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Christina Morris of the National Trust for Historic Preservation speaks to Chicago's landmarks commission at its Feb. 7 meeting. The National Trust for Historic Preservation and Landmarks Illinois filed Thursday to dismiss their case against the city of Chicago in response to the landmarks commission's actions on the former Prentice Women's Hospital.

Preservationists stop suit, Prentice plans to move forward

February 14, 2013

There’s no saving Prentice now. Landmarks Illinois and the National Trust for Historic Preservation moved Thursday to dismiss their case against the city of Chicago. The two groups, which make...

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

December 7, 2012

A Cook County judge said today he will decide in January whether to dismiss a lawsuit that has halted Northwestern's plan to build a new research facility in place of the old Prentice Women's Hospital. This...

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

November 15, 2012

A Cook County judge handed down a preliminary ruling Thursday in favor of preservationists in their quest to save Prentice Women's Hospital from demolition. Earlier in the day, preservationists groups...

Updated: Preservationists sue Commission of Chicago Landmarks over Prentice decision

November 15, 2012

Update, 4 p.m. Thursday: A Cook County judge handed down a preliminary ruling in favor of preservationists this afternoon and granted temporary landmark status to Prentice Women’s Hospital. The...

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks decided Thursday to not recommend landmark status for the former site of Prentice Women's Hospital. The panel's vote clears the way for Northwestern's plan to build a new research facility at the same location.

Chicago panel turns down landmark status for old Prentice site

November 1, 2012

CHICAGO — The Commission on Chicago Landmarks voted 8-1 this evening to reject landmark status for the old Prentice Women’s Hospital, paving the way for Northwestern's plan to build a new research...

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