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Epworth United Methodist Church, 5253 N. Kenmore, Orange-Rated – Early Warning Signs

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Epworth United Methodist Church, 5253 N. Kenmore, Orange-Rated - Early Warning Signs
90-Day Demolition Delay

4500 N. Spaulding Avenue, Albany Park- 90-Day Demolition Delay

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Address: 4500 N. Spaulding Avenue, Albany Park #100908603 Date Received: 02/18/2021 Ward: 33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Applicant: D. S. Construction, Inc Owner: Chicago Milal Church Permit Description: Demolition and removal...
90-Day Demolition Delay

1399 W. Lake Street, West Loop (Lake Street Schlitz Tied House / La Lucé)-90-Day Demolition Delay

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Address: 1399 W. Lake Street, West Loop (Lake Street Schlitz Tied House / La Lucé) #100901650 Date Received: 12/02/2020 Ward: 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett Applicant: Spirit Wrecking...
90-Day Demolition Delay

Second Church of Christ Scientist 2700 N. Pine Grove Avenue, Lincoln Park-90-Day Demolition Delay

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Address: Second Church of Christ Scientist 2700 N. Pine Grove Avenue, Lincoln Park (A Chicago 7 Most Endangered 2019) #100903102 Date Received: 01/07/2021 Ward: 43rd Ward Alderman Michele Smith Applicant:...
April 2021 Newsletter

April 2021 Month-in-Review Newsletter

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Follow her on Twitter at @53viroqua Follow her on Flickr at mercer52 Table of Contents PETITIONS THREATENED: Thompson Center THREATENED: Lakeview State Bank PARTIAL WIN: Proposed The...
Postmodern

THREATENED: State of Illinois Invites Developers to Buy Thompson Center (Chicago 7 2016, 2018, 2019 & 2020)

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The iconic postmodern Thompson Center in the heart of Chicago’s Loop will be sold either for demolition or adaptive reuse. It was built for the...
Banks

THREATENED: Neighbors Launch Petition to Oppose a New Two-Story Bank Building From Replacing the Historic Two-Story Bank Building

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"3179 N Clark St on the corner of Belmont and Clark in Lake View is currently threatened to be demolished. This historic bank building...
Wins

WIN: Despite Continued Aldermanic Delays, Obsidian Collection Purchases Palmer Mansion for House Museum Zoning Use

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"On April 22, Angela Ford of The Obsidian Collection closed on a $1.25 million loan to become new owner of Bronzeville’s long vacant, historic...
Threatened

THREATENED: Jackson Park OPC Construction Announced On Same Day as New Lawsuit to Prevent it in the Park

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"On Wednesday, state and local officials including Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot assembled in Jackson Park to announce the start of preliminary construction work...
December 2021 Newsletter

WIN: Chicago Cultural Center G.A.R. Room and Art Glass Dome Restoration Progressing

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"An archeological dig of sorts is taking place at the Chicago Cultural Center, where a $15 million restoration project is underway to unearth the...

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