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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sun, Oct 05
RPWRHS 39th Annual Historic House Walk: The Eclectic and Innovative Homes Of Armstrong Circle
Rogers Park
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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
Mon, Oct 06
2nd Annual Workers Cottage Workshop
The Den Theater
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Oct 06, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Den Theater, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Event by Chicago Workers Cottage Initiative: Join experts and other homeowners for an evening of tips and inspiration to improve your Workers Cottage or other historic home.
Tue, Oct 07
Don't Go: Stories of Segregation and How to Disrupt It - Book Talk by Tonika Johnson & Dr. Maria Krysan
Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassidy
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Oct 07, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassidy, 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Event by Folded Map Project: Have you ever been told "Don't Go to Chicago's South Side?" Join Tonika Johnson and Maria Krysan, co-authors of Don't Go, for a thought-provoking, interactive evening. Pick up your own copy of the book on site and have it signed by the authors.

LATEST FEATURES

Bungalow Maintenance 101 Short Videos

From roofs and gutters, to masonry and windows, and more. Watch short recaps of past educational webinars to get the main takeaways!

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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!

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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!

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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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