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7:45 am on June 14, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Brickwork Covers Facade At 629 West Lake in The West Loop

Brick work has taken over the exterior on the apartment building at 629 West Lake Street in the West Loop. A mast-climbing work platform remains attached to the west elevation as masonry work continues. There are still some windows that need to be installed on the west façade, and plenty of work remains at street level to enclose the first floor, which will include 2,000 square feet of retail space, a storage room for 49 bicycles, and two indoor parking spaces.

3151 West Monroe Street construction permitted

Another Three-Flat Permitted On 3100 Block Of West Monroe In East Garfield Park

7:30 am on June 14, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A vacant parcel of land that received permission last year for a pair of three-flat residences on West Monroe Street in East Garfield Park will now see a third building erected. Truth Properties LLC got permits for 3155 and 3157 West Monroe Street in September, and on June 8 another was issued, this time for 3151 West Monroe. Its application date is April 3, and it came through 66 days later with a reported cost of $500,000.

Groundbreaking Held For Advocate Hospital In Quantum Park

7:45 am on June 13, 2026 By Ian Achong

A groundbreaking has been held for the upcoming Advocate Trinity Hospital at 8000 South Lake Shore Drive on the northern end of the future Quantum Park. The large vacant site sits on the corner with South Brandon Avenue, with the hospital structure occupying the eastern portion of the land. Efforts are being led by Advocate Health along with CannonDesign.

4205 West Fifth Avenue construction permitted

First Of Three Multi-Unit Buildings Permitted For Busy Stretch Of West Fifth Avenue

7:30 am on June 13, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A permit issued by the city on June 8 allows a local non-profit developer to erect a three-story multi-unit residence at 4205 West Fifth Avenue in West Garfield Park. The permit’s application start date is February 27, coming through with a reported cost of $400,000 101 days later. Developer TechCo Savvy Inc. will perform their own general contracting duties.

Renderings And Timeline Revealed For Northwestern Hospital Tower

7:45 am on June 12, 2026 By Ian Achong

Further details and renderings have been revealed for the upcoming hospital tower at 333 East Huron Street in Streeterville. Set to replace one of the largest vacant lots downtown, the new tower will be an expansion of Northwestern Memorial Hospital and would add to the hospital’s cancer facilities as well as overall bed-count.

Evergreen Garden Chinatown June 2026 construction update

Evergreen Garden Progress Reaches Top of Fourth Level. But Is It Still Progressing?

7:30 am on June 12, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Construction work has risen through the fourth floor on the first phase of Evergreen Garden at 2128 North Tan Court in Chinatown. Levels two through four appear to be propped up on stilts, as the first floor, which will contain amenity spaces, a community lounge, offices, covered parking, and bicycle storage, remains unencumbered by walls. The upper floors are enclosed and have window openings.

Details Revealed For 209 West Jackson Street In The Loop

7:45 am on June 11, 2026 By Ian Achong

Initial details have been revealed for the upcoming residential conversion of the existing office building at 209 West Jackson Boulevard in The Loop. Also known as the McKinlock Building, the structure sits on the corner with South Wells Street and has suffered a similar fate as many surrounding buildings, with low office occupancy rates post-pandemic.

1901 Project Music Hall caissons permitted

With Caisson Permit In Hand, Work Begins On the 1901 Project’s New Music Hall

7:30 am on June 11, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Last week was a busy one for The 1901 Project on the city’s Near West Side. The Blackhawks and Bulls hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday for the development, which got started on the Phase 1 parking garage this spring. On Tuesday, the day before ceremonial shovels dug into the ceremonial trough of dirt, a permit was issued to begin caisson work on the music hall replacing the former K parking lot at South Damen Avenue and West Adams Street, situated just south of the parking garage work site.

TIF Funds Initially Approved For Foundry Park Infrastructure Work

7:45 am on June 10, 2026 By Ian Achong

Additional renderings have been revealed as the Chicago Community Development Commission approves TIF funds for the upcoming Foundry Park megadevelopment. Sitting on the western edge of Lincoln Park, the project has already received approval from City Council and is set to replace the northern half of the former Lincoln Yards site.

135 North Desplaines June 2026 construction update

Second Of Two Concrete Cores Nears Top Floor At 135 North Desplaines In The West Loop

7:30 am on June 10, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Strategically stacked concrete block is nearing full height for elevator and stair cores at 135 North Desplaines Street in the West Loop neighborhood. The two cores contain the building’s three means of vertical circulation, with one stairwell by itself near the center of the structure, with the second stairwell and the elevator shaft sharing the south core. The first stairwell has topped out at nine stories; the south core is at the eighth level.

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