Live reporting by
Citlali Perez
The Commission on Chicago Landmarks accepted a report on Wolfson Building, a former maternal health center and homeless shelter in East Garfield Park.
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02:24 PM Sep 7, 2023 CDT
Chair Wong promptly calls meeting to order at 1:30. Motion to approve minutes passes.
first order of business is regarding St. Adalbert Parish Complex in the 25th ward which has received the support from various resident to preserve because of its cultural significance
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Commissioner Cox gives an overview presentation of the complex's historical significance. These isn't the same presentation but it has similar information
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Ald. Sigcho-Lopez of the 25 ward chimes in after the presentation. He says the the quality of life plan will be in line with the priorities of the TIF. He hopes that they can collaborate with the archdiocese so there can be more investment
Chair Wong says that many people have signed up for public comment so he will be calling five at the time. Additionally many people have signed in favor of the project, he reads the list of names
Note: I may miss or accidentally misspell some names. I may not catch every single comment exactly but will give a general summary of comments given.
First public comment from Kasha Lavitzka, works and lives in Chicago she says that the church shows the hard work of immigrant communities
Rosemary Dominguez, is a long time parishioner of St. Adelbert and a community activist. She calls attention to the Latino and Polish community that's worked together to preserve to complex