See this live in-studio interview by Weekend Anchor Sean Lewis with Ward Miller, Hallie Fahey and Molly Hirt. Our thanks to our well-prepared interviewees for delivering key messages about this most interesting July 31 event, when Bud Hopkins, John Van Osdel’s great-great grandnephew, will visit the Church of the Holy Family for the first time to witness his architect relative’s work and to donate the original oil portrait of Van Osdel which graces the front cover of Bud’s new biography of Chicago’s first architect. Click here to watch the interview.

On Thursday, July 31 at 11 a.m., on the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Burtram “Bud” Collver Hopkins, II, great-great-grandnephew of John Mills Van Osdel, will present an original oil painting of his architect relative who was commissioned in 1859 by Rev. Arnold Damen, S.J., “to furnish plans and specifications” for the interior of the massive Victorian Gothic church. All are invited to attend the book signing and luncheon immediately following. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!

It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Michael A. Hayward. Please keep the Hayward family and their loved ones in your prayers. Click here to read more and to make a gift in memory of Michael.