September 2024 Newsletter
WIN: New Residential Construction Embraces Historic Façade at 3731 N. Sheffield Avenue
"A renovation permit has been issued for a residential development at 3731 N. Sheffield. Planned by Mangan Builders, the project site is located just...
WIN: After Extensive Advocacy Campaign, GSA Switches From Demolition to Adaptive Reuse for Century and Consumers Buildings! (Chicago 7 2011, 2013, 2022,...
"After years of efforts by preservationists, the federal government has decided to spare a pair of century-old Loop skyscrapers from the wrecking ball in...
WIN: Leading Chicago Developer Expresses Strong Interest in Adaptive Reuse of Century and Consumers Buildings (Chicago 7 2011, 2013, 2022, 2023, 2024)
"A developer investing in the Loop’s revival said he’s interested in working with the federal government to refurbish century-old State Street skyscrapers that previously...
SUN-TIMES EDITORIAL: Keep an open mind, feds, on reuse of Century and Consumers buildings (Chicago 7 2011, 2013, 2022, 2023, 2024)
"The federal government, we hope, will have an open mind as it starts soliciting reuse proposals for downtown’s historic Century and Consumers buildings next...
WIN: John B. Murphy Memorial Auditorium Receives City of Chicago Landmark Designation and Celebrates Grand Opening After Restoration
"The Driehaus Museum, at Wabash and Erie, is proud to announce that its John B. Murphy Memorial Auditorium has received City of Chicago landmark...
THREATENED: Final Landmark Recommendation Approval for St. Adalbert Church and Complex Delayed at Zoning Committee (Chicago 7 2014, 2016, 2019, 2021)
"The years-long battle to preserve a closed Catholic church in Pilsen will continue as officials on Tuesday delayed voting on the proposal to landmark...
WIN: Ramova Theater Final Landmark Designation Approved by City Council (Chicago 7 2012)
"The landmark process for the Ramova Theatre at 3508 S. Halsted St. in Bridgeport has been far less contentious, with developer Tyler Nevius firmly...
WIN: 161 E. Erie Received Preliminary Landmark Designation After Rapid Response Advocacy Effort
"City landmarks officials are trying to prevent the demolition of an elegant, 19th century building that is among the first structures built in Streeterville...
WIN: Former WAX TRAX! Records at 2449 N. Lincoln Avenue receives a Preliminary Landmark Recommendation
"For nearly 15 years, the two-story building at 2449 N. Lincoln Ave. served as the epicenter of an underground musical, social and cultural movement...
WIN: Kingdom Baptist Church Receives Preliminary Landmark Recommendation
"The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved a preliminary landmark recommendation for the Kingdom Baptist Church. Located at 301 N. Central, the church is...