The Chicago Landmark Commission is currently deliberating on the fate of the former E2 nightclub building, site of a tragic stampede that resulted in 21 deaths in 2003. Investor Randy Shifrin, who purchased the building in 2021, has been ordered by the city to either demolish the structure or repair it, opting for demolition. However, the Department of Planning and Development has denied the demolition permit, asserting the building's significance within the historic Motor Row district. Advocates for preservation, including local aldermen and organizations, argue that the building is an important part of Chicago's history. Families of the victims are also vocal, calling for a memorial or a community center to honor those lost and to transform the tragedy into a positive legacy. The Commission is set to make a final decision on November 7, requiring further city council approval if demolition is approved.