Articles by Daniel Schell

Kensington School West Loop construction

Concrete is in the ground for Kensington School West Loop

7:30 am on October 17, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Foundation work is underway at 1220 West Adams Street for the Kensington School West Loop. Having received a new construction permit from the City of Chicago on August 26, general contractor Charles Hall Construction has begun ground-level work with a hand from Taylor Excavation. The permit calls for a three-story building with an unspecified number off-street parking spaces. The new school replaces a former Boy Scouts of America office building and retail shop, which was demolished this spring.

Demolition of the W.C. Reebie & Brother building has begun in Uptown

7:30 am on October 16, 2024 By Daniel Schell

After receiving a demolition permit in early August, wrecking work on the former W. C. Reebie & Brother storage building at 5035 North Broadway in Uptown is underway. The contracting team of Milburn Demolition and Bulley & Andrews is working from the south façade, carving a hole into the side of the building and working their way inward.

Alderman Martin reveals new name for 4715 North Lincoln: The Canvas at Leland Plaza

6:30 am on October 16, 2024 By Daniel Schell

47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin announced Tuesday on Twitter that the new residential building at 4715 North Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square has a new name and website. Now known as The Canvas at Lincoln Plaza, the 63-unit affordable development from The Community Builders will begin accepting applications this Thursday, October 17th.

Fifth Third Arena expansion Generator Studio rendering

Structural steel takes form at Fifth Third Arena expansion on the Near West Side

7:30 am on October 15, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Work to erect structural steel has begun for the Fifth Third Arena expansion project at 1801 West Jackson Boulevard on the Near West Side. The Chicago Blackhawks are adding on to the existing training and community facility, which opened in 2017. The Blackhawks’ gameplan is to have this second phase open early in 2026.

Fox Deluxe demolition is underway in Fulton Market, clearing the way for next year’s 370 North Morgan

7:30 am on October 14, 2024 By Daniel Schell

The first step in the construction of a new residential tower at 370 North Morgan Street in Fulton Market has been taken, as crews begin demolition of the Fox Deluxe Foods building on the site. Crews from Skender and Heneghan Wrecking started prepping the site at the beginning of the month, and the teardown began immediately. A demo permit for the property was issued by the City of Chicago on the first of October.

Demolition at 3034 North Sheffield Avenue will clear the way for newly-permitted residential building

7:30 am on October 13, 2024 By Daniel Schell

A demolition permit was issued on October 9 for the multi-unit residence at 3034 North Sheffield Avenue in Lake View. Next door at 3038, a coach house at the rear of the property has also been surrounded by demo fencing. Those two demolitions, to be carried out by Land Enterprises, will clear the way for a new three-story with basement, five-dwelling-unit building.

Apartment building has risen at 3202 North Racine Avenue in Lake View

7:30 am on October 12, 2024 By Daniel Schell

An apartment building at 3202 North Racine Avenue has risen to its ultimate height in Lake View. Replacing a now-demolished BP gas station on the northwest corner of Racine and Belmont Avenues, the five-story, 27-unit project is being delivered by Exemplary Builders, who are both the developer and general contractor.

Rooftop Level achieved at 3914 North Lincoln Avenue apartment development

7:30 am on October 11, 2024 By Daniel Schell

The residential development at 3914 North Lincoln Avenue has reached its ultimate height, as crews work on framing the set-back fifth and final floor of the North Center apartment project. Developer and general contractor Longford Design + Construction is delivering 68 rental units at this location, supported by ground-floor retail and 28 parking spaces. A significant amount of the brickwork has been completed; the next milestone should be installation of the first few windows on the exterior.

1055 West Diversey Parkway permit issued

Demolition of United Christian Church in Lincoln Park has begun; “The Base” to soon follow

7:30 am on October 10, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Demolition is all about The Base, as the former United Christian Church at Diversey Parkway and Seminary Avenue in Lincoln Park begins to crumble. A permit for new construction (using the address of 2763 North Seminary Avenue) was issued to replace the church on September 4 of this year. We stopped by the following day to find crews setting up demo fencing around the perimeter, waiting for the tear-down permit to arrive.

Chicago Tribune Freedom Center demolition

Evisceration of the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center for Bally’s Casino continues along the Chicago River

7:30 am on October 9, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Brandenburg Industrial Services continues work on demolition of the former Chicago Tribune Freedom Center in West Town. With Bally’s Casino and its anticipated 2026 Opening Day coming to the site, there is some urgency to wrapping up demolition so construction can begin. That’s why this building seems to be coming down so quickly.

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