July 2021 Newsletter
940 W. Cuyler Avenue, Buena Park – 90-Day Demolition Delay
Address: 940 W. Cuyler Avenue, Buena Park
#100926339
Date Received: 06/10/2021
Ward: 46th Ward Ald. James Cappleman
Applicant: Taylor Excavating & Construction, Inc.
Owner: 940 West Cuyler, LLC C/O Josephine...
PETITION: Landmark Epworth Church
"Supporters who want to prevent Epworth Church from any future potential of demolition, request that 48th Ward Alderman Harry Osterman and Commissioner Maurice Cox,...
Vautravers Building Relocation Project Recap from Start in May 2021to Move: A Documentary Film (16:28)
"Video starts with a walk around 360-view of the finished move. Next a recap of the considerable preparation done before the move, including a large...
Salerno Cookie Factory, 4450 and 4500 W. Division St., Humboldt Park – 90-Day Demolition Delay
Address: Salerno Cookie Factory, 4450 and 4500 W. Division St., Humboldt Park
#100930920
Date Received: 07/15/2021
Ward: 37th Ward Ald. Emma Mitts
Applicant: American Demolition Corporation
Owner: Amazon.com Services LLC
Permit Description:...
Hiding in Plain Sight: Architectural Gems of the South Side Tour with Lee Bey September 15, 2021
"The Know Your Chicago committee takes great pleasure in welcoming you to our seventy-second season of civic engagement with the Chicago community. This tour...
Studs Terkel Radio Archive: Lois Wille discusses her book “Forever Open, Clear and Free: The Struggle for Chicago’s Lakefront” Broadcast April 18, 1972 (46:55)
Listen to the fascinating long-format radio interview by Studs Terkel of Lois Wille regarding her historical examination of the brave Chicagoans who worked for...
BUYER WANTED: Historic Buena Park Home For Sale Designed By William Le Baron Jenney, Father of the Skyscraper
"A 19th-century row house designed by the Chicago architect who did the first modern skyscrapers is for sale, with many of its original tile,...
WIN: 127-year-old Vautravers Building Successfully Moved Out of Path of New ‘L’ Tracks
"Scoot over, Vautravers Building."The 127-year-old Lake View structure on Monday started its very short trip to get out of the way of a Chicago...
“Chicago Comics: 1960s to Now” at the MCA and sister exhibit “Chicago: Where Comics Came to Life” at the Chicago Cultural Center June 19...
"A significant but often overlooked contribution to American art and culture is Chicago’s role in the development of the early comic strip. Through its...