Februray 2024 Newsletter

WIN: Preliminary Landmark Recommendation Approved for Hyde Park Union Church

"The Commission on Chicago Landmarks granted Hyde Park Union Church preliminary landmark status earlier this month, a designation church-goers and preservationists alike sought to...

WIN: Class L Approved for Hoyt Building by City Council

"The Chicago City Council has approved a Class L tax incentive for the redevelopment of the Hoyt Building at 465 W. Cermak. Located within...

WIN: Mid-City Trust & Savings Bank Receives $1.3M in Adopt-a-Landmark Funding

"Mayor Johnson recently announced $1.3 million in Adopt-A-Landmark funding for the adaptive reuse of the former Mid-City Trust & Savings Bank Building. Located at...

WIN: The Fields Studios Received $10M in City and State Grants

"A sprawling film production studio set to open on the Logan Square-Avondale border has secured a $10 million in governmental grants as it aims...

WIN: Illegal Construction in Humboldt Park Demolished!

"An unauthorized structure meant to be an addition to the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture will be razed next week after...

THREATENED: Community Unanimously Rejects Planned Demolition of Damen Silos (Chicago 7 2023)

"Time is running out for efforts to save the Damen Silos on the Southwest Side from being torn down, but negotiations will start soon...

. Chicago Sun-Times Editorial: All doesn’t have to be lost if the historic Damen Silos are demolished (Chicago 7 2023)

"A city’s stock rises and falls on its ability to create and maintain special places for residents and tourists."The long-vacant Damen Silos could have...

THREATENED: Demolition Permit Released for Continental Can Company Building (Chicago 7 2020, 2021 & 2023)

"The Continental Can Co. building at 3815 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, is due for demolition soon to make way for a new cold-storage warehouse...

THREATENED: Developer Announces Plans to Demolish 720 N. Wells

Chic"Two historic structures are set to meet the wrecking ball at the southwest corner of N. Wells St and W. Superior St. Announced in...

THREATENED: Loyola University Plans Demolition of 1234 W. Loyola Ave. for Vacant Lot

"Far North Side neighbors and local officials are circulating petitions and pushing for landmark status for a building to block Loyola University Chicago from...