Articles by Bee Ricketts

New Permits Issued for 1730 W 18th Street in Lower West Side

7:00 am on May 20, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A revised permit was issued yesterday for a four-story mixed-use building located at 1730 W 18th Street in the Lower West Side neighborhood. The permit owner is listed as Michael Fox and plans indicate that the ground floor will be used as a commercial space. The remaining floors will be residential and will have nine total dwelling units. The building is equipped with a basement and an enclosed rooftop deck. The revised permit is for drainage and ventilation totaling an additional $112,000 in construction costs.

New Athletic Field Added at Farragut Career Academy High School in Little Village

7:00 am on May 19, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A new turf soccer field has been started at Farragut Career Academy High School in Little Village. The mayor’s office has announced that the project is part of a $16.6 million investment in the campus and that the field is set to be completed by fall 2022. The improvements are being done in an effort to position Farragut to grow and thrive as an educational pillar in the community.

Demolition Permits Issued for 1757 W Superior Street in West Town

7:00 am on May 18, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A demolition permit has been issued for the removal of a two-story masonry building and a detached frame garage located at 1757 W Superior Street in the West Town neighborhood. The permit’s owner has been listed as John Downes Construction Inc.

Demolition Permits Issued for 820 S Karlov Avenue in West Garfield Park

7:00 am on May 17, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Demolition permits were issued at the end of last week for the removal of a two-story multi-unit building located at 820 S Karlov Avenue in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. Leeway Wrecking Inc will be acting as the demolition contractor on this project. The property has been vacant for a prolonged period. At the time of this writing, no additional permits have been ordered at this property site.

Azn Pryde Market Coming to Metropolitan Brewing in Avondale on May 22nd

7:00 am on May 16, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Two local chefs are bringing a new market dedicated to Asian culture to Avondale next weekend. Cat Pham, who sells Vietnamese cuisine under @scratchsniffpurr on Instagram, and Ash Lemasters, the chef behind vegan bento box pop-up Snackie Chan, have founded the Azn Pryde Market. The first event is planned for 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday, May 22nd at Metropolitan Brewing, 3057 N Rockwell Street in Avondale.

Former Little Village Library to be Converted Into New Community Center

7:00 am on May 15, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A former Little Village Library is about to have a new lease on life. Latinos Progresando, a nonprofit specializing in legal aid for immigrants, leads the project to convert the abandoned space into a community center to be completed by next spring.

New Permits Issued for 2051 N Racine Avenue in Lincoln Park

7:00 am on May 14, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Permits were issued on Friday for the construction of a new three-story multi-unit building in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The owner is listed as 2051 N Racine LLC, and the current plans indicate this project will yield a total of three dwelling units. The second- and third-floor units will feature front balconies as well as private decks at the rear. The build with also have a roof deck and pergolas; and a detached three-vehicle garage with its own rooftop deck. The development will replace an existing structure.

Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. of the 27th Ward

New Permits Issued for 4950 S Michigan Avenue in Grand Boulevard

7:00 am on May 13, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was approved earlier this week for a new three-story residential building at 4950 S Michigan Avenue in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood. The owner is listed as Amy Chin and plans indicate this project will yield three total units, each with a rear open porch. Additionally, the permits include a detached three-car garage. The development will replace a vacant lot.

DANK Haus in Lincoln Square Pursues TIF Funding for Renovations

7:00 am on May 12, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center took the first steps on Tuesday toward securing $1.5 million in city funding for its accessibility goals. The nonprofit, which was founded in 1959, has been located at 4740 N Western Avenue in Lincoln Square since 1967. The building itself dates back to the 1920s and has had little updating since the original build. DANK Haus is hoping to utilize Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds to begin a $2.3 million renovation that would include the building’s bathrooms as well as its front entrance. According to executive director Monica Jirak, these renovations would be completed in order to meet American Disability Act standards, as well as to upgrade the building’s aging plumbing. The city’s approval of the initial proposal on Tuesday was the first step in the process to procure TIF funding.

Demolition Permits Issued for 4155 S Packers Avenue in New City

7:00 am on May 11, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A demolition permit has been issued for the removal of an eight-story masonry building located at 4155 S Packers Avenue in the New City neighborhood. The permit’s owner has been listed as JEHM Financial LLC.

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