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Skyscrapers reshape Illinois skyline beyond Chicago
Architects cite rising downtown high rises in Milwaukee Raleigh Durham and Florida challenging old norms as Peoria Springfield and ISU showcase landmark towers. Statehouse remains the tallest downstate structure while Watterson Towers and Hilton of Springfield join the 300 foot club.
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Emporis
Florida
Atlantic Coast
Peter Ellis
Skidmore, Owings and Merrill
Sears Tower
Hancock Center
Trump International
Chicago
Ellis
Milwaukee
Raleigh-Durham
N.C
Ali
ISU
Illinois
Watterson
Jay Groves
Statehouse
Jim Donelan
Donelan
Capitol
Ilstatehouse
Springfield
Tim Davlin
Downstate
Peoria