Updated details have been revealed for the upcoming mixed-use development at 2858 North Halsted Street in Lake View. We initially covered the project when it was first introduced back in August. Since then, it has received a new exterior design and an added floor. The proposal would replace a single-story commercial building on the corner with West George Street.
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Structural work on The Legacy apartment tower at 1621 Chicago Avenue in Evanston has pushed above street level to the third floor, on the way to 11 stories. General contractor Valenti broke ground on the 110-unit building back in April, then got to work on caissons and below-grade geothermal work before erecting a tower crane on the site in September.
Plans are progressing for a new urgent care center and health hub from Humboldt Park Health at 1140 North California Avenue. The hospital group revealed its plans for the new structure earlier this month as it submitted a zoning application, which has now been approved by the Chicago City Council.
A two-story, two-unit frame home has been permitted for construction at 948 North Massasoit Avenue in the Austin neighborhood. After spending 311 days in the Chicago Data Portal since its application start date of December 19, 2025, the permit came through on October 26. It includes a reported cost of $625,000.
Funding has been approved for the upcoming redevelopment of the now-landmarked Up Top Building at 13100 South Ellis Avenue in Altgeld Gardens. Sitting at the center of the housing complex on the intersection with East 132nd Street, the former commercial building is now poised to become a new center for after-school programs.
