Repeal of historical landmark designation for Cortland Bridge
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- Record number: O2026-0027856
- Type: Ordinance; category: Historical Landmarks
- Status: In Committee (Referred)
- Sponsor: Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward)
- Co-sponsors (2): Timothy R. Knudsen (43rd Ward), Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward)
- Committee: Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- Submitted Date: Sep 1, 2026
- Introduction Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Impact report
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This ordinance would remove the Chicago landmark status of the Cortland Bridge, which the City Council granted on July 24, 1991.
Who it affects
- People who use or live near the Cortland Bridge: The bridge would no longer be an official Chicago landmark.
- Residents of the 2nd Ward: Their alderman, Brian Hopkins, is the sponsor of this ordinance to repeal the bridge's landmark status.
What changes
- The 1991 ordinance that made the Cortland Bridge a Chicago landmark would be fully canceled.
- The Cortland Bridge would no longer be listed as a Chicago landmark.
Where: Cortland Bridge; 2nd Ward
When: Upon passage and publication
Timeline
- Sep 23, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
Documents
- W2-Cortland repeal.pdf (Legislation)
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