W E D N E S D A Y
January 15, 2025 Vol. 45, No. 28
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JOURNAL @oakpark
of Oak Park and River Forest
Announcing VIBE! Page 28
Historic Preservation says no to South Boulevard development The vote was 7-0 against an addition proposed for Boulevard Arcade building By LACEY SIKORA Contributing Reporter
‘Stunningly beautiful’
The Oak Park Historic Preservation Commission denied a proposal last week that would add a 10-story, art deco-style addition behind the landmark Boulevard Arcade Building. The proposal was submitted by architect John Schiess on behalf of the owner of the property at building at 1031-35 South Boulevard. The seven members agreed that the guidelines were not met by the proposal. Chair Lou Garapolo said the proposal did not appear to meet nine of the 10 guidelines that the HPC
Oak Park makes a top 50 list for travelers REPORT BY LUZANE DRAUGHON , PAGE 4 FILE
Unity Temple
See DEVELOPMENT on page 7
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