Plans have been revealed for a new mixed-use development at 200 West Ohio Street in River North. Sitting on the corner with North Wells Street, the new proposal would replace an existing three-story building that has sat vacant, along with its surrounding parking lot. Efforts are being led by Chicago-based developer Newstreet.
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A permit to raze a single-story masonry building at 2014 West Belle Plaine Avenue in North Center signals the beginning of a planned five-story, 15-unit residential development for the site. On Thursday November 12, the City of Chicago approved 2014 Belle Plaine Holdings LLC’s application to tear down the structure, which according to CountyOffice.org was erected in 1916. Carlos Group will be the demo contractor at a reported cost of $20,000.
A new pitch to draw the Chicago Bears to stay in the city has been presented to the public by the team behind the previously announced Bronzeville Lakefront megadevelopment. This is not the first attempt to lure the Bears to this site, with the same developers having put forward a much smaller plan in 2025 that was ultimately scrapped due to various issues.
While we were all watching for a New Construction Permit for 3233 North Sheffield in Lake View, the city pulled a fast one on us and issued a foundation permit for 3243 North Sheffield, but not as “New Construction.” Instead, a Renovation/Alteration permit came through the portal back on Tuesday, October 13, allowing general contractor D.O.M. Properties Investment Inc to get started on a 99-unit residential building on the former site of Torstenson Glass.
New renderings, along with an opening date, have been revealed for the upcoming Davis School at 355 East Wacker Drive in Lakeshore East. Sitting between the Coast apartments and the St. Regis, the school is set to finally complete and operate the long-stalled former GEMS Academy high school building along the Chicago River.
