January 2021 Newsletter

THREATENED: Amtrak Advances Plan to Replace Chicago Union Station Power House with a Maintenance Shed

The iconic Art Deco Chicago Union Station Power House is threatened with demolition.This streamlined architectural masterpiece was designed in 1931 by Graham, Anderson,...

WIN: Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley House Landmarked!

"A years-long journey to honor a 14-year-old child brutally murdered by racism has ended."It was a journey to acknowledge Emmett Till, and his mother,...

January 2021 Month-in-Review Newsletter

The ABCs of Chicago's Historic Buildings By Deborah Mercer Follow her on Twitter at @53viroqua Follow her on Flickr at mercer52 Table of Contents ADVOCACYChicago 7 2021 Announcement,...

Second Church of Christ Scientist 2700 N. Pine Grove Avenue, Lincoln Park-90-Day Demolition Delay

Address: Second Church of Christ Scientist 2700 N. Pine Grove Avenue, Lincoln Park (A Chicago 7 Most Endangered 2019) #100903102 Date Received: 01/07/2021 Ward: 43rd Ward Alderman Michele Smith Applicant:...

90-Day Demolition Delay: 1399 W. Lake Street, West Loop (Lake Street Schlitz Tied House / La Lucé)

Address: 1399 W. Lake Street, West Loop (Lake Street Schlitz Tied House / La Lucé) #100901650 Date Received: 12/02/2020 Ward: 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett Applicant: Spirit Wrecking...