August 2024 Newsletter
CHICAGO TRIBUNE EDITORIAL: Thanks to Google, Chicago has an amazing new tourist attraction. Temporarily (Chicago 7 2016, 2018, 2019 & 2020)
"Might we humbly suggest you take a special pedestrian trip down Randolph Street, position yourself on the north side of that Loop thoroughfare, stop...
WIN: Building Permits, Class L Tax Designation and Adopt-A-Landmark Grant Approved by City Council for Mid-City Trust and Savings Bank Adaptive Reuse
"The Chicago City Council has approved a Class L tax incentive for the adaptive reuse of the former Mid-City Trust & Savings Bank Building....
WIN: Zoning for Rector Building / Bell Federal at 79 W. Monroe Street Adaptive Reuse Approved
"The Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a variation for the residential conversion planned at 79 W. Monroe. Planned by R2 Companies and the...
LOSS: Active Demolition of Woods Motor Vehicle Company at 1130 S. Wabash Avenue
“A late 19th century South Loop building that represents an important but relatively unsung chapter of Chicago’s architectural, automotive and technological history is set...
Front Building at Western Felt Works Survives Massive Fire During Demolition (Chicago 7 2024)
"A fire tore through a historic textile factory in North Lawndale on Friday night, raising concerns of preservationists about the site’s planned demolition."The fire...
WIN: Developer Chosen to Redevelop Landmarked Mars Chocolate Factory and Site
"Mars Wrigley has chosen a commercial developer to reconstruct its historic factory site on the Northwest Side, the nearly century-old birthplace of the Snickers...
POTENTIALLY THREATENED: Art Institute’s McKinlock Court Being Considered as Possible Location for New Contemporary Art Building
"The Art Institute announced a transformative $75 million gift Tuesday to construct a new gallery building and begin an ambitious reshaping of its sprawling...
THREATENED: Despite Widespread Community Opposition, Alderman Approves DePaul’s Plans to Demolish Sheffield-Belden Group (Chicago 7 2024)
"Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd) supports DePaul University’s plan to build a new basketball facility on its Lincoln Park campus, he announced Friday."DePaul’s plan calls...
THREATENED: Pullman’s Greenstone United Methodist Church Blocked From Receiving $1 Million Chicago Adopt-a-Landmark Grants
"With its unique green serpentine limestone exterior and 92-foot bell tower, Pullman’s Greenstone United Methodist Church is among the city’s oldest and most historic...
THREATENED: Loyola University Is One Step Closer to the Demolition of 1234 W. Loyola Avenue After Archie’s Cafe Forced to Close
"Archie’s Cafe is closing for good next week."The beloved Rogers Park cafe, known for hosting local musicians and community events, is being forced out...