15 Best Things to Do in Woodridge
This village is located in the west Chicago suburbs. It was established in the 1960s. It grew rapidly through the 70s, 80s, and beyond. Woodridge is named after a wooded ridge that …
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The Simple Architectural Idea That Took Over Chicago
From the north to south, Chicago is home to Mies van der Rohe’s black-colored towers. They were all built in a short time span and together with faithful homages, make up …
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15 Best Things to Do in Oswego
Oswego, located 45 miles west of downtown Chicago, is a rapidly-growing community. Since 2000, it has doubled in size. Oswego is located on the banks the Fox River. It has beautiful …
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Lion House: Rewriting the Story of Chicago’s Historic 1912 Wildlife Center
Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo has had a historic lion house as a centerpiece for many years. The original structure was preserved by Goettsch Partners (GP), who sought to expand it while …
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15 Best Things to Do in Elk Grove Village
Elk Grove Village is located in Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs. It has 35,000 residents and lies along the Golden Corridor where many Fortune 500 companies are headquartered. The village was named …
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15 Best Things to Do in Schaumburg (IL)
Often rated as one of the most livable places in the United States, Schaumburg is a northwestern suburb of Chicago, 30 miles outside the city. Administratively, this is still a village, …
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15 Best Things to Do in St. Charles
35 miles west of Chicago is St. Charles, also known by the “Pride of the Fox” After the arrival of Chicago Great Western Railway, St. Charles became a popular tourist …
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Chicago Nonprofit Opens Architecture Industry to Diverse Voices
Growing up in Oak Park, an area imbued with the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright, it was hard for Maya Bird-Murphy to avoid the influence of the famed architect. “Subconsciously, …
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