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Landmarks commission must move to protect historic Century and Consumers buildings, A vote in favor of designating both skyscrapers as landmarks is the right way to go. It tells the feds the city wants the two historic properties saved, Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board, 12/7/23

Vox preservare: Landmarks commission hearings are a chance to speak up on saving Century and Consumers buildings; The U.S. General Services Administration and the federal judges pushing for demolition would do well to hear and abide by what could be a flood of testimony next week in favor of saving the buildings, Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board, 11/8/23

City panel backs landmarks label for two State Street buildings; The federally owned towers date from the early 20th century and could still be torn down, but the decision of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks could increase pressure to preserve them; David Roeder, Chicago Sun-Times, 12/7/23

The federal government wants to demolish 2 historic State Street skyscrapers. Preservationists are mobilizing in opposition; Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 11/13/23 

Endangered State Street towers get unanimous support from city landmarks panel, Dennis Rodkin, Crain's Chicago Business, 12/7/23

Architects argue for rescuing a pair of imperiled State Street towers,  Dennis Rodkin, Crain's Chicago Business, 11/13/23

Making the case to restore two historic Chicago skyscrapers, Lisa Dent interview with Ward Miller, WGN Radio 720, 11/14/23

Don't demolish historic State Street towers, residents tell Feds, Corli Jay, Crain's Chicago Business, 9/12/23

Feds’ report leans slightly toward saving endangered State Street towers, Dennis Rodkin, Crain's Chicago Business, 9/12/23