August 2021 Newsletter

Pritzker Military Museum Presents “Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin & The Art of War.” Now Open Until Spring 2022

"The virtual exhibit tour, hosted by WTTW's Geoffrey Baer, offers a fascinating look at 100+ works and documents that cover Bill Mauldin’s life and...

Chicago Architecture Center presents “Helmut Jahn: Life + Architecture” Now Open until October 31

"Helmut Jahn and Chicago were made for one another. Helmut’s larger-than-life persona and his inventive and surprisingly original buildings remade Chicago in the 1980s....

940 W. Cuyler Avenue, Buena Park – 90-Day Demolition Delay

Address: 940 W. Cuyler Avenue, Buena Park #100926339 Date Received: 06/10/2021 Ward: 46th Ward Ald. James Cappleman Applicant: Taylor Excavating & Construction, Inc. Owner: 940 West Cuyler, LLC C/O Josephine...

PETITION: Landmark Epworth Church

"Supporters who want to prevent Epworth Church from any future potential of demolition, request that 48th Ward Alderman Harry Osterman and Commissioner Maurice Cox,...

THREATENED: Neighbors Launch Effort to “Landmark Epworth Church” Before Being Listed For Sale to Highest Bidder

"A historic Edgewater church that houses a vital men’s homeless shelter is up for sale, creating uncertainty about the future of both."Epworth United Methodist...

Vautravers Building Relocation Project Recap from Start in May 2021to Move: A Documentary Film (16:28)

"Video starts with a walk around 360-view of the finished move. Next a recap of the considerable preparation done before the move, including a large...

Salerno Cookie Factory, 4450 and 4500 W. Division St., Humboldt Park – 90-Day Demolition Delay

Address: Salerno Cookie Factory, 4450 and 4500 W. Division St., Humboldt Park #100930920 Date Received: 07/15/2021 Ward: 37th Ward Ald. Emma Mitts Applicant: American Demolition Corporation Owner: Amazon.com Services LLC Permit Description:...

Hiding in Plain Sight: Architectural Gems of the South Side Tour with Lee Bey September 15, 2021

"The Know Your Chicago committee takes great pleasure in welcoming you to our seventy-second season of civic engagement with the Chicago community. This tour...

Studs Terkel Radio Archive: Lois Wille discusses her book “Forever Open, Clear and Free: The Struggle for Chicago’s Lakefront” Broadcast April 18, 1972 (46:55)

Listen to the fascinating long-format radio interview by Studs Terkel of Lois Wille regarding her historical examination of the brave Chicagoans who worked for...

BUYER WANTED: Historic Buena Park Home For Sale Designed By William Le Baron Jenney, Father of the Skyscraper

"A 19th-century row house designed by the Chicago architect who did the first modern skyscrapers is for sale, with many of its original tile,...