Public hearings are distinct from regular Landmarks Commission meetings. Hearings are scheduled regarding certain proposed landmark designations, permit applications, or other processes and provide the opportunity for all interested persons to present evidence and testimony with regard to the matter under consideration. Hearings allow the commission to gather relevant facts and information to assist in the decision-making process.

Public Hearing on Proposed Landmark Designation of the Bankers Building, 105 W. Adams St., pursuant to §2-12-670 through §2-120-680 of the Municipal Code.

Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Location: City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., 10th Floor, Room 1003-A
Hearing Officer: Richard Tolliver

Anyone wishing to participate must be present at the meeting. Those wishing to only view the hearing may do so by watching online via livestream.

People seeking party status must complete the first form below and may submit it via email to Matt.Crawford@cityofchicago.org or in-person at the hearing.

Members of the general public who do not want party status but do want to make a statement should fill out appearance forms below depending on their support or opposition to the proposed landmark designation. These may be submitted via email to Matt.Crawford@cityofchicago.org or in-person at the hearing.

For further information, contact the Commission on Chicago Landmarks at (312) 744-3200.

• Public Hearing Appearance Form for Landmark Designation: Party by Request (.pdf)
• Public Hearing Appearance Form for Landmark Designation: Statement of Interested Person - In Favor (.pdf)
• Public Hearing Appearance Form for Landmark Designation: Statement of Interested Person - In Opposition (.pdf)

Completed 2025 Hearings:

Friday, Jan. 17: Public Hearing on Proposed Landmark Designation of WAX TRAX!, 2449 N. Lincoln Ave. 

Thursday, May 15: Public Hearing on Proposed Landmark Designation of the Erie Street Row, 161 East Erie St.

Completed 2024 Hearings:

Thursday, Oct. 17: Public Hearing on Proposed Demolition of  2347 S. Michigan Ave. in the Motor Row Historic District. (Video)

Friday, May 19: Public Hearing on Proposed Landmark Designation of the former St. Adalbert Parish Complex, 1622-58 W. 17th St. and 1633-59 W. 16th St. (Video)

Meeting Conduct:

Meetings held in City Council chambers on the second floor of City Hall are subject to the Rules of Conduct for Public Meetings.

Individuals or groups failing to adhere to these rules will be asked to cease such disruptive conduct and failure to comply will result in their being subject to removal from the meeting.