Articles by Ian Achong

Bally’s Casino Scores Funding And New Design In River West

7:45 am on July 13, 2024 By Ian Achong

Initial financing and updated renderings have been revealed for the upcoming Bally’s permanent Chicago casino at 777 W Chicago Avenue in River West. Sitting just east of the intersection with N Halsted Street, the project will replace the former Chicago Tribune site which received demolition permits recently. The casino has been in the making for a few years and led by Bally’s with a large design team including famed firm HKS Architects.

Alderman Files Tax Designation For 1628 W Division Street In Wicker Park

7:45 am on July 12, 2024 By Ian Achong

First Ward Alderman La Spata has submitted to designate the property at 1628 W Division Street in Wicker Park as a Low Affordability Community. Located near the intersection with N Ashland Avenue and N Milwaukee Avenue, plans for a new tower on the site have been in the works for multiple years. The most recent designs for the project date back to 2022.

Alderwoman Approves Residential Development At 936 W Leland Avenue In Uptown

7:45 am on July 11, 2024 By Ian Achong

Updated details and alderman approval have been revealed for the residential at 936 W Leland Avenue in Uptown. Sitting near the intersection with N Sheridan Avenue, we initially covered its announcement earlier this year as it prepares to replace a vacant lot. The current property owner is leading the development efforts.

CBS Reopens Streetfront Studio In The Loop

7:45 am on July 10, 2024 By Ian Achong

Chicago has regained one of its street-front news studios as Studio A reopens at 34 W Washington Street in The Loop. Located on the intersection with N Dearborn Street, the space overlooks Daley Plaza and is part of the Block 37 complex. The work was led by local station WBBM-TV/Channel 2, or CBS 2 as it is commonly known.

Renderings Revealed For Conceptual Reimagining Of Michigan Avenue

7:45 am on July 9, 2024 By Ian Achong

Renderings have been revealed for the conceptual redevelopment of the north-end of Michigan Avenue. Spanning from roughly E Chicago Avenue to the south and Oak Street Beach to the north, the ideas were created as the popular street faces record high vacancy. The designs and ideas were created by architectural firm Gensler.

Hotel At 208 S LaSalle Street Up For Sale As Upper Floors Head To Residential Conversion

7:45 am on July 8, 2024 By Ian Achong

The JW Marriott hotel at 208 S LaSalle Street in The Loop has officially been put up for sale. Located within the historical Continental and Commercial National Bank on the intersection with W Adams Street, the building is also part of the LaSalle Street Reimagined initiative. The sale is being led by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) according to Crain’s.

Initial Funding Approved For Revolution Workshop In East Garfield Park

7:45 am on July 7, 2024 By Ian Achong

Initial funding has been approved for the remodel of the existing Revolution Workshop structure at 3410 W Lake Street in East Garfield Park. Located just west of the intersection with N Homan Avenue on the eastern edge of the namesake park, the project will redesign a major portion of the nonprofit’s current home.

Initial Funding Approved For Renovation Of Affordable Buildings In Uptown

7:45 am on July 6, 2024 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Community Development has approved funding for the redevelopment and renovation of multiple affordable housing buildings in Uptown. Dubbed the Heart of Uptown Apartments, or HUPA, the five building project is being led by a joint venture made up of the Preservation Of Affordable Housing (POAH) and Voice of the People Uptown.

New Renderings Emerge As Plan Commission Approves 2328 S Michigan Avenue In Motor Row

7:45 am on July 5, 2024 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the mixed-use development at 2328 S Michigan Avenue in Motor Row. Sitting just south of the intersection with E 23rd Street, news broke on the proposal set to replace a closed Burger King earlier this year. The two mid-rise project is being led by local developer Fern Hill who is also working on Old Town Canvas.

Residential Conversion Of The Mabel In Edgewater Submits Rezoning

7:45 am on July 4, 2024 By Ian Achong

Plans to redevelop the first floor of the former Maybelline headquarters at 5920 N Ridge Avenue in Edgewater are now moving forward. Sitting on the intersection with N Clark Street, the flat-iron style building currently holds residential units on its top floors. The project is being led by Ernst Development and Envoi Partners.

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