ADVOCACY
BUYER WANTED: After Renovation, Larry Booth Designed 2104 N. Cleveland Listed for Sale
2104 N. Cleveland Ave, 1977, Larry Booth. Photo Credit: Redfin"The man who bought a modernist house designed by architect Larry Booth to prevent its...
BUYER WANTED: The Bellinger Cottage, which Survived the Great Chicago Fire, is for sale
Bellinger Cottage, c.1860s, W.W. Boyington, 2121 N. Hudson Street. Photo Credit: VHT StudiosBellinger Cottage, c.1860s, W.W. Boyington, 2121 N. Hudson Street. Photo...
POTENTIAL WIN: Helstein House Suggested for Chicago Landmark Consideration by Preservation Chicago
"The Bertrand Goldberg-designed Helstein House at 58th Street and Blackstone Avenue could be in line for a city landmark designation, as nonprofit Preservation Chicago...
LOSS: Loss of Chicago’s two-, three- and four-flats Reduces Affordable Housing
"Already disappearing before COVID-19, Chicago’s two-, three- and four-flats, long seen as sources of affordable homeownership and rental opportunities, may emerge from the pandemic...
THREATENED: Fire Engulfs Stickney School Building from 1903 by J.E.O. Pridmore
"A heavy fire broke out in a historical three-story building in Edgewater, leading to rescues and a large Fire Department response.
"The fire broke out...
THREATENED: Early Warning Signs
Early Warning Signs - 2150 W. Monroe StreetEarly Warning Signs - 115th and MichiganEarly Warning Signs - 1015 E. 82nd Street...
THREATENED: Plans Emerge to Bulldoze South Shore Nature Sanctuary and 2k Old Growth Trees for Private Golf Course (Chicago 7 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020...
South Shore Nature Sanctuary. Photo Credit: Eric Allix Rogers"Local activists are pushing for a question to be added to this June’s election so residents...
THREATENED: 90-Day Demolition Delay List
The Demolition Delay Ordinance, adopted by City Council in 2003, establishes a hold of up to 90 days in the issuance of any demolition...
WIN: The Forum Receives $1 Million Restoration Grant from Andrew M. Mellon Foundation
"Efforts to revive Bronzeville’s historic Forum just received a $1 million boost.
"The Andrew M. Mellon Foundation awarded the grant through its Humanities in Place...
WIN: Monumental Baptist Church’s Preliminary Landmark Designation Approved
Monumental Baptist Church, 1899, Patton, Fisher, and Miller, 729 E. Oakwood Boulevard in Bronzeville. Photo Credit: Eric Allix Rogers"Monumental Baptist Church is one...