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THREATENED: Petition Drive to Oppose Holy Family Catholic Church Consolidation

On January 23, 2019, the Chicago Archdiocese announced the decision to consolidate Holy Family Catholic Church on July 1, 2019. The well-attended Sunday morning...

Successful Community Engagement Event: Over 400 Properties Surveyed in Bronzeville

With intentions to be more proactive in advocating for historic places in Bronzeville, approximately 35 volunteers helped survey 400 properties along and around the...

1320 W. Lexington St. – 90-Day Demolition Delay

Address: 1320 W. Lexington St. #100776482 Date Received: 08/07/2018 Ward: 28 Applicant: Donegal Excavating Owner: Estate of Madeline Mazzone Permit Description: Demolition of existing building. Status: Released 11/5/2018 Photo Credit: Ward Miller...

1517 W. Barry Ave. – 90 – Day Demolition Delay

Address: 1517 W. Barry Ave. #100808887 Date Received: 03/13/2019 Ward: 32 Applicant: Platinum Homes Development Owner: Harvey Grossman Permit Description: Demolition and removal of a 2-story frame house. Status: Released 06/10/2019 Photo...

12134 S. Eggleston Ave. – 90 – Day Demolition Delay

Address: 12134 S. Eggleston Ave. #100816913 Date Received: 04/29/2019 Ward: 34 Applicant: Sciortino Group, Inc. Owner: City of Chicago Permit Description: Emergency demolition and removal of a single-family frame residence. Status:...