November 2024 Newsletter

COLUMN: Coming to the rescue of the Walser House, Austin’s Frank Lloyd Wright landmark

"Preservationists and an Austin neighborhood organization are rallying to help save an architecturally-influential — but seriously deteriorating — Frank Lloyd Wright home on the...

POTENTIAL WIN: Zoning Approved for Adaptive Reuse of Millinery Mart Building at 65 E. Wacker for Residential

"The Committee on Zoning has approved the redevelopment of the existing historic building at 65 E. Wacker into apartments. Planned by Mavrek Development and...

LOSS: Large Historic Kenwood Victorian at 932 E. 50th St. Demolished After Being Released from 90-Day Demolition Delay After Only TWO Days!

Question are being asked regarding the circumstances of the emergency demolition of 932 E. 50th Street in Kenwood. This large orange-rated home was added...

LOSS: Our Lady Of Fatima Church At 3051 North Christiana Avenue Demolished

“A small, historical church on a residential street in Avondale will soon be razed to make way for three single-family homes, disappointing local preservationists.“Our...

BUYER WANTED: Five Chicago Workers Cottages For Sale

A real estate round-up of workers cottages currently for sale across the city, specifically neighborhoods such as Pilsen, West Town, and Logan Square.“Last month,...

BUYER WANTED: Five Chicago Penthouses for Sale in Historic Buildings

A real estate round-up of some penthouses currently on the market that are all located in older buildings, making them great examples of adaptive...

BUYER WANTED: Cole House at 4730 Greenwood Avenue Listed For Sale

"George Robert Fuller grew up in Chicago but spent two decades in Hollywood doing hair, makeup and wardrobe styling for stars including Patti LaBelle,...

BUYER WANTED: U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush’s Home at 3534 S. Calumet Avenue Listed for Sale

“Former Rep. Bobby Rush, who served 15 terms in Congress, including one following an election where he beat future President Barack Obama, is selling...

90-Day Demolition Delay: : 932 E. 50th Street, Kenwood

Address: 932 E. 50th Street, Kenwood Date Received: 11/12/2024 Ward: Ward: 42nd Ald. Brendan Reilly Applicant: Carlos Group, Inc. C/O Juan Carlos Rodrigues Owner:  City of Chicago Department...