2023 Illinois Affordable Housing Forum

March 17, 2023

Earlier this week we had the exciting opportunity to attend the 2023 Illinois Affordable Housing Forum. During the two-day event, panelists discussed issues surrounding affordable housing for marginalized groups, homelessness across Illinois, and the proposal for a new state tax credit that could help create more affordable homes and apartments. We’re proud to sponsor such…

Landmark Illinois Preservation Forward 2023

March 10, 2023

Landmarks Illinois' Preservation Forwards awards and backdrop

Preservation Forward, Landmarks Illinois’ annual fundraiser, was so much fun! It was hosted last week at the Old Post Office building this year, where we had a great time celebrating the 2023 Influencers who’ve helped shape and preserve Illinois’ built environment. LBBA is proud to sponsor this event dedicated to promoting a more diverse, equitable,…

Women’s History Month: Gwendolyn Brooks

March 7, 2023

Gwendolyn Brooks smiling in front of bookshelf

Kicking off our Women’s History Month series, we highlight Gwendolyn Brooks a Chicago native and world-renowned poet. Brooks became revered for her sociopolitical consciousness in her work which conveyed the Black experience in America through language that resonated across the country. Her ability to impact people through her writing made her the first Black author…

BUILD Ribbon-Cutting

February 27, 2023

Exciting news! BUILD Chicago just had their ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new community center, and we were lucky enough to be a part of it. We’re thrilled to see all the amazing work that BUILD Chicago is doing to empower and uplift the Austin neighborhood. Congrats on the new space, and we can’t wait to see…

BUILD Chicago, Chicago, IL

February 25, 2023

Since 1969, BUILD has helped thousands of young people transform their lives, and today reaches over 6500 youth and families annually with caring adult mentors and a rich variety of experiences in the arts, athletics, college & career preparation, entrepreneurship, leadership development, technology, and mental health programming. Their model blends the best practices of restorative…

Black History Month: Richard Hunt

February 17, 2023

Continuing our Black History Month celebration, we’d like to show appreciation for world-renowned sculptor Richard Hunt. Originally from Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood, Hunt is most known for connecting abstract public art with the African American experience. He’s sculpted monuments for some of America’s greatest heroes, including Martin Luther King, Jr., Mary McLeod Bethune, Hobart Taylor, Jr.,…

Black History Month: John Moutoussamy

February 6, 2023

In celebration of Black History Month, we want to commemorate John Moutoussamy and his contributions to Chicago’s housing. As one of the first Black architects to become a partner in a major firm, Moutoussamy was a key member of Dubin, Dubin, Black & Moutoussamy’s success with designing buildings under the 1968 Housing Act. The Housing…