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WIN: Driehaus Museum Acquires Murphy Memorial Auditorium

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"The board of directors of the Richard H. Driehaus Museum today announced the acquisition of the adjacent John B. Murphy Memorial Auditorium from the...
December 2021 Newsletter

THREATENED: TimeLine Theatre Decides to Scrap Reebie Building Historic Façade

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"TimeLine Theatre Company is moving forward with its relocation from Lakeview to Uptown, where it plans to overhaul a warehouse into a modern theater...
Breweries

WIN: Within Hours of Demolition in December 2020, Lake Street Schlitz Tied House Achieves Permanent Protection Through Chicago Landmark Designation

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"The former home of La Luce Italian restaurant, which was nearly torn down late last year, is officially a Chicago Landmark. "City Council on Wednesday...
December 2021 Newsletter

WIN: Historic Chicago & North Western Railway Headquarters Building to Reopen as Dual Hotel

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"As Chicago's recovering hospitality industry bounces back, construction is nearly complete on a project to transform a historic former office building at 226 W....
December 2021 Newsletter

WIN: Landmarks Commission Recommends Landmark Designation for The Monastery of the Holy Cross!

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"The Monastery of the Holy Cross is a significant early work of architect Hermann J. Gaul, a renowned ecclesial architect of the early 20th...
December 2021 Newsletter

WIN: Marshall Field Warehouse Stable to be Transformed into Performing Arts Theater and Museum

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"An old Marshall Field & Company warehouse building at 4343 S. Cottage Grove Avenue is one step closer to being reborn as a performing...
August 2021 Newsletter

Cook County Jail, 2602 S. California Avenue, South Lawndale-90-Day Demolition Delay

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Address: Cook County Jail, 2602 S. California Avenue, South Lawndale #100913991 Date Received: 5/19/2021 Ward: 24th Ward Alderman Michael Scott Jr. Applicant: Cook County Jail Owner: Sheila Atkins (Cook...
July 2021 Newsletter

July 2021 Month-in-Review Newsletter

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ADVOCACY WIN: Lake Street Schlitz Tied House / La Luce WIN: Vautravers Building THREATENED: Permits Issued for Construction in Jackson Park PARTIAL WIN: Architectural...
Threatened

THREATENED: Permits Issued for OPC Construction in Jackson Park

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"After landing its first batch of construction permits, Chicago's upcoming Obama Presidential Center is one step closer to breaking ground in Jackson Park. On...
Editorial/Op-Ed

PARTIAL WIN: Architectural Drawings Demonstrate Strength of Alternate OPC Site

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"In a last-minute bid to derail a project that finally appears to have a lot of momentum, opponents of the proposed Obama Presidential Center...

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