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Abandoned Church Becomes Home: Oakland couple remakes 3,845-sq-ft sanctuary; adaptive reuse trend grows

After three years of dedication, Jennifer Montague Clark and her husband turned an old church on 47th Street in Oakland into a charming family home. This adaptive reuse project involved thorough planning and support from local officials, preserving the building's unique architecture while crafting a cozy interior. It stands as…

The Times of India · Sep 24

Panic on 47th Street: Gold Buyers in Tears After Record Prices Suddenly Plunge

Panic hits investors as the record gold price suddenly plunges. Discover why the gold rush ended in tears and what market experts are forecasting for the future.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21, 2025

Slick roads cause 3 collisions on Dan Ryan Expressway near 47th Street

Three crashes happened on the inbound and outbound Dan Ryan on Thursday morning, all near 47th Street, according to state police.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023

‘Everybody was just shocked.’ Man shot on Red Line train near 47th Street station

He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in “grave” condition, fire officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 22, 2022

Several hurt after CTA bus crashes on DuSable Lake Shore Drive

The bus was carrying around 50 people when it rear ended another car Thursday morning near 47th Street.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 5, 2022