# 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/zoning-landmarks-and-building-standards)
- Introduction Date: May 21, 2025
- Final Action Date: Jun 18, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=A34D1F66-722F-F011-8C4D-001DD8069D7D)

## 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FADA9223-48D4-EF11-8EEA-001DD804C7AB).

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

## Impact report

> Written by AI from [the official document](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d0a438eb-7b66-49c8-8298-a73f520f574b.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FADA9223-48D4-EF11-8EEA-001DD804C7AB). On motion of Alderperson Lawson, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [O2025-0017334 Transmittal Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/4bcdd42a-1252-41fd-b6c0-7978a5d9710b.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [O2025-0017334.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d0a438eb-7b66-49c8-8298-a73f520f574b.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2025-0017334 Exhibit A - Property.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/df80bde3-5b90-4a5f-aa77-a7d36f44c966.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2025-0017334 Commission Recommendation.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d40eab42-4336-499c-b111-11c942df5469.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [ZLB Letter 6-18-2025.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/7cdc7741-da86-47a1-8ec2-a737dfae7876.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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- [Repeal of historical landmark designation for Cortland Bridge](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0027856-repeal-historical-landmark-cortland-bridge) (O2026-0027856, introduced Sep 23, 2026, Referred)
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- [Historical landmark designation for Chicago Daily News Building at 2 N Riverside Plz/400 W Monroe St](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026117-historical-landmark-chicago-daily-news-building) (O2026-0026117, introduced Jun 17, 2026, Passed)

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