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WIN: City of Chicago Announces $8.23M of Adopt-a-Landmarking Funding for the Restoration of 13 Designated Chicago Landmarks
"Adopt-A-Landmark grants valued at more than $8 million will help restore more than a dozen historic buildings citywide, including former banks in Austin and...
THREATENED: Community Unanimously Rejects Planned Demolition of Damen Silos (Chicago 7 2023)
"Time is running out for efforts to save the Damen Silos on the Southwest Side from being torn down, but negotiations will start soon...
Chicago Sun-Times Editorial: All doesn’t have to be lost if the historic Damen Silos are demolished (Chicago 7 2023)
"A city’s stock rises and falls on its ability to create and maintain special places for residents and tourists."The long-vacant Damen Silos could have...
THREATENED: Continental Can Company Demolition Looms (Chicago 7 2020, 2021 & 2023)
"The Continental Can Co. building at 3815 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, is due for demolition soon to make way for a new cold-storage warehouse...
THREATENED: Developer Reveals Plans to Demolish 720 N. Wells
"Two historic structures are set to meet the wrecking ball at the southwest corner of N. Wells St and W. Superior St. Announced in...
THREATENED: Loyola University Plans to Demolish 1234 W. Loyola Avenue Without Redevelopment Plans
"Loyola purchased the property at 1226-1234 W. Loyola Ave. Dec 19, adding the building to their list of properties owned in the surrounding area."Michael...
WIN: One Prudential Plaza to Receive $50M Renovation But Will Lose Anchor Tenant
"A renovation has been announced for the Prudential Plaza complex at 130 E Randolph Street in New East Side. Located on the corner with...
WIN: First Concert Since 1985 Celebrates Ramova Theatre Renovation and Reopening (Chicago 7 2012)
"McHugh Construction has announced that it has completed the $30 million adaptive reuse transformation of Chicago’s historic Ramova Theatre from a long-shuttered single-screen cinema...
WIN: City Council Approves Sale of Vacant Lot for Muddy Waters Mojo Museum Garden
"Plans to create an outdoor performance space for the forthcoming Muddy Waters Mojo Museum moved forward this week, with City Council’s approval to sell...
WIN: Residential Adaptive Reuse of Former Our Lady of Lourdes School Receives Permit
"A renovation permit has been issued for the conversion of the former Our Lady of Lourdes school building. Planned by Honore Properties, the existing...