ADVOCACY
BUYER WANTED: Neglected Frank Lloyd Wright Designed Waller Rowhouse Listed For Sale
"A row house that is one of just six remaining from an 1890s low-cost housing block designed by Frank Lloyd Wright sits vacant and...
BUYER WANTED: Fifth Church of Christ Scientist / Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Townhouses Listed for Sale
"Plenty of Chicago churches have been converted to dwelling places. Most of these, such as Trinity Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lake View and...
BUYER WANTED: One of Chicago’s Oldest Houses, the John Wingert House from 1854 Listed for Sale
"One of Chicago’s oldest houses, a landmark 1850s farmhouse in Norwood Park that was extensively damaged by a fire in 2021, is for sale...
WIN: St. Adalberts Church Receives Unanimous Landmark Approved Vote During Packed Landmark Hearing (Chicago 7 2014, 2016, 2019, 2021)
"A closed Catholic church that's been at the center of a years-long preservation battle is one step closer to becoming a Chicago landmark."The Commission...
LOSS: Demolition Permit issued for 3262 N. Clark
"A demolition permit has been issued at 3262 N. Clark. Located midblock along N. Clark St, the narrow site is just south of W....
WIN: Florence Crittenton Anchorage / Wolfson Building Receives Preliminary Landmark Approval
"The city's Commission on Chicago Landmarks is taking a positive step this week in weighing whether to give a preliminary designation to a 130-year-old...
WIN: After Decades Long Advocacy, Washington Park National Park Bank Adaptive Reuse Finally Moving Forward (Chicago 7 2016 & 2020)
"A plan to revamp the Washington Park National Bank building into high-end offices received City Council approval Thursday."The Woodlawn-based project at 6300 S. Cottage...
WIN: Winning Adaptive Reuse Selected for McKinley Park Pershing Road CMD Warehouse Building (Chicago 7 2014 & 2020)
"More than 100 apartments, a grocery store and flexible office space are coming to McKinley Park."Developer IBT Group LLC secured the city’s backing to...
90-Day Demolition Delay: Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Lake Shore
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Date Received: 09/06/2023
Address:
Ward: 4th Ald. Lamont J. Robinson
Applicant: Burnham Nationwide, Inc. C/O Amy Kenny
Owner: Shedd Aquarium Society C/O Robert Wengel
Permit Description: Exterior and interior...

