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Eugene Sunshine, vice president of business and finance, presents NU’s plans for a biomedical research facility at Thursday’s Commission on Chicago Landmarks meeting. Sunshine argued that there are no viable reuse options for saving the old Prentice Women’s Hospital.

Prentice again denied landmark status

Susan Du, Photo Editor
February 7, 2013

A lawsuit alleging wrongdoing by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks was dismissed Friday, allowing NU to proceed with plans to demolish Prentice after a 30-day stay. The University and preservationists have grappled for decades over the fate of the old women’s hospital.

Judge dismisses Prentice lawsuit

Susan Du, Photo Editor
January 11, 2013

Cook County judge to weigh legal challenge to Prentice plan in January

Susan Du, City Editor
December 7, 2012

In an undated photo, construction proceeds near Prentice Women’s Hospital. The structure has been at the center of an ongoing controversy over its proposed demolition.

Judge issues temporary stay on Prentice demolition after preservationists sue landmark commission

Marshall Cohen and Susan Du
November 15, 2012

Chicago department backs Northwestern in Prentice case

Susan Du, City Editor
November 1, 2012

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