Articles by Bee Ricketts

New Permits Issued for 1531 W Barry Avenue in Lake View

7:00 am on March 5, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Permits were issued earlier this week for a new residential build located at 1531 W Barry Avenue in the Lake View neighborhood. EZMB LLC is listed as the permit owner for this property. The building will be a three-story, two-flat with a basement, a rear terrace at the first story, and a rear balcony at the second story. There will be an outdoor stair to the third story which will extend to the rooftop deck and enclosure. The structure will also feature a detached three-car garage with its own rooftop deck.

New Permits Issued for 1545 W Thomas Street in Noble Square

7:00 am on March 4, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Permits have officially been issued for the forthcoming residential development at 1545 W Thomas Street in Noble Square. YIMBY previously reported on this property when it was rezoned in December 2021. As confirmed by the issued permit this construction will be a three-story masonry build with three total dwelling units, each of which will be completely outfitted with both front and rear decks. There are plans for two units with three bedrooms, and one unit will contain four bedrooms. The building will have a finished basement and a rooftop deck as well as a three-car carport at the rear.

The Insect Asylum Finds a Home at 2870 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Avondale

7:00 am on March 3, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Chicago is gaining a new museum in Avondale called the Insect Asylum. This unique concept is described on their Instagram page by its founder, Nina Salem as “an artistic display of over 24,000 taxidermy insects ranging from 1910- 2022.” Salem has been amassing this collection and showing it around Chicago at various pop-ups and events for roughly five years. The collection is almost entirely vintage and has been ethically sourced by Salem herself in conjunction with entomologist as well as member donations.

Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen to Open in Near North Side

7:00 am on March 2, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Chef Gordon Ramsay is quickly returning to Chicago with plans to open a second restaurant following the opening of his popular establishment Gordan Ramsey Burger. Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen will open in the Near North Side neighborhood. This addition will mark four total locations in the US, the first of which is located in Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.

CTA Planned Art Pieces for New Red Line Stations in Uptown and Edgewater

7:00 am on March 1, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

The CTA has revealed that they are seeking to partner with artists on the CTA’s Red-Purple Modernization Project. Officials state they are looking for help designing a total of six pieces which will later be installed throughout the Red Line stations in both Uptown and Edgewater. The Red Line stations at Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr have all been undergoing construction, with temporary stations at Argyle and Bryn Mawr. These stations are being refreshed as part of a $2 billion overhaul on the Far North Side.

New Permits Issued for 327 S Leavitt Street Near West Side

7:00 am on February 28, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A new permit has been issued for a three-story residential building located at 327 S Leavitt Street in the Near West Side neighborhood. The permit’s owners have been listed as Sustainabuild LLC. Per plans, the construction will be comprised of three total dwelling units each outfitted with rear porches. The building will feature a basement and a detached three-car garage. Both structures will be equipped with shared rooftop decks. The construction will replace an existing frame structure.

New Permits Issued for 3762 S Indiana Avenue in Douglas

7:00 am on February 27, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A new permit has been issued for a three-story residential building located at 3762 S Indiana Avenue in the Douglas neighborhood near Bronzeville. The permit’s owners have been listed as McBreaty Construction Company. Per plans, the construction will be comprised of three total dwelling units, each equipped with rear steel porches. The building will also be outfitted with an outdoor patio at the rear of the building. Plans also indicate the presence of a three-car garage. The construction is on a shared lot and will replace an existing building.

New Permits Issued for 4105 S Prairie Avenue in the Grand Boulevard

7:00 am on February 26, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was approved on yesterday for a new three-story residential building to be located at 4105 S Prairie Avenue in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood. The owner is listed as James Nahon and plans indicate this project will yield three total units, each with a rear open porch. The permits include a detached three-car garage. The development will replace a vacant lot and joins two other planned projects of the same scope on the same lot. We previously reported on these additional projects last year.

Permits Issued for 1327 S Kilbourn Avenue in North Lawndale

7:00 am on February 25, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A new construction permit was issued yesterday for a two-story office building at 1327 S Kilbourn Avenue in the North Lawndale neighborhood. United Scaffolding Inc, is listed as the permit owner and plans indicate this project will also include a pre-engineered metal warehouse as well as a metal canopy for a storage area. The project will replace a vacant lot. Natalie Regan is listed as the structural engineer of record for this project.

New Permits Issued for 6368 S Ellis Avenue in Woodlawn

7:00 am on February 24, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was approved yesterday for a new two-story residential building to be located at 6368 S Ellis Avenue in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The owner is listed under the name Joe Conroy and plans will comprise a two-unit row house and an accompanying four-car garage at the rear. The building will be replacing part of the Ellis Avenue Garden.

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