March 2025 Newsletter
WIN: Dinkel’s Lofts at 3327 N. Lincoln Will Save Historic Facades and Neon Sign
"Dinkel’s Bakery may no longer be churning out its famous paczki ahead of Fat Tuesday, but longtime fans can take comfort knowing a piece...
WIN: Permits Issued for the South Side Community Art Center’s (SSCAC) $15M Comprehensive Renovation
"A demolition permit and a foundation permit have been issued for the expansion and renovation of the South Side Community Arts Center. Located at...
WIN: The Elijah Muhammad House Museum Nearing Restoration Completion and Opening
"The Elijah Muhammad House Museum could open as early as this summer in Kenwood, its owner says."Located at 4847 S. Woodlawn Ave., the building...
WIN: Riis Park Fieldhouse Reopens After Four Year Renovation
"After four years of construction and more than a decade of advocacy, the Riis Park Fieldhouse is finally complete."Neighbors and elected officials celebrated the...
WIN: After Demolition of Adjacent Building for New Construction, Adaptive Reuse of 1317 N. Ashland Proves Residential Reuse Viability of Historic Structures
"The Chicago City Council has approved the rezoning for a residential redevelopment at 1317 N. Ashland. Owned by the Polish Catholic Church, the existing...
WIN: Surge Billiards Will Open in Ornate Former Grocery Store on Chicago Avenue
"Construction on a billiards hall and cocktail bar in West Town is underway, and its owner is hoping to open by August or September."Surge...
LOSS: After Long Advocacy Effort, Happy Wash Terra Cotta Building Demolished for New Construction
"A demolition permit has been issued for a single-story commercial building at 1367 West Wilson Avenue in Uptown. Demo fencing was delivered to the...
CHICAGO LEGACY BUSINESSES: After 50 Years in Business, New Construction Is Forcing Belmont Army Vintage To Close
"After 50 years in the neighborhood, Belmont Army Vintage is closing this spring to make way for a new apartment development — but relocation...
WIN: Second Presbyterian Church Begins Restoration of Third Tiffany Window
"A 134-year-old stained glass window belonging to one of Chicago’s most storied places of worship is being removed for the first time."A crew started...
BUYER WANTED: After Receiving Approvals, Developer Seeks to Sell Mid-City Trust & Savings Bank Before Adaptive Reuse to Boutique Hotel
"Two and a half years after buying a landmark West Loop office building with a plan to convert it into a hotel, a local...