June 2026 Newsletter

CHICAGO LEGACY BUSINESS: Vince’s Restaurant & Pizzeria Reels Go Viral

"Most viral food videos follow a predictable pattern. Sprinkle in overly stylized shots of food, mix in scenes of attractive young diners and layer...

CHICAGO LEGACY BUSINESS: Lou Mitchell’s, The First Stop on America’s Mother Road, Celebrates 103 Years in the Loop

CHICAGO LEGACY BUSINESS: Lou Mitchell's — The First Stop on America's Mother Road — Celebrates 103 Years at the Heart of the Loop"An old...

BUYER WANTED: City of Chicago Issues Request for Proposals for 1936 Art Deco Police Station at 1940 W. Foster Avenue, Lincoln Square

"The City of Chicago is seeking applications from development teams to redevelop an approximately 13,500 square-foot City-owned property at 1940 W. Foster Ave. in...

BUYER WANTED: Landmarked Theophil Studios Condo Listed For Sale

"Longtime owners are putting up for sale a nicely preserved unit in a one-of-a-kind building in Old Town, with its graphic art glass, porthole...

IN MEMORIAM: Allan Mellis, Dedicated Preservationist and ‘Mayor Of Lincoln Park’

"Mellis — affectionately nicknamed the “mayor of Lincoln Park” — spent more than 50 years shaping the neighborhood, pushing for development that balanced growth...

90-Day Demolition Delay: 2965 N. Lincoln Ave., Lake View

#101082112 Date Received: 04/20/2026 Ward: 32nd Ward Ald. Scott Waguespack Applicant: RUUK Inc. DBA Maxym Demolition Owner: Chicago Holdings LLC Permit Description: Wreck and remove a three-story mixed-use building. Status:...

90-Day Demolition Delay: 2310 N. Sheffield Avenue, Lincoln Park

#101080939 Date Received: 03/17/2026 Ward: 43rd Ward Ald. Timmy Knudsen Applicant: Heneghan Wrecking & Excavating Co., Inc. Owner: DePaul University Permit Description: Wreck and remove a three-story masonry multi-family...

90-Day Demolition Delay: 2316 N. Sheffield Avenue, Lincoln Park

#101080935 Date Received: 03/17/2026 Ward: 43rd Ward Ald. Timmy Knudsen Applicant: Heneghan Wrecking & Excavating Co., Inc. Owner: DePaul University Permit Description: Wreck and remove a three-story masonry multi-family...

90-Day Demolition Delay: 3815 N. Seeley Avenue, North Center

#101079476 Date Received: 02/11/2026 Ward: 47th Ward Ald. Matt Martin Applicant: Brophy Evacuation C/O Anne Quinn Owner: John Folan Permit Description: Wreck and remove a 2-story single-family home and...