September 2023 Newsletter
THREATENED: Court Spokesperson Denies Judges’ Desire for Lake Views as Motivation for Demolition of Century and Consumers Buildings (Chicago 7 2011, 2013, 2022 &...
"Chicago residents spoke out against tearing down the Century Building at 202 S. State St. and the Consumers Building at 220 S. State St....
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: St. Adalbert’s Church Receives Unanimous Landmark Approved Vote During Packed Landmark Hearing (Chicago 7 2014, 2016, 2019, 2021)
"A closed Catholic church that's been at the center of a years-long preservation battle is one step closer to becoming a Chicago landmark."The Commission...
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 Preliminary Landmark Approval
"The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved a preliminary landmark recommendation for the Mars Candy Factory in Austin. Located at 2019 N. Oak Park,...
WIN: Florence Crittenton Anchorage / Wolfson Building Receives Final Landmark Approval
"The city's Commission on Chicago Landmarks is taking a positive step this week in weighing whether to give a preliminary designation to a 130-year-old...
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 Decades Long Advocacy, Washington Park National Park Bank Adaptive Reuse Finally Moving Forward (Chicago 7 2016 & 2020)
"A plan to revamp the Washington Park National Bank building into high-end offices received City Council approval Thursday."The Woodlawn-based project at 6300 S. Cottage...
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...