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1020 W Randolph Street. Rendering by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture

City Council Approves Demolition for 1020 W Randolph Street in the West Loop

7:30 am on April 27, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Chicago City Council has given the final approval for demolition of the existing structure at 1020 W Randolph Street in the West Loop. Located within Fulton-Randolph Market District, and the northeast corner of W Randolph Street and N Carpenter Street, the current site conditions consist of an existing one-story bank with drive-through that is the subject of this demolition approval. L3 Capital is the developer behind the project.

Pentecostal Church of Holiness. Image by CCL

Final Landmark Recommendation Approved for Pentecostal Church of Holiness in North Lawndale

7:30 am on April 11, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved the final landmark recommendation for the Pentecostal Church of Holiness in North Lawndale. Formerly named Our Lady of Lourdes, the church is located at 4208 W 15th Street, at the intersection of W 15th Street and S Keeler Avenue. Originally constructed in 1932, the structure was designed by architect Louis Guenzel.

Morton Salt Works existing site conditions. Image courtesy of R2 Companies

Final Landmark Recommendation Approved for Morton Salt Warehouse Complex in West Town

7:30 am on April 10, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved the final landmark recommendation for the Morton Salt Warehouse Complex in West Town. Addressed at 1357 N Elston Avenue, the complex is located at the intersection of N Elston Avenue and W Blackhawk Street. The eastern edge of the site is along the northern branch of the Chicago River. Blue Star Properties and R2 Companies are the developers and owners behind the complex.

Former Schlitz Brewery-Tied House at 1393 W Lake Street. Image by CCL

Landmarks Commission Approves Preliminary Landmark Recommendation for Former Schlitz Brewery-Tied House in West Loop

7:30 am on April 8, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved a preliminary landmark recommendation for the former Schlitz Brewery-Tied House located at 1393 W Lake Street. Located in the West Loop, the building is placed on a corner lot at the intersection of W Lake Street and the vacated N Loomis Street. The property is just off of N Ogden Avenue.

Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church of Chicago at 2614 N Kedzie Avenue via Google Maps

Landmarks Commission Approves Adopt-A-Landmark Grant for the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church of Chicago in Logan Square

7:30 am on March 11, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved an Adopt-A-Landmark Grant for the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church of Chicago. Located at 2614 N Kedzie Avenue in Logan Square, the historic church is located between W Wrightwood Avenue and N Milwaukee Avenue overlooking Logan Square Park.

Landmarks Commission Approves Class L Tax Incentive for 208 S LaSalle Street in The Loop

7:30 am on February 13, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks (CCL) has approved the application for a Class L tax incentive for 208 S LaSalle Street in The Loop. Home to the Continental and Commercial National Bank Building, the site is located along S LaSalle Street, between W Adams Street and W Quincy Street. The Prime Group is the developer behind the application.

Preliminary Landmark Recommendation Approved for Morton Salt Warehouse Complex in West Town

7:30 am on February 11, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved the preliminary landmark recommendation for the Morton Salt Warehouse Complex in West Town. Addressed at 1357 N Elston Avenue, the complex is located at the intersection of N Elston Avenue and W Blackhawk Street. The eastern edge of the site is along the northern branch of the Chicago River. Blue Star Properties and R2 Companies are the developers and owners behind the complex.

City Council Approves Landmark Status and Class L Incentive for Illinois Bell Building in The Loop

7:30 am on February 6, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Chicago City Council has approved the landmark status and Class L tax incentive for the Illinois Bell Building. Located at 225 W Randolph Street in The Loop, the tower is located at the intersection of W Randolph Street and N Franklin Street. The tower rises 427 feet over 31 floors, and was constructed in 1965. The building was originally home to the headquarters of its namesake tenant, the Illinois Bell Telephone Company, while most recently home to AT&T offices.

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley House. Image by CCL

City Council Approves Landmark Status for Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley House in West Woodlawn

7:45 am on February 2, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

Chicago City Council has approved the landmark status for the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley House. Located at 6427 S St. Lawrence Avenue, the two-story home sits on a typical Chicago lot along S St. Lawrence Avenue between E 64th Street and E 65th Street in the West Woodlawn neighborhood.

Pilgrim Baptist Church Receives Adopt-A-Landmark Grant in Bronzeville

7:30 am on January 16, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved an Adopt-A-Landmark grant for Pilgrim Baptist Church in Bronzeville. Located at 3301 S Indiana Avenue, the church is sited at the intersection of S Indiana Avenue and E 33rd Street. Originally built as a synagogue by Adler & Sullivan in 1891, the church was destroyed by fire in 2006, with only the stone exterior walls remaining. The structure was designated as a Chicago landmark in 1981.

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