Month-in-Review Newsletter

Aldermen Propose Demo Fee to Discourage Tear-Downs Near The 606/Bloomingdale Trail

The adaptive reuse of the decommissioned elevated Bloomingdale Trail rail line has been widely recognized and celebrated. However, its success has been noticed by...

Rapid Response Advocacy Saves Historic Berwyn Ave Two-Flat!

The pending demolition of the elegant Greystone located at 1436 W. Berwyn has been avoided for now. This beautifully ornamented limestone building is nestled...

Preservation Chicago 2017 Chicago 7 Coach Tour…SOLD OUT!

Preservation Chicago is thrilled by the interest and enthusiasm for the 2017 Chicago 7 Bus Tour Most Endangered". Even with the larger coach, the...

Union Station Redevelopment Proposed

A massive $1 billion redevelopment proposal has been presented by Amtrak for Chicago Union Station. On May 25th, Mayor Emanuel and Amtrak CEO Wick...

Unveiled Obama Presidential Library Design in Jackson Park to be Located on Site of World’s Columbian Exposition Woman’s Building

On May 3rd before a packed meeting held at the South Shore Cultural Center, President Obama unveiled plans for the Obama Presidential Center. To...

Landmark Motley School Permit Granted

The John Lothrop Motley School, formerly a Chicago Public School, at 739 N. Ada Street in West Town will be adaptively reused as 32...

New Hope for Long-Vacant Hyde Park Churches

In response to growing concern over the deteriorating condition of two former Hyde Park Christian Science Churches due to their long-term vacancy, Preservation Chicago...

“Jewel Laundry” Building Redevelopment Proposed

The Sullivanesque white terra cotta Jewel Laundry Building, formerly the Maya Ramanoff Textiles and now the Ethiopian Community Center at 1730 W. Greenleaf Avenue...

After 90 years, St. John Berchmans Bell To Ring Again

Logan Square Preservation and the historic Roman Catholic Parish of Saint John Berchmans have announced a joint effort to restore the bell that was...

Chicago’s Early Skyscrapers Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Home Insurance Building designed by William LeBaron Jenney and built in 1885 at the corner of LaSalle and Adams was the world's first...