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A green city skeptic

Environmental historian Harold Platt levels some pointed questions at Mayor Daley and his efforts to make Chicago America's greenest city.

8 months ago | Marian Wang

Historic hotel reopens after $128 million makeover

The South Loop's historic Blackstone hotel, host to presidents, movie stars and political intrigue, but vacant since 1999, has reopened following a three-year renovation project.

1 year ago | Matthew C.K. Bradwell
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