October 2023 Newsletter

THREATENED: Unanimous Public Support for Chicago Landmark Designation of Century and Consumers Buildings at Public Hearing (Chicago 7 2011, 2013, 2022 & 2023)

"The federal government wants to demolish two century-old skyscrapers on State Street, and historic preservationists are mobilizing to stop the planned teardowns."Advocates and neighborhood...

SUN-TIMES EDITORIAL: Vox Preservare: The GSA and federal judges pushing for demolition would do well to hear and abide by what could be...

"The Century and Consumers buildings, those vacant early State Street skyscrapers that the federal government wants to demolish, are hanging on by the thinnest...

THREATENED: Facade and Atrium Demolition Permit Released for Thompson Center (Chicago 7 2016, 2018, 2019 & 2020)

"The city has granted permits to demolish the exterior and atrium of the Thompson Center — a critical early step in Google’s $280 million...

WIN: Illegal Construction in Humboldt Park will be Demolished!

"At a standing-room-only community meeting held Tuesday night, October 3, 2023, to discuss the fate of an illegal building in Humboldt Park, Ald. Jessie...

WIN: Developer Prioritizes Adaptive Reuse of Werner Brothers Storage Building (Chicago 7 2023)

"Developer Housing for All LLC’s proposal for a mixed-use workforce housing development at 7603 N. Paulina was reportedly not selected for the highly competitive...

WIN: ‘The Most Beautiful Candy Factory in America,’ Mars Candy Factory Receives Final Landmark Approval

"A factory that produces Snickers, M&Ms, Milky Way bars, Twix and Skittles will soon close and could potentially become an official city landmark. The...

WIN: Florence Crittenton Anchorage / Wolfson Building Sold for Huge Profit After Receiving Final Landmark Approval

"A decaying 19th-century Washington Boulevard estate that for part of the 20th century was a haven for single mothers and other struggling women will...

WIN: 1850s Phoebe and John Gray House Receives Preliminary Landmark Designation

"The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved a preliminary landmark designation of the Phoebe and John Gray House in Irving Park. Located at 4362...

WIN: After Long Vacancy, Mid-City Trust & Savings Bank Will Become Boutique Hotel

"Updated plans have been revealed for the adaptive reuse of the Mid-City Trust & Savings Bank at 801 W Madison Street in the West...