John Mills Van Osdel designed the interior of the historic church, one of five public buildings to survive the Great Chicago ...

Over a career that spanned 60 years, Van Osdel is credited with designing over 800 structures, including the interior of ...

Chicago’s first architect — toured the glorious Church of the Holy Family interior designed by his relative in the mid-19th ...

Mike Stephen talks with Chicago Reader staff writer Leor Galil about the resurgence of the compact disc, then delves into the history of Chicago before the Great Fire of 1871 with Northwestern ...

The Greek Revival-style house on Indiana Avenue is considered the oldest house built in Chicago, even though it’s been moved ...

Since 2022, Chicago’s neighbor to the north has been home to the tallest timber tower in the world and is building more.

A new Greek restaurant from a Greektown native hopes to revive the once-vibrant dining district with fresh seafood, modern flair and a nod to the past.

Founded in 1868 in the northeast U.S., Hopkins & Allen grew from a friendly business venture into a prolific maker of ...

A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the ...

John Mills Van Osdel designed the interior of the historic church, one of five public buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

Hike dune ridgelines that feel like island peaks, paddle through teal coves that rival the tropics, and end your nights with ...