In his book "Chronicles of Old Chicago: Exploring the History and Lore ... estate and moved to The Drake with his wife, Flora. Jacobs Franks died at the hotel in 1928, and Flora Franks also ...

Chicago attorney Jim Nagle is a visionary for preserving history. Originally from Elmhurst ... the rehab and reopening of the landmark Drake Oak Brook Hotel at the Oak Brook Polo Club in Oak ...

Drake II would tear down ... In 1986, the hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places and in 1998, it was designated a Chicago landmark. A suite under the mansard roof.

"I thought, how many brands does Chicago have left? Everyone born and raised here knows the Drake brand. I had confidence I could fill up the hotel again based on the name alone." It was a ...

you won’t have to look any further than the historic The Drake Hotel. Not only does the hotel’s Art Deco décor take you back to the Roaring 20s but it hosts one of Chicago’s biggest New ...

Other 2022 nominees were Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, Kimpton Hotel Monaco ... which we’ve fixed up.” The history of the Drake in Oak Brook goes back to its original opening in 1962.

Her grandfather opened the Drake Hotel in Chicago, but subsequently lost his ... including the plight of homeless children in Los Angeles. History: Little-known details were Robert Imber's passion ...

a gala was held at the Drake Hotel to pay homage to the work of one of Chicago's most revered architects. Guests gathered for photos with the commemorative sign before attending a lively auction.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A hotel restaurant in Chicago's western suburbs is now offering a soup that costs more than $1,800. The seafood bisque at the Drake Oak Brook is inspired by a recipe from the year ...