The balcony window dates back 132 years, stands more than 16 feet high, and is made up of 12,000 individual pieces of glass.

From remnants of the Great Fire of 1871 to homes of renowned residents, Chicago is full of interesting historical buildings and landmarks. The following five attractions give visitors a taste of ...

A woman in Chicago's West Loop has launched a mission to preserve the history of her neighborhood. Connie Fairbanks noticed that buildings that earned historic designations often have not gotten ...