Month-in-Review NewsletterJanuary 2025 Newsletter

January 2025 Newsletter

    Driehaus Museum presents “A Tale of Today: Materialities” February 7, 2025 to April 27, 2025

    A Tale of Today: Materialities February 7, 2025 to April 27, 2025 Presented by Driehaus Museum"The Driehaus Museum is characterized by a rich history and an...

    WBEZ Chicago: What’s That Building? Great Lakes Academy

    "As membership in organized religions has declined in the past half-century, many disused churches around the city and suburbs have been turned into apartments,...

    Hyde Park Stories: The Windermere Hotel

    "The first thing Paul Cornell did to create a community in Hyde Park was to bargain for a passenger stop from the Illinois Central...

    Chicago Sun-Times: Jimmy Carter built political ties and later homes in Chicago — and lasting memories. Guyon Hotel (Chicago 7 2013, 2014...

    "It’s been nearly half a century since a little-known Georgia peanut farmer hoisted a nine-year-old girl and her kid sister into the air at...

    Chicago Tribune Editorial: West Loop Entertainment District Should Not Come at the Cost of Historic Venues such as Chicago’s Uptown Theatre

    "In December 2018, the city of Chicago unveiled a $75 million plan for the long-awaited restoration of the Uptown Theatre, a stunning 1925 entertainment...

    SUN-TIMES: Homecoming of Addams Homes Animal Court Edgar Miller sculptures

    "A collection of monument-sized limestone Art Deco animal sculptures designed by Chicago artist Edgar Miller is being reinstalled at the former Jane Addams Homes...

    SUN-TIMES: Historic Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Emil Bach and Lang House Gifted to Loyola University by TAWANI and Col. Jennifer Pritzker

    "The Bach and Lang homes, located at 7415 and 7421 N. Sheridan Rd. respectively, have been gifted to Loyola University Chicago by TAWANI Property...

    90-Day Demolition Delay List: 1920 N. Sedgwick St., Old Town

    #101063139 Date Received: 12/10/2024 Ward: 43rd Ward Alderman Timmy Knudsen Applicant: Precision Excavation, LLC C/O Angela Dillon Owner: 1920 N. Sedgwick LLC C/O Kenneth Motew, Manager Permit Description: Wreck...

    BUYER WANTED: After Comprehensive Renovation, 2150 W. Monroe Street Victorian Listed For Sale

    "Here's your chance to own this fully renovated-1885 Victorian/Edwardian Style Mini-Mansion-with a separate coach house that includes a 3 car garage with separate apartment...