But a new chapter began Thursday demolition began at the abandoned institution. "There's approximately 47 buildings on the ... which was owned by the State of Illinois, first opened in the 1950s.

CHICAGO - A fire erupted in an abandoned apartment building on Chicago's Northwest Side early Friday. Chicago police officers responded to the scene around 2:34 a.m. in the 4900 block of West Medill.

Firefighters received word of heavy smoke pouring from the abandoned building in the 8700 block of Xograph Avenue around 11:30 a.m. This is the fourth time crews were out at the abandoned building ...

and crews were securing the building to prevent further damage before it is torn down. The crash also knocked out power near the scene. While the house the truck hit was abandoned, the others ...