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WIN: After Years of Delays, Construction Begins on Hollander Lofts Building Adaptive Reuse
"A year after the Hollander building project changed ownership, construction is underway on the long-awaited redevelopment."Construction started last week on the Hollander loft apartment...
THREATENED: Parker School Expansion Threatens Vintage Courtyard Residential Building at 327-335 W. Belden Avenue
"Francis W. Parker School, a private K-12 college prep school in Lincoln Park, is moving forward with plans to expand its footprint following years...
POTENTIAL WIN: Chicago Seeks to Reinvest in Madison Pulaski Commercial District (Chicago 7 2017)
"Madison Street on the city’s West Side has been rocked by some serious body blows over the last 60 or so years and it...
WIN: Blair Mansion Will Become Astor Club Clubhouse After Comprehensive Renovation
"It will only be a matter of time until the building becomes a clubhouse and that time will arrive in a few months. The...
BUYER WANTED: Adolph J. Lichtstern Mansion / Former Black-Owned Hospital at 3736 S. Indiana Avenue Listed for Sale
"A Bronzeville mansion with a storied history is for sale for the first time in decades, and local preservationists want to ensure it remains...
THREATENED: Chicago Sign Museum Wants the City’s Hand-Made Signs Saved Before They’re Gone
"Whether painted, wood, bulb or neon, Chicago signs have a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts who aim to bring a new museum...
Friends of Historic Second Church presents “Historic Second Church Celebrates 20 Years of Restoration” March 21, 2026
Friends of Historic Second Church (Friends) kicks off its 20th year of restoration and educational work with a history program, live jazz music and a reception on Saturday, March 21, in the Arts and Crafts masterpiece sanctuary in the South Loop."Founded and led by volunteers, Friends has completed more...