INSIDE THE BELT
Winter 2021 | Quarterly eNewsletter
Driehaus Foundation Bungalow Award Winners
Congratulations to the finalists of the 16th Annual Driehaus Foundation Bungalow Awards! Click below to hear from the winners themselves about their inspiring projects in 1-minute videos, and see photos of the work completed on their Chicago bungalows.
Marti Palermo & Jarrod Routh, Albany Park
Wanda & Paul Ballard, Chicago Lawn
Carolina Juarez-Hill & Michael Hill, Clearing
Rebecca & Jeremy Hellyer, Portage Park
Andy Pierce & Beth Eckerty, Hegewisch
Dan & Michele Miller, West Ridge
Tina Williams, Auburn Gresham
Daniel & Janet McMahon, East Side
Michael Burke & Caty Norman-Burke, Albany Park
Kimberly & Jared Guzman, Jefferson Park
Annie Picard & Steve Graue, Austin
Andrew & Lindsay McKone, West Ridge
Odile Compagnon & Robert Braziunas, West Ridge
Joshua Cruz & Kelly Gates, Norwood Park
Christopher Gordon & Carolina Gomez, Portage Park
Jennifer Bakija & Alex Dunham, Portage Park
Energy Savers Program Updates
819 homeowners received our Energy Savers program in 2020. (That's nearly $6.9 million invested in vintage homes around the city!) Join these CBA members in receiving free weatherization services and installation of free energy-saving products to help increase comfort, lower utility bills, add value and extend the life of your home.
Learn more and apply online:
More Programs

  • The City of Chicago's Emergency Heating Repair program is taking applications through April 1, 2021. This grant program is available to income-eligible Chicago homeowners for service to repair or replace furnace or boiler heating systems. Learn more at chicago.gov. Apply by calling 311, or download the application packet.

  • Citizens Utility Board has a list of resources for those struggling to pay bills during the pandemic.
Vote: 20 Seminar Topics Suggested By You
We received many great ideas for new seminars (or webinars, until it's safe to gather again) from our members throughout 2020, as well as requests to repeat past seminar topics.

Let us know which of the submitted ideas you'd like us to prioritize!
Which seminars do you want to see in 2021?
25% Off 2021 Wall Calendars
For $15 (plus shipping), get the 2021 wall calendar featuring gorgeous views from the Bungalow Belt! Browse other new items including apparel and accessories you can customize on Threadless, and ceramic plaques skillfully handcrafted by local artisan, Ron Mazanowski.
Featured Member Offers
25% OFF orders of $225 or more
CBA members receive 25% off any order of $225 or more with coupon code: BUNGALOWLOVE25 (good until 1/1/22)
Oak Park Home & Hardware
Home Goods, Hardware, Lighting, Window Box Planters, Furniture
5% OFF
CBA members receive 5% off (contact to inquire)
Peter's Wood Refinishing
Wood Refinishing & Restoration, Flooring
Looking for something else?
From the Bungalow Post
20 Vintage Home Styles in Chicago
Identify some historic styles you may see around town.
20 Award-Winning Bungalow Projects Under $5,000
Big results with small budgets.
New from the Press Room
The Big Bungalow Picture

Browse press about CBA and other related news we care about in our quarterly news-roundup!
The Chicago Bungalow Association equips homeowners with energy efficiency grants and educational resources to maintain, preserve, and adapt their Chicago bungalows and vintage homes, thereby strengthening the neighborhoods they anchor.
Chicago Bungalow Association | 312.675.0300 | www.chicagobungalow.org
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