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7:45 am on November 9, 2026 By Ian Achong

Plans Progressing For Mixed-Use Development In Lake View

A rendering has been revealed as plans progress for the upcoming mixed-use development at 1429 West Irving Park Road in Lake View. Sitting near the intersection with North Janssen Avenue, the project was revealed back in July and is set to replace a large surface parking lot steps from Graceland Cemetery.

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The Tower Crane Is In Place At 7 West Elm In Gold Coast

7:30 am on November 9, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Chicago’s newest tower crane is set to do the heavy lifting for the 7 West Elm residential tower in the Gold Coast neighborhood. Shoutout to reader Idvier for letting us know last week that the crane had been erected at North State and West Elm Streets, where former Barnes & Noble and Lou Malnati’s outposts were recently demolished.

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South Loop Loft Building Residential Conversion Revealed

7:45 am on November 8, 2026 By Ian Achong

Plans have been revealed for the upcoming residential conversion of the existing lofts building at 601 South LaSalle Street in the South Loop. Sitting directly on the corner with West Harrison Street, the building sits next to another lofts conversion and steps from the recently completed co-living development at 633 LaSalle.

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3217 South Archer Avenue construction permitted

Two Units Over Commercial Permitted At 3217 South Archer Avenue In McKinley Park

7:30 am on November 8, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A three-story masonry mixed-use building has been approved for construction at 3217 South Archer Avenue in McKinley Park. A permit with an application start date of March 11 came through on October 27, 230 days later. It cites a reported cost of $500,000.

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Loop Skyscraper To Get Major Amenity Renovation

7:45 am on November 7, 2026 By Ian Achong

A major remodel has been announced for the existing tower at 161 North Clark Street in The Loop. Located at the intersection with West Randolph Street and across from the ongoing Google redevelopment of the…

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