Articles by Daniel Schell

2744-2746 West Jackson Boulevard construction permits

Two Permits, Six Units For 2700 Block Of West Jackson Boulevard In East Garfield Park

A pair of new construction permits issued two days apart will allow six residential units on West Jackson Boulevard in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. Identical permits for 2744 and 2746 West Jackson were issued on November 24 and November 25 respectively. Each was applied for on September 12, and they both came through with reported costs of $450,000.

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Royal George Theatre demolition

Demolition Has Begun On Royal George Theatre Buildings

A pair of buildings once home to the Royal George Theatre on North Halsted Street in Lincoln Park are now being demolished for redevelopment. Demolition permits for 1633 and 1649 North Halsted Street were issued October 31, and now that process is underway. The property contained the two-story theatre building, a parking structure, a restaurant space, and a four-story office/commercial building.

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