Historical landmark designation for Harris Trust and Savings Bank at 111 W Monroe St

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Record number: O2025-0017334
Type: Ordinance; category: Historical Landmarks
Status: Final
Sponsor: Misc. Transmittal
Committee: Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
Introduction Date: May 21, 2025
Final Action Date: Jun 18, 2025
Official record: Office of the City Clerk

Roll call: Passed Jun 18, 2025

50 yea, 0 nay. On motion of Alderperson Lawson, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the City Council meeting of Jun 18, 2025.

Yea (50): Daniel La Spata (1), Brian Hopkins (2), Pat Dowell (3), Lamont J. Robinson (4), Desmon C. Yancy (5), William E. Hall (6), Gregory I. Mitchell (7), Michelle A. Harris (8), Anthony Beale (9), Peter Chico (10), Nicole T. Lee (11), Julia M. Ramirez (12), Marty Quinn (13), Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (14), Raymond A. Lopez (15), Stephanie D. Coleman (16), David H. Moore (17), Derrick G. Curtis (18), Matthew J. O'Shea (19), Jeanette B. Taylor (20), Ronnie L. Mosley (21), Michael D. Rodriguez (22), Silvana Tabares (23), Monique L. Scott (24), Byron Sigcho-López (25), Jessica L. Fuentes (26), Walter R. Burnett (27), Jason C. Ervin (28), Chris Taliaferro (29), Ruth Cruz (30), Felix Cardona Jr. (31), Scott Waguespack (32), Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez (33), William Conway (34), Anthony J. Quezada (35), Gilbert Villegas (36), Emma Mitts (37), Nicholas Sposato (38), Samantha Nugent (39), Andre Vasquez Jr. (40), Anthony V. Napolitano (41), Brendan Reilly (42), Timothy R. Knudsen (43), Bennett R. Lawson (44), James M. Gardiner (45), Angela Clay (46), Matthew J. Martin (47), Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48), Maria E. Hadden (49), Debra L. Silverstein (50)

Impact report

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This ordinance would make the Harris Trust & Savings Bank building at 111 W. Monroe St., including its 1911 building and 1960 East Tower, an official Chicago Landmark.

Who it affects

Owners of the Harris Trust & Savings Bank building: Permits for work on the building's protected features, such as all outside walls and the bronze lion sculptures, would go through landmark permit review.
Commission on Chicago Landmarks: The Commission would be directed to create a plaque identifying the building as a Chicago Landmark.
People who live, work, or walk near 111 W. Monroe St.: The outside of the building, including the pair of bronze lion sculptures on the front, would be identified as important features to preserve.

What changes

The Harris Trust & Savings Bank building would become an official Chicago Landmark.
All outside walls of both the 1911 building and the 1960 East Tower would be protected features for permit review.
The two bronze lion sculptures on the front of the 1911 building would be protected features for permit review.
A plaque would be made to mark the building as a Chicago Landmark.

Where: 111 W. Monroe St.

When: Upon its passage and approval.

Timeline

May 21, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
Jun 17, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
Jun 18, 2025: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson Lawson, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

Documents

O2025-0017334 Transmittal Letter.pdf (Miscellaneous)
O2025-0017334.pdf (Legislation)
O2025-0017334 Exhibit A - Property.pdf (Exhibits)
O2025-0017334 Commission Recommendation.pdf (Miscellaneous)
ZLB Letter 6-18-2025.pdf (Committee Letter)

Lobbying and money

Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

Who lobbied on it

111 W. Monroe, LLC: APPROVAL OF A CLASS L PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE FOR 111 W. MONROE BUILDING (12 filings, Jul 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2026; Bridget O'Keefe, Janet Stengle; matched by street address)

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