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: 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 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...
WIN: After 40 Years, Union Station’s Clinton Street Entrance Reopens through former Fred Harvey Restaurant Space (Chicago 7 2018)
"The long shuttered Union Station entrance along S. Clinton Street has reopened ahead of extensive work around the structure. Located at 225 S. Canal...
THREATENED: DePaul Plans to Demolish 80 Units of Student Housing in Five Historic Buildings to Build New Practice Gym
DePaul University plans to build a new athletic complex, but if the school gets its way, it would come at the cost of some...