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7:45 am on June 1, 2026 By Ian Achong

Funding Advances For Conversion Of 111 West Monroe Street In Loop

Plans are moving forward for the mixed-use conversion of the former Harris Bank HQ at 111 West Monroe Street in The Loop. Sitting on the corner with South Clark Street, the last update we received on the project came in 2025 when its landmark status was approved to qualify for tax incentives. Now, the Community Development Commission has approved a TIF loan.Plans are moving forward for the mixed-use conversion of the former Harris Bank HQ at 111 West Monroe Street in The Loop. Sitting on the corner with South Clark Street, the last update we received on the project came in 2025 when its landmark status was approved to qualify for tax incentives. Now, the Community Development Commission has approved a TIF loan.

6143 North Kenmore Avenue construction underway

Foundation Work Has Started For 6143 North Kenmore In Edgewater

7:30 am on June 1, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Foundation work has begun for the residential development at 6143 North Kenmore Avenue in Edgewater. Concrete forms have been placed at the front of the construction site, while excavating sand and tearing out the remnants of the previous asphalt lot used by the now-demolished Kindred Hospital continue. As we’ve come to learn, that sand is ubiquitous on sites this close to the lake front, and with a 40-car garage planned for the basement level, digging it out and hauling it off will take some time.

Affordable Senior Housing Development Approved By City Council

7:45 am on May 31, 2026 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved plans for an upcoming affordable senior housing building at 6151 South University Avenue in Woodlawn. Located on the corner with East 62nd Street, the proposal was revealed earlier this year as part of a redevelopment of multiple vacant lots owned by Woodlawn Baptist Church.

3144 West Diversey Avenue construction permitted

Three Units Permitted For 3144 West Diversey In Avondale

7:30 am on May 31, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A three-story plus basement, three-unit building was permitted for construction at 3144 West Diversey Avenue, straddling the boundary of the Avondale and, to the south, the Logan Square Community Areas. The permit entered the Chicago Data Portal on January 20, and it was issued on May 22, a duration of 122 days. it includes a reported cost of $350,000.

City Council Approves The Phoenix In Lake View East

7:45 am on May 30, 2026 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved plans for the mixed-use proposal at 3611 North Halsted Street in Lake View East. Known as ‘The Phoenix,’ the new structure would replace a large vacant lot across the street from the soon-to-relocate Whole Foods and near two upcoming hotel proposals. Efforts for this are being led by developer David Gassman.

1323 South Homan Avenue construction permitted

Two Units Permitted For Vacant Homan Avenue Lot In North Lawndale

7:30 am on May 30, 2026 By Daniel Schell

The City of Chicago issued a new permit on May 26 to allow the construction of a three-story plus basement, two-unit frame residence at 1323 South Homan Avenue in North Lawndale. The entity of 4022 Polk LLC received the permit 131 days after its application start date of January 15. It comes through with a reported cost of $420,000.

Major Renovation Announced For Jewelers Building

7:45 am on May 29, 2026 By Ian Achong

Initial renderings have been revealed for a major renovation of the historic Jewelers Building at 35 East Wacker Drive in The Loop. The now 100-year-old structure sits along the Chicago River at the intersection with North Wabash Avenue and is known for its multi-tier design, matching cupolas, and for appearing in various movies over the years.

1604 North Hermitage Avenue construction underway

Residential Construction Underway At North And Hermitage In Wicker Park

7:30 am on May 29, 2026 By Daniel Schell

First-floor construction is underway for a new residential building at 1604 North Hermitage Avenue in the Wicker Park/Bucktown area of West Town. Three-dimensional progress is most notable with block laid along the west wall, with some brickwork just getting started towards the front of the site. Several pallets of block and brick await attention throughout the lot, which is situated on the northwest corner of North Hermitage and West North Avenues.

City Council Approves Residential Development In West Loop

7:45 am on May 28, 2026 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the residential development at 1201 West Kinzie Street in the West Loop. The project was announced just around a year ago and most recently received Plan Commission approval last month. Efforts are being led by local developer LG Group, which is also behind 170 North May Street nearby.

Arandas residential redevelopment construction progress

Construction Progress Reaches Top Floor On Arandas Redevelopment In West Town

7:30 am on May 28, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Construction will top out soon for the residential redevelopment of the Arandas Tires & Rims shop at 1501 North Ashland Avenue in the Pulaski Park neighborhood of West Town. Block work has risen to the fifth and final floor on all four sides of the building, and textured brick covers much of the west and south façades facing Ashland Avenue and West Le Moyne Street.

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