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WIN: After Years of Delays, St. Wenceslaus Catholic School Adaptive Reuse to Residential Loft Apartments Approved
"The latest proposal to convert the former St. Wenceslaus Catholic school building, 3425 N. Lawndale Ave., into loft apartments is now moving forward."A developer...
WIN: Zoning Approved for Adaptive Reuse of 401 W. Ontario
"The Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a set of variations for an office to residential conversion planned at 401 W. Ontario. Planned by...
WIN: Adaptive Reuse Planned for McKinlock Building at 209 W. Jackson Boulevard
"Initial details have been revealed for the upcoming residential conversion of the existing office building at 209 West Jackson Boulevard in The Loop. Also...
WIN: Historic Rogers Park Fire House at 1721 W. Greenleaf Avenue Will Be Adaptively Reused
"After sitting dark for nearly two decades, a historic building in Rogers Park is set to shine once again. The long-vacant former Engine Co....
THREATENED: Neighbors Rally Against Francis Parker School’s Proposed Demolition to Clear Residential Building for Campus Expansion
"After months of community debate, Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd) has thrown his support behind a revised Francis Parker School expansion plan, arguing the proposal...
WIN: Four Historic Montrose Harbor Bridges Reopen After Reconstruction
"After two years of work, the city is nearly done with the reconstruction of four bridges at Montrose Harbor just in time for beach...
Wonderful successful at the City of Chicago “2026 Chicago Preservation Expo” Monday, May 18, 2026
2026 Chicago Preservation Expo
Chicago Department of Planning and Development
Chicago Cultural Center
Monday, May 18
4 PM - 7 PM"Connect with City staff, community and nonprofit organizations, professional service providers working in historic preservation."In celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, the Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) invited all Chicagoans to...