New Studio Gang Supertall; Vintage Downtown Christmas Photos; More

And now the latest from Curbed Chicago, covering everything you need to know about the city's neighborhoods and real estate.

by Daniel Gerzina Dec 19, 2014, 4:35pm CST

LAKESHORE EAST—Chinese developer Wanda Group formally unveiled their plan to build an 88 story supertall tower designed by Chicago's own Studio Gang Architects.

STREETERVILLE—The city has approved a plan to build a 65 story tower designed by New York's Robert A.M. Stern Architects. The tower will be Chicago's first from the star architect.

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE—UIC formally released their lengthy bid for the future Obama Presidential Library. The two-site proposal would build new facilities near UIC's campus and in North Lawndale.

THE LOOP—Take a step back in time and visit State Street during the holidays of decades past through this series of vintage photos.