston

September 16, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

GW Properties, which acquired Church Street Plaza in 2021, along with its partner, Chicago-based Luxury Living, submitted an initial zoning application to the city, but plans could change as they...

Jon Womack, managing partner at Third City Properties, which has been investing in and managing real estate, stands outside one of his properties in the 1600 block of North Central Avenue, in Chicago, on Sept. 12, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Cook County property tax incentive taken advantage of by hundreds of landlords annually aims to boost affordable housing

September 13, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Hundreds of Cook County landlords each year are taking advantage of a property tax incentive designed to preserve and create affordable housing.

Demolition crews raze buildings at the former Sears campus headquarters in Hoffman Estates on Aug. 28, 2024. Over a two-year period, demolition crews will take down 2.4 million square feet of buildings and another million of parking garage space. The campus was acquired by Compass Datacenters. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Demolition of Hoffman Estates’ iconic Sears complex starts, opening a new era for high-tech industry

September 4, 2024 at 11:58 a.m.

Compass Datacenters bought much of the 273-acre site and plans to construct five massive data centers, which house the IT components needed to run the internet.

Delegates cheer on Aug. 22, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Downtown lodging industry was big winner during last week’s DNC, thanks to higher room rates and full hotels

August 29, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

On the second night of the convention, the average daily room rate was 76% higher than the same day a year earlier.

A security guard drinks water during his break along South LaSalle Street in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024. The Loop was quiet during the Democratic National Convention. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

DNC put Chicago in the limelight, but it also emptied the Loop of office workers

August 25, 2024 at 5:36 a.m.

“We lost around 60 to 70% of our lunchtime business,” said Brad Alaoui, chief operating officer of Roanoke Hospitality and operator of The Roanoke restaurant at 135 W. Madison St.

The Western Felt Works building at 4115 W. Ogden Ave. in Chicago is shown on April 16, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Demolition permits issued for industrial buildings prized by historic preservationists

August 22, 2024 at 1:15 p.m.

The property owner has proposed replacing the structures with a modern distribution facility, but a local alderman opposes that plan.

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