Initial renderings have been revealed for a major renovation of the historic Jewelers Building at 35 East Wacker Drive in The Loop. The now 100-year-old structure sits along the Chicago River at the intersection with North Wabash Avenue and is known for its multi-tier design, matching cupolas, and for appearing in various movies over the years.
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First-floor construction is underway for a new residential building at 1604 North Hermitage Avenue in the Wicker Park/Bucktown area of West Town. Three-dimensional progress is most notable with block laid along the west wall, with some brickwork just getting started towards the front of the site. Several pallets of block and brick await attention throughout the lot, which is situated on the northwest corner of North Hermitage and West North Avenues.
The Chicago City Council has approved the residential development at 1201 West Kinzie Street in the West Loop. The project was announced just around a year ago and most recently received Plan Commission approval last month. Efforts are being led by local developer LG Group, which is also behind 170 North May Street nearby.
Construction will top out soon for the residential redevelopment of the Arandas Tires & Rims shop at 1501 North Ashland Avenue in the Pulaski Park neighborhood of West Town. Block work has risen to the fifth and final floor on all four sides of the building, and textured brick covers much of the west and south façades facing Ashland Avenue and West Le Moyne Street.
Major changes are underway for an entire city block at the heart of Fulton Market. Bound by West Fulton Street to the south, North Sangamon Street to the west, and North Peoria Street to the east, three different projects are underway at various stages of planning, with the last remaining piece now going up for sale by its current owner.
