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IN MEMORIAM: Allan Mellis, Dedicated Preservationist and ‘Mayor Of Lincoln Park’
"Mellis — affectionately nicknamed the “mayor of Lincoln Park” — spent more than 50 years shaping the neighborhood, pushing for development that balanced growth...
CHICAGO LEGACY BUSINESS: Custom Cleaners And Shoe Repair Celebrates 60 Year Anniversary
"Custom Cleaners and Shoe Repair has been a staple in Mount Greenwood for generations. The cleaning service at 10457 S. Kedzie Ave. will celebrate...
CHICAGO LEGACY BUSINESS: Vince’s Restaurant & Pizzeria Reels Go Viral
"Most viral food videos follow a predictable pattern. Sprinkle in overly stylized shots of food, mix in scenes of attractive young diners and layer...
CHICAGO LEGACY BUSINESS: Italian Village Opens Cafe Pisolino Espresso Bar
"The Loop’s oldest Italian restaurant has opened an espresso bar to court morning commuters, Downtown residents and workers."Café Pisolino is open on the ground...
WIN: The Green Mill Sold to Long-Time General Managers Who Will Continue Legacy
"One of the greatest taverns and most impactful nightclubs in the history of this toddlin’ town, the Green Mill sits near the corner of...
WIN: Construction Begins for St. Matthias Rectory Adaptive Reuse as Residential Apartments
"A renovation permit has been issued for the residential conversion of an existing building at 2300 W. Ainslie. Planned by developer CKG Realty Group,...
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...