A photo of St. Adalbert Catholic Church from a Department of Planning and Development presentation. [City of Chicago]

A beloved church in Pilsen took the first step in the process of becoming an official Chicago landmark Monday after community members have pushed for years to protect the building. 

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks during a special meeting on Monday voted unanimously in favor of a preliminary landmark recommendation for St. Adalbert Catholic Church, setting off a monthslong process of reports, requests and potentially a public hearing while also granting additional protections to the church.