Ward Miller

The school's director said developers and city officials are helping finalize a deal to save the church.

The building at 1399 W. Lake St., formerly home to La Luce Restaurant, is set to be razed this summer.

Rents would start around $2,100 for a one-bedroom, offering 650 square feet of space.

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks qualified newer buildings for protection on "Chicago's front porch."

Besides, Helmut Jahn said, when the rich spend big money on a memorial, "they don't want to share."

The Old Town artists' haven was protected by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks.

A preservationist called the move a "tragedy," but Ald. Smith said the church is unworthy of saving.

But the current owner of the building spanning Congress Parkway threatened "potential litigation."

The Archdiocese said it was considering "alternative arrangements" and would put off demolition.

IIT has requested a zoning change to turn the oldest building on campus into 84 housing units.

Preservation Chicago said several donors have pledged to pay to stabilize the burned church.

Preservation groups said a deal, including a zoning change, is being worked out behind closed doors.

Sean Cannon said he's no longer pursuing plans for a community center after talking to the Archdiocese.

The Archdiocese continues to plan to demolish the shrine as soon as permits are issued.

The archdiocese said it will tear down the Shrine of Christ the King as soon as it gets permits.