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7:45 am on July 5, 2026 By Ian Achong

Funding Secured For Affordable Development In Lincoln Square

Additional funding has been approved for the upcoming mixed-use development at 3959 North Lincoln Avenue in North Center. The upcoming structure is part of a larger two-building proposal, which includes a separate structure at 3950 North Damen Avenue across the street. Efforts are being led by Ravine Park, Orchard Development, and Brinshore Development.

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Three-flat permits on South Michigan Avenue in Grand Boulevard

Two Three-Flats Permitted For Vacant Corner Lot In Grand Boulevard

7:30 am on July 5, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A permit to construct a three-flat residential building at 4751 South Michigan Avenue is the first of two improvements on a vacant corner lot in Grand Boulevard. The entity of Landex OZ JV LLC is the recipient of the first permit, which came through on June 25, 66 days after it entered the Chicago Data Portal. Its reported cost is $450,000.

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Up Top Building Redevelopment Approved By Plan Commission

7:45 am on July 4, 2026 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the redevelopment of the historic Up Top Building within historic Altgeld Gardens. Located at 13100 South Ellis Avenue, the curved one-story building long served as the commercial hub of the surrounding community prior to falling into disrepair after years of disinvestment in the area.

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2942 North Gresham Avenue construction permitted

Two Units Granted Approval To Replace Single-Family Home At 2942 North Gresham Avenue In Avondale

7:30 am on July 4, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A two-unit residential building has been approved to replace a 140-year-old single-family home in Avondale permitted for demolition back in May. A permit for 2942 North Gresham Avenue that hit the Chicago Data Portal on April 22 came through with a reported cost of $500,000 on June 16.

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Conversion Fully Approved For 19 South LaSalle Street In The Loop

7:45 am on July 3, 2026 By Ian Achong

Another mixed-use conversion is progressing in The Loop as the historical structure at 19 South LaSalle Street has received approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Announced a few years back as part of LaSalle Street Reimagined, we most recently covered the project back in January as the building received landmark status.

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