March 2026 Newsletter

THREATENED: Parker School Expansion Threatens Vintage Courtyard Residential Building at 327-335 W. Belden Avenue

"Francis W. Parker School, a private K-12 college prep school in Lincoln Park, is moving forward with plans to expand its footprint following years...

WIN: After Years of Delays, Construction Begins on Hollander Lofts Building Adaptive Reuse

"A year after the Hollander building project changed ownership, construction is underway on the long-awaited redevelopment."Construction started last week on the Hollander loft apartment...

WIN: Adaptive Reuse Planned for Pontiac Building at 542 S. Dearborn Street and Loft Building at 445 W. Erie Street

"Two vintage loft office buildings downtown have sold to a developer who plans to convert them to apartments, and another office building marketed as...

WIN: Construction Begins for Adaptive Reuse of 1220 W. Van Buren for Oxford Lofts

"The city has authorized construction to begin for the residential conversion of the Oxxford Clothes building at 1220 West Van Buren Street in the...

WIN: Davis Building at 5252 North Broadway in Edgewater Will Be Restored for Residential

"Initial details have been revealed for the residential redevelopment of the historic mixed-use structure at 5252 North Broadway in Edgewater. The building sits on...

CHICAGO LEGACY BUSINESS: LaSalle Flowers, a Chicago Legacy Business since 1936 and Ashland Addison Florist, a Chicago Legacy Business since 1932

"La Salle Flowers opened in 1936 at the corner of La Salle and Superior in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. The shop quickly became a...

CHICAGO LEGACY BUSINESS: After 75 Years in Business, Skyway Lanes, Chicago’s Last Black-Owned Bowling Alley, Is Closing

"Brunetta Hill-Corley sounded the alarm that her late father’s bowling alley was in trouble in March 2025, leading to an outpouring of community support...

CHICAGO LEGACY BUSINESS: White Palace Grill, a Chicago Legacy Business Since 1939

"For a certain type of person, appearing in an episode of the hit show The Bear makes something a Chicago icon. Pequod’s, Margie’s Candies,...

BUYER WANTED: After Being Moved 29 Feet For the Red Line Extension, CTA Seeks Buyer for the Vautravers Building

"An 1890s apartment building the CTA moved out of the way as part of the expansion of the Red Line tracks is up for...

THREATENED: 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...