Neighborhood
Crain’s Chicago Business: Pullman National Monument faces a long haul ahead
"After years of dreaming and planning, the Pullman National Monument gets its official grand opening next week, but much more work awaits backers positioning...
WTTW Chicago: A Look at the Pullman National Monument Ahead of its Grand Opening
"Some people say that walking through Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood is like traveling back in time."On Labor Day weekend, a new visitor center in the...
LOSS: Decorative Terra Cotta Ornament Stripped from New Devon Theater / Assyrian American Association
"As of September 2, 2021 it seems that the beautiful terra cotta face that has looked down over Devon Avenue for more than 100...
Chicago Tribune: Chicago Flats Initiative is hoping to keep iconic 2- and 4-flats flourishing
"Seneca Oaddams, 44, bought his two-flat in Roseland for $132,000 a little over two years ago — months before the pandemic began. He wanted...
WIN: After Sale, Landmarked Wicker Park “Beer Baron Row” Mansion to be Renovated
"A prominent, five-bedroom, 19th-century mansion in Wicker Park that once was listed for $6.5 million sold on April 30 for $4.8 million in an...
THREATENED: 5356 N. Sheridan / Former Wing Hoe Restaurant to be Demolished for New Apartment Building
"A developer is moving forward with plans to redevelop the former home of Wing Hoe Restaurant in Edgewater, reviving an effort unveiled in 2018."Tempus...
LIKELY WIN: Historic Bridges Will Be Rebuilt with Historic Limestone and Ornament
"Four bridges at Montrose Harbor will soon be rebuilt, though crews will retain and reuse the existing structure’s historical features."The city’s Plan Commission voted...
PARTIAL WIN: $1.5m Stabilization Effort Stock Yards Bank Building Complete, but Comprehensive Restoration and Reuse Remain Elusive
"A cornerstone of Chicago’s once-bustling meatpacking industry has a shot at a new life after sitting empty for almost half a century."The Stock...