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Iroquois Theatre fire

Coverage of Iroquois Theatre fire in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 4 · 21:57 UTCMost recent: Jun 4 · 21:57 UTC
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  • POLITICSJun 4 · 21:57 UTCBLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
    Is One Way Out Enough? City Considers Building Code Change To Address Housing Shortage

    Chicago is considering a building code change to allow apartment buildings up to five stories to have only one stairway and exit per floor, aiming to reduce construction costs and increase housing density. The proposal faces opposition from fire and building officials, as well as firefighter unions, who cite safety concerns, referencing historical Chicago fires as cautionary examples.