December 2021 Newsletter
THREATENED: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Threatened by Closure (Chicago 7 2021)
Our Lady of Goner? Historic Ravenswood church may face closure. Peter Von Buol, InsideBooster, 12/16/20
THREATENED: Parkway or Highway? What will the future be for North Lake Shore Drive
Big, green rebuild of North Lake Shore Drive moving forward; the $3 billion project includes beach space and an eye-catching new park, but it...
IN MEMORIAM: Richard H. Driehaus; Philanthropist and Preservationist
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the unexpected passing of Richard H. Driehaus of natural causes on March 9, 2021...
WIN: Ryerson Mansion Completes Comprehensive Renovation
"The Lincoln Park mansion built for a wealthy Chicagoan who survived the sinking of the Titanic has been extensively rehabbed and now is being...
WIN: Long-Vacant Fullerton State Bank Converted to Condos
"The first condos are for sale in a long-vacant pillared building on Fullerton Avenue building that began life in the 1920s as a bank...
WIN: Earle School to Be Adaptively Reused for Affordable Housing
"Plans are underway to convert a closed West Englewood elementary school into a multi-unit affordable housing development."Charles Earle Elementary, 6121 S. Hermitage, was one...
LOSS: Hollenbach Building Demolished
The Hollenbach Building at 808 W. Lake Street has been demolished. It was built by Worthmann & Steinbach for Hollenbach Seed Company which was...
LOSS: St. Stephenson Church Demolished
"After demolishing a century-old church on the Near West Side, a developer aims to build an office building in its place. Highland Park-based developer...
WIN: Demolition Application Withdrawn for Seminary Avenue Victorian Home After Strong Community Engagement
"A Victorian-era home in Lincoln Park is no longer at risk of being torn down after a developer withdrew an offer to buy the...
WIN: Epiphany Center for the Arts Opens its Doors
"While Chicagoans eagerly await the return of live music and entertainment to venues across the city, Chicago’s newest venue has been putting on live...