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

Conceptual Renderings Revealed For Stadium As Bears Near Illinois Deal And Amtrak Railyard Advances

Conceptual renderings have been revealed for a potential Bears stadium within Armour Square. Though not affiliated with the $9.7 billion team, the renderings come as the team nears a deal to stay in Illinois. Simultaneously, the Federal Railroad Administration has agreed to an environmental assessment for the potential new Amtrak yards that would help make way for the White Sox to vacate their current stadium.

1137 South Richmond Street three-flat permitted

Permission Granted For Three-Flat Residence At 1137 South Richmond Street In North Lawndale

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

A three-flat residential building has been permitted for a vacant lot in the 1100 block of South Richmond Street in North Lawndale. Developer GT Alternatives LLC submitted an application for 1137 South Richmond on August 5; 85 days later, the permit was issued with a reported cost of $400,000. GT Alternatives will also handle general contracting duties.

Next Phases Of North Union Receive Density Bump

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

Plans have once again changed for the next phases of the multi-phase North Union in the Near North Side. New permit applications have been submitted by developer JDL for the next two structures, seeing a major increase in density at a time when demand and prices continue to grow in Chicago.

1733 West Julian Street construction permitted

Two Units Permitted For 1733 West Julian Street In Wicker Park

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

The City of Chicago on Wednesday October 28 issued a permit to allow the construction of a three-story plus basement, two-unit home at 1733 West Julian Street in the Wicker Park neighborhood. Coming through with a reported cost of $475,000, the permit waited in the data portal for 153 days after its application start date of May 28. MK Construction & Builders of Bucktown is the developer and general contractor.

Updated Plans Revealed For 2858 North Halsted Street In Lake View

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

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.

The Legacy Evanston October 2026 construction updater

Now Going Vertical, The Legacy Rises Into The Evanston Skyline

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

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.

Humboldt Park Urgent Care Center Moves Forward

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

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.

948 North Massasoit Avenue two-flat permitted

Two Residential Units Approved At 948 North Massasoit Avenue In Austin

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

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 Approved For Redevelopment Of Historic Altgeld Gardens Building

7:45 am on October 27, 2026 By Ian Achong

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.

6150 North Sheridan October 2026 construction update

Construction Update: 6150 North Sheridan Progresses To Second Floor

7:30 am on October 27, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Brickwork is keeping up with vertical progress on the residential development at 6150 North Sheridan Road in Edgewater. Developer and general contractor GlobalGC Inc is working on the second floor of the five-story structure and adding bricks as they go. The north and south facades are completely bricked up to the underside of the third level, while columns of brick on the front of the building have begun to shape future balconies.

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