December 2020 Newsletter
THREATENED: Midcentury Modern Sapphire Building on Peterson Threatened with Demolition
"A West Ridge building that preservationists say is historically significant is set to be razed after a demolition permit was issued December 16, but...
THREATENED: Parishioners Fights St. Matthias Church Closure at the Vatican
Determined To Save St. Matthias, Lincoln Square Community Takes Fight Over Church’s Closure To Vatican; “We're trying to play out every legal opportunity available...
THREATENED: Demolition Permit Released for Jeffery Theater and Spencer Arms Hotel (Chicago 7 2014)
City Lifts Hold On Tearing Down Jeffery Theater, But Developer Doesn’t Plan To Demolish Immediately. City law delays permits to tear down historically significant...
THREATENED: After 150 Years, The Standard Club Closed on May 1, 2020
The Standard Club, long the social nexus for Chicago’s Jewish leaders, is closing May 1 amid financial struggles, Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3/5/2020
THREATENED: Chicago Landmark Leiter II Building In Foreclosure
Investor set to give up vacant Loop landmark; The owner of Robert Morris' former home at 401 S. State St. plans to hand over...
THREATENED: Court Rules that the Public Has No Standing in Public Trust Doctrine and Public Land Use Case Regarding Jackson Park (Chicago 7 2017...
Obama Presidential Center timeline moves forward after lawsuit dismissed by federal appeals court, Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 8/25/20
THREATENED: Rear Brick Walls of Pilgrim Baptist Church / KAM Synagogue Collapse in Storm (Chicago 7 2007)
Historic Pilgrim Baptist Church damaged by windstorm; The historic building’s limestone shell was going to be renovated and expanded to become home to the...
THREATENED: Residential Tower Proposed for Second Church of Christ, Scientist in Lincoln Park (Chicago 7 2019)
Virus and retailers’ hardship challenge Six Corners comeback, An uncertain fate for the Sears site is one of several concerns facing the Portage Park...
THREATENED: Congress Theater Restoration In Jeopardy After Developer Losses Property to Foreclosure
Congress Theater Overhaul Plan Apparently Dead After Developer Defaults — Now, City Seeks Other Options; A court-appointed receiver has taken over the building from...