Fire at Chicago and Lake

View of the destruction seen from Dan's window.

Managing cleanup operations

Dan got to bed a little later than usual last night owing to the three-alarm fire across the street. But he was out early this morning supervising cleanup of the former Robert's Shoes building at Chicago and Lake. There was no loss of life and they're still figuring the cause. This may spur some redevelopment at the site, it is hoped. The property is controlled by Allina Hospitals, who have the nearby Abbott/Northwestern health complex. Dan is in the Midtown Exchange building, home to the Global Market and offices of the Allina corporation. It's an ideal location as its handicapped-accessible for three blocks indoors. He ate breakfast this morning at the hospital cafeteria. The market below is closed on Memorial Day.

No bus. Reason: fire

Dan's home

Brain trust figuring the cause.