December 2021 Newsletter
THREATENED: Uptown Theatre Restoration Stalled Again
"One of two main parties working to reopen the Uptown Theatre has backed out of the project, but plans to renovate the historic theater...
WIN: Morton Salt Redevelopment Receives Unanimous Support for Landmark Designation
"A city commission has signed off on landmarking the iconic and historic sign on the Morton Salt building."The Commission on Chicago Landmarks voted unanimously...
Chicago Tribune Editorial: Defending the Lakefront for Centuries of Chicagoans (Chicago 7 2021)
"Among the stern pandemic tutorials of 2020: Without full access to Lake Michigan’s wonderful waterfront, Chicago is a more cramped, less enticing place. Like...
WIN: Decorative Terra Cotta Façade Saved With Hopes of Future Installation
In 2016, the distinctive celadon-green terra cotta façade was removed from the Art Deco/Art Moderne façade of the orange-rated Szykowny Funeral Home located at...
WIN: Minnekirken Receives $250,000 Adopt-a-Landmark Restoration Grant
"A long-discussed plan to restore the 109-year-old Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, one of the most recognizable buildings in Logan Square, has received a major...
WIN: Adaptive Reuse of Jefferson Park Fire Station Into Brewery Approved
"Plans to turn a former Jefferson Park fire station into a brewery and apartments are set to move forward after a legal battle over...
WIN: Vacant since 1990, St. Boniface Church Adaptive Reuse Finally Moving Forward (Chicago 7 2003 & 2009)
"A well-established developer is taking over the stalled residential conversion of a monumental church in Noble Square that has been out of service for...
WIN: Chicago Cultural Center G.A.R. Room and Art Glass Dome Restoration Progressing
"An archeological dig of sorts is taking place at the Chicago Cultural Center, where a $15 million restoration project is underway to unearth the...
LOSS: The Demolition of Unprotected Pilsen Buildings Resumes
"The owners of a trio of vintage buildings on 18th Street in Pilsen are the first to take out demolition permits under the city’s...

