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"Wrong Chairs," by Thomas Kelley

May 14, 2013

Rome Prize winner eyes optical illusions

Thomas Kelley enjoys the “visual errors” that make architecture grand or provocative

Valerie Werner

April 30, 2013

‘It’s important to leave home and find your way’

Valerie Werner wants to make sure her interns are not just answering phones.

Rendering of proposed changes to the quad area

April 30, 2013

Master plan projects begin with grove revival

Urban planning students helped plan renovation of area at Taylor and Morgan streets

Aerial photo of east campus with the city and Lake Michigan

April 30, 2013

Giving citizens a say on spending

City planners, officials and activists gather in Chicago this week to promote a new way of spending taxpayers’ money

Sarah and Kerry Wood

April 23, 2013

Former Cubs pitcher funds UIC scholarship

Foundation established by Kerry Wood will help students from Chicago low-income neighborhoods

Brenda Parker

April 23, 2013

Brenda Parker studies urban homesteaders

Brenda Parker looks at households who make ends meet in enterprising ways

Rachel Weber

April 15, 2013

International conference urges cities to let residents spend their taxes

Participatory budgeting is underway in Chicago and other cities

Dick Simpson at City Council meeting

April 9, 2013

Emanuel has more council support than Daleys

“A more compliant ‘rubber stamp’ city council than any mayor in recent history,” report says.

Girl looks at thrift store jewelry selection

April 5, 2013

Resale shops thrive despite online competition

Secondhand stores thrive because patrons seek “intangible satisfactions,” not just bargains.

Circle interchange

April 4, 2013

Circle reconstruction near campus will cut traffic backups, planners say

IDOT says the project will reduce air pollution and congestion and bring about 5,000 jobs.

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