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

Plans Revealed For Mixed-Use Development At 920 West Diversey Parkway

Plans have been revealed for a new mixed-use development at 920 West Diversey Parkway in Lake View. Sitting mid-block between North Mildred Avenue and the CTA Brown Line Diversey station, the proposal would replace two partially leased single-story commercial buildings just on the border with Lincoln Park.

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Two-flats permitted on East 56th Street in Washington Park

Four Two-Flats Permitted On 300 Block Of East 56th Street In Washington Park

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

A local developer using an LLC received four permits on September 10 to build two-unit residences in the 300 block of East 56th Street in the Washington Park neighborhood. Each of the four permits needed just 17 days of processing time from their application start dates of August 24, and the reported cost is $250,000 apiece.

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Renderings Revealed For New North Entrance Pavilion For MSI

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

Initial renderings have been revealed for a potential new main entrance pavilion to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (MSI). Located at 5700 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, the iconic museum is currently going through the process of redesigning overall access to the massive structure, with an ongoing restoration and opening of the south doors and portico.

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1438 West Henderson Street construction permitted

Two Units To Replace SFR At 1438 West Henderson Street In Lake View

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

A construction permit was issued by the City of Chicago on September 4 to replace a Lake View single-family home sold in July with two new dwelling units. The permit was issued 37 days after its application start date of July 29 and includes a reported cost of $752,250. The entity of 1438 W Henderson LLC is named as the property owner.

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Plans Progress For Mixed-Use Development In Lincoln Square

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

Plans are proceeding for a new mixed-use development at 2648-58 West Lawrence Avenue in Lincoln Square. Sitting on the corner with North Washtenaw Avenue, the upcoming project will replace an existing one-story commercial building next to neighborhood staple HarvesTime Foods. Efforts are being led by developer MLV Properties.

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