September 2025 Newsletter

CHICAGO LEGACY BUSINESS: Opened in 1965, Beloved Hidden Cove Karaoke Bar Closing

"A Lincoln Square karaoke bar will allow fans to belt out their favorite songs one last time this weekend before the business bids farewell...

CHICAGO LEGACY BUSINESS: The Nostalgia and Luxury of Chicago’s Cherished Steakhouses

"Chicago has been linked to steakhouses since Swift helped make it the meatpacking capital of the world, and the city retains a reputation as...

CHICAGO LEGACY BUSINESS: Merz Apothecary Celebrates 150 Years In Business

"At Merz Apothecary in the heart of Lincoln Square, large display windows accented with stained glass showcase apothecary artifacts alongside modern products."Signs set in...

CHICAGO LEGACY BUSINESS: Diner Grill, A Chicago Legacy Business Since 1937

"It’s 2 a.m. on a Tuesday: A thin film of dust covers the power switch on the neon 'Open' sign hanging in the window...

WIN: The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Selects Lynn Osmond to Lead Foundation

"The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation today announced Lynn Osmond as its next president and executive director, effective Sep. 29."She will replace Anne Lazar, who...

BUYER WANTED: City Requests Proposals for Two Historic Chicago Firehouses at 1721 W. Greenleaf Ave. and 1405 E. 62nd Pl.

The City of Chicago has issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to encourage the redevelopment of public land throughout Chicago.Responses are evaluated based on the...

BUYER WANTED: Former St. Mark’s Campus in Humboldt Park For Sale

"The Archdiocese of Chicago has put up for sale a Humboldt Park property it has owned since the 1890s, and a strong housing market...

BUYER WANTED: Six CMD Pershing Road Industrial Buildings Listed for Sale (Chicago 7 2014 and 2020)

"6 Industrial Properties Offered at $25,000,000 in Chicago, IL"1965 W Pershing Rd; Bldg A, Bldg B, Bldg C, Bldg D, Bldg E, Bldg F"Imperial...

BUYER WANTED: Landmarked Row House by John Wellborn Root at 1312 N. Astor Street Listed For Sale

"At an 1880s Gold Coast row house, up for sale for the first time since the mid-1980s, the architectural significance is both about what's...

90-Day Demolition Delay: Arnold-Crowe House, 3329 W. Washington Blvd., Garfield Park

#101070637 Date Received: 08/11/2025 Ward: 28th Ward Ald. Jason Ervin Applicant: City of Chicago Department of Buildings Owner: City of Chicago Department of Buildings Permit Description: Emergency wreck and...