ADVOCACY

LOSS: Despite Widespread Community Opposition and Press Coverage, 2240 N. Burling Demolished for Side Yard

Demolition of historic Lincoln Park home underway after lost preservation fight, Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 4/25/23 152-Year-Old Lincoln Park Home Demolished After...

LOSS: After Questionable Thanksgiving Fire, 5356 N. Sheridan / Former Wing Hoe Restaurant Demolished for New Construction

https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/12/12/edgewaters-wing-hoe-restaurant-damaged-in-fire-will-be-replaced-by-50-apartments/

LOSS: Meitus House Demolished for Land Banking

What's the plan for this South Shore site after the demolition of a historic home? Dennis Rodkin, Crain’s Chicago Business, 10/12/23 This South...

LOSS: Hofsten House at 5545 S. Woodlawn Avenue Demolished

Neighbors decry demolition of historic Woodlawn Avenue home, Zoe Pharo, Hyde Park Herald, 5/26/23 Say goodbye to a Hyde Park house that's layered...

2023 SPOTLIGHT ON DEMOLITION: 625 Demolitions in 2023

See the full list: 2023 Year-in-Review

THREATENED: Landmarked Delaware Building Reuse Blocked By Absentee Tenant

Landlord says McDonald’s is blocking a landmark renovation; The owner of the Delaware Building said the fast-food chain is using a lease to...

THREATENED: Neglected Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Waller Apartments Listed For Sale

Who can save this decrepit row house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright? Dennis Rodkin, Crain’s Chicago Business, 8/10/23

THREATENED: Fire Burns Seth Warner House Attic, but Owners Plan Restoration

Austin’s Landmarked Seth Warner Home, One Of Chicago’s Oldest, Damaged In Fire; Warner, an abolitionist, built the home in 1869. The owner said...

THREATENED: Historic Swift Mansion Suffers Extensive Upper Floor Damage after Suspected Arson

Swift Mansion Tenants Say Owners Illegally Evicted Them Before Massive Fire; Nine people had been living at the historical mansion, where the second...

THREATENED: Pioneer Arcade Redevelopment Stalls Without Allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (Chicago 7 2015)

Pioneer Arcade affordable housing project in jeopardy as city support wavers, Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 3/8/23 Final landmark recommendation approved for Pioneer Arcade,...