June 2020 Newsletter
Chicago Bungalow Association’s Annual Bungalow Garden Contest Entries Due July 7!
"Across the city, Chicago bungalow owners demonstrate their love for nature by beautifying their blocks with inspiring home gardens. For the fourth year in...
Chicago Sun-Times Investigative Reporting Into Cook County Land Bank: Cook County agency that’s under two reviews gave big bonuses to $225,750-a-year boss
"A Cook County agency now under two separate reviews over insider dealings gave its $225,750-a-year executive director a $45,000 performance bonus last year —...
SUN-TIMES EDITORIAL: Chicago fails to live up to its motto — City in a Garden — with every tree lost; The longer the city...
"A century ago, Chicago was a leader in shading its neighborhoods with an urban forest. But as Chicago continues to lose trees, other cities...
Chicago Sun-Times “The Blues Brothers” 40th Anniversary Coverage: Here’s the Southeast Side church where the Blues Brothers see the light — thanks to James...
"In 'The Blues Brothers,' John Belushi’s character was so inspired by preacher James Brown he glowed — radiating in a beam of light —...
ArchDaily: The 10 Most Overlooked Women in Architecture History including Sophia Hayden and Marion Mahony Griffin
"Looking back on architectural history, you could be forgiven for thinking that women were an invention of the 1950s, alongside spandex and power steering...
Chicago Sun-Times: Take this tour of 17 Chicago LGBTQ landmarks…to highlight some key places and event in the city’s gay life and history.
"Chicago has long been a hub of LGBTQ life and culture and advocacy for LGBTQ rights. There’s a rich queer history that includes hosting...
Curious City on WBEZ: Making Chicago’s Boystown; Political activism and businesses helped shape the city’s gay neighborhood, but there’s a debate about its future
Curious City: Making Chicago's Boystown, Political activism and businesses helped shape the city's gay neighborhood, but there’s a debate about its future."Jack Floyd came...
LOSS: “Spotlight on Demolition”
4242 N. Kedvale, Old Irving Park
2418 W. Lyndale, Logan Square
5859 S. Halsted, Englewood
4200 W. Belmont, Kilbourn Park
3831 & 3827 N. Hamilton, North Center
2811 S....
LOSS: Made Famous From‘Blues Brothers’ Film Scene, Ray’s Music Exchange Building and Mural Demolished After Arson
"The Ray’s Music Exchange mural in Bronzeville that celebrated Black musicians and drew “Blues Brothers” fans from around the world for the past 40...
BUYER WANTED: 4607 N. Magnolia Avenue Needs a Preservation-Oriented Buyer!
Preservation Chicago is working with Sheridan Park neighbors to bring the beautiful historic home at 4607 N. Magnolia Avenue in the Sheridan Park National...