October 2024 Newsletter
WIN: Barnes & Noble Opens Store in Noel State Bank Building
"What was once the most architecturally magnificent chain drugstore in Chicago will soon be the city’s most magnificent chain bookstore."On Wednesday,, Barnes & Noble...
LOSS: Active Demolition of Woods Motor Vehicle Company at 1130 S. Wabash Avenue
“A late 19th century South Loop building that represents an important but relatively unsung chapter of Chicago’s architectural, automotive and technological history is set...
THREATENED: Front Building at Western Felt Works Survives Massive Fire During Demolition (Chicago 7 2024)
"A fire tore through a historic textile factory in North Lawndale on Friday night, raising concerns of preservationists about the site’s planned demolition."The fire...
POTENTIALLY THREATENED: Art Institute’s McKinlock Court Being Considered as Possible Location for New Contemporary Art Building
"The Art Institute announced a transformative $75 million gift Tuesday to construct a new gallery building and begin an ambitious reshaping of its sprawling...
THREATENED: Immediate Repairs Necessary for Chicago Landmark Portage Theater (Chicago 7 2012)
"The historic Portage Theater is in need of immediate repairs and local leaders say the building is running out of time."Four months ago, the...
THREATENED: Despite Widespread Community Opposition, Alderman Approves DePaul’s Plans to Demolish Sheffield-Belden Group (Chicago 7 2024)
"Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd) supports DePaul University’s plan to build a new basketball facility on its Lincoln Park campus, he announced Friday."DePaul’s plan calls...
WIN: $1.5M State Grant Awarded for Restoration of Pike House/Watchman’s Residence
"State Senator Willie Preston joined the Eugene S. Pike House Foundation, Beverly Area Arts Alliance and Commissioner Stanley Moore Saturday to announce significant state...
WIN: Grant Received to Adaptively Reuse Vacant Chicago Firehouse as National Museum of Mexican Art
"The National Museum of Mexican Art has received a $1 million grant to help its conversion of an old Chicago fire station into a...
THREATENED: Loyola University Is One Step Closer to the Demolition of 1234 W. Loyola Avenue After Archie’s Cafe Forced to Close
"Archie’s Cafe is closing for good next week."The beloved Rogers Park cafe, known for hosting local musicians and community events, is being forced out...
WIN: Lincoln Trust Savings Bank Adaptive Reuse Affordable Housing Development Approved by City Council
"Two apartment buildings that will reshape a busy North Center intersection have been approved by City Council."The buildings will be at 3959 N. Lincoln...