January 2021 Newsletter

Starship Chicago: Thompson Center A Film by Nathan Eddy (Chicago 7 2016, 2018, 2019 & 2020)

"Architect Helmut Jahn’s kaleidoscopic, controversial State of Illinois Center in Chicago, which shocked the world when it opened in 1985, may not be long...

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...

THREATENED: 90-Day Demolition Delay List

The Demolition Delay Ordinance, adopted by City Council in 2003, establishes a hold of up to 90 days in the issuance of any demolition...

RETIRING: After 28 years, Blair Kamin, Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic for the Chicago Tribune Steps Down.

"Last week, the Tribune’s architecture critic, Blair Kamin, stepped down after 28 years in the role, preceded by a stint as a news reporter...

THREATENED: New CPS School To Be Built in Riis Park

"During Wednesday’s monthly meeting of the Chicago Park District Board, commissioners unanimously agreed to lease property within Riis Park to Chicago Public Schools for...

WIN: Keith Mansion to be Renovated as a Home Despite Commercial Zoning

"A 19th century mansion on Prairie Avenue whose zoning allows commercial use has been sold to users who plan to keep it as a...

"The home of late spoken word artist Ken Nordine was made a Chicago landmark Wednesday, one year after it faced demolition and a community...

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: Wilson Theater Adaptive Reuse for The Double Door Approved

"The Double Door is one step closer to reopening after City Council approved plans Wednesday for the club’s eventual move to Uptown — and...