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WIN: Construction Begins for Adaptive Reuse of 1220 W. Van Buren for Oxford Lofts
"The city has authorized construction to begin for the residential conversion of the Oxxford Clothes building at 1220 West Van Buren Street in the...
WIN: Adaptive Reuse Planned for Pontiac Building at 542 S. Dearborn Street and Loft Building at 445 W. Erie Street
"Two vintage loft office buildings downtown have sold to a developer who plans to convert them to apartments, and another office building marketed as...
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...
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...