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The Chicago Bungalow Association equips homeowners with energy efficiency programs and educational resources to maintain, preserve, and adapt their Chicago bungalows and vintage homes, thereby strengthening the neighborhoods they anchor.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Racial Equity and Real Estate Conversations: Empowering Latino Homeowners
    Racial Equity and Real Estate Conversations: Empowering Latino Homeowners
    Sep 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Richard J. Daley College, 7500 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652, USA
    Event by Cook County Assessor's Office: This event aims to empower homeowners and have a powerful discussion around housing, immigration, wealth building, and property tax reform. Learn about programs available to homeowners and potential homebuyers.
  • Community Glue Workshop Repair Clinic
    Community Glue Workshop Repair Clinic
    Sun, Sep 28
    Bluestem Restoration
    Sep 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Bluestem Restoration, 2844 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
    Event by Community Glue Workshop: Bring us your worn out and broken objects! A free repair clinic where volunteers work on fixing just about any busted, torn, or short-circuited item you can fit through the front door. All are welcome, and donations are accepted but not required.
  • Disrupting Segregation: An Evening With Tonika Johnson & Dr. Maria Krysan
    Disrupting Segregation: An Evening With Tonika Johnson & Dr. Maria Krysan
    Sep 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
    Event by Folded Map Project: The book Don't Go: Stories of Segregation and How to Disrupt It offers a powerful entry point into understanding how visible and hidden segregation continues to shape our lives and communities. Hear from authors Tonika Johnson and Maria Krysan at Oak Park Public Library.
  • RPWRHS 39th Annual Historic House Walk: The Eclectic and Innovative Homes Of Armstrong Circle
    RPWRHS 39th Annual Historic House Walk: The Eclectic and Innovative Homes Of Armstrong Circle
    Oct 05, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60626, USA
    Event by Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society: The 2025 House Walk features a neighborhood where the homes reflect the experimental spirit of the turn of the 20th Century. Each house on the tour represents a new style or building technique of the period. Tickets: $25-$30
  • Open House Chicago 2025
    Open House Chicago 2025
    Sat, Oct 18
    Chicago
    Oct 18, 2025, 8:00 AM
    Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
    Event by Chicago Architecture Center: OHC is a free public festival that offers behind-the-scenes access to architecturally, historically and culturally significant sites throughout Chicago, plus events and programs at the sites, including demonstrations, talks and arts performances.
LATEST FEATURES

Nominate Projects for the Annual Driehaus Bungalow Awards

Now through September 24th, nominate home improvement projects you have completed on your historic Chicago bungalow for the 21st Annual Driehaus Bungalow Awards.

Celebrating Chicago Bungalow Association's 25th Year

Since 2000, CBA has been a trusted resource for homeowners, helping keep their homes safe, efficient, and resilient while preserving Chicago’s vintage housing stock. Stay tuned for the celebrations!

A Look Back at Last Year

In 2024, thanks to the generosity of our donors, the dedication of our partners, and the trust of the communities we serve, we made real progress in ensuring more Chicagoans can stay in their homes. View our 2024 Community Impact Report for interesting highlights!

UnBlocked Englewood

Join the Chicago Bungalow Association and acclaimed social justice artist Tonika Lewis Johnson on a transformative exploration, reshaping the story of a single Englewood block.

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Chicago Bungalow Association is an Illinois nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3)

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