Chicago-based developer R2 goes before Evanston’s Preservation Commission today with a plan to develop 30 apartments inside the building at 1453 Maple Ave., which until last year was a Masonic Temple.

A fire that burned through Monday night has destroyed the landmark Lincoln Masonic Temple in downtown Aurora, according to fire officials. The long-vacant building burned from for about nine hours, ...

Buying and renovating old churches and synagogues has become a popular way for residential developers to satisfy the growing demand for apartments with distinctive architecture. Chicago-based R2 Cos.

A massive blaze tore through an historic building in west suburban Aurora late Monday night. At around 10 p.m., firefighters responded to a fire with heavy smoke at the Masonic Temple, located at 104 ...

The ERIS Brewery & Cider House occupies an imposing four-story red brick building at the corner of Irving Park Road and Tripp Avenue. Solid, sober, and bulky, it looks like an old elementary school or ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...