Articles by Ian Achong

Permit Application Submitted For 566 W Van Buren Street In West Loop Gate

7:45 am on November 8, 2023 By Ian Achong

Construction permits have been applied for with the city for the mixed-use development at 566 W Van Buren Street in West Loop Gate. Sitting on the corner with S Jefferson Street, the project was first announced last year when it received permits for and proceeded with the demolition of two building’s on the site. The Antunovich Associates-designed structure is being proposed by a team made up of Riverside Investment and Blue Star Properties.

Department Of Water Management Announces Funding For Lead Pipe Replacement

7:30 am on November 7, 2023 By Ian Achong

The City of Chicago has announced a new loan from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the replacement of lead pipes across the city. The loan is a continuation of an ongoing effort to replace a majority of the city’s pipes built before 1986, which have a high likelihood of being lead within smaller buildings. The work will be led by the Department of Water Management with the loan being finalized this past Friday.

Ramova Theater at 3518 S Halsted Street. Rendering by O'Riley Office

New Renderings Revealed For Ramova Theater Redevelopment

7:45 am on November 6, 2023 By Ian Achong

New renderings and details have been revealed for the nearly complete redevelopment of the Ramova Theater at 3518 S Halsted Street in Bridgeport. Located just south of the intersection with W 35th Street, plans for its remodel have been in the works for over four years and broke ground back in 2021. The development is being led by Baum Revisions, who is also working on the Congress Theater, and Our Revival Chicago.

Pizza Lobo Announced For Fulton Market Redevelopment

7:30 am on November 5, 2023 By Ian Achong

A tenant has been announced for the upcoming redevelopment of the property at 165 N Morgan Street in Fulton Market. Located just south of the intersection with W Lake Street, the existing structure was once the home of Tenzing Wines. The project is being led by Fulton Street Companies and Fred Latsko of Latsko Interest, with local-firm Hartshorne Plunkard Architects working on its design.

167 N Racine Avenue Proceeds With Rezoning In West Loop

7:45 am on November 4, 2023 By Ian Achong

The mixed-use development at 167 N Racine Avenue in the West Loop is officially moving forward as the developers have filed a zoning application. Located between W Randolph Street to the south and W Lake Street to the north, the proposal includes two existing buildings and was announced earlier this year. The project itself is being led by two brothers under the name 167 Racine LLC, with SPACE Architects + Planners serving as the designers.

Initial Details Revealed For Mixed-Use Development In Bronzeville

7:30 am on November 3, 2023 By Ian Achong

Initial details have been revealed for a mixed-use development at 4547 S State Street in Bronzeville. Located just north of the intersection with E 46th Street, the new building will replace two vacant lots near the Green Line at 43rd Street station. The project is being developed by Steele Consulting Group with Guider Group LLC serving as the architects.

Plans Revealed For New Hotel In Fulton Market

7:45 am on November 2, 2023 By Ian Achong

Details have been revealed for a new mixed-use development at 1016 W Lake Street in Fulton market. Located on the intersection with N Carpenter Street, the project would replace a surface parking lot next to a strip of townhomes facing the train tracks. The proposal is being led by a team made up of New York-based Cogswell Realty and Chicago-based Erol Stapleton, with M Moser Associates working on the design.

Sale Announced For Parcel At 527 W Kinzie Street

7:30 am on November 1, 2023 By Ian Achong

A new land sale has been announced for the property at 527 W Kinzie Street in the Fulton River District near The Loop. Located by the river and directly next to the upcoming Cassidy on Canal tower, the lot had originally been earmarked for a potential residential development. The sale is being executed by CBRE on behalf of the owner Vornado Realty Trust, who is based in New York and owns Merchandise Mart.

UAW Strike Deal Includes Major Investments In Chicagoland

7:45 am on October 31, 2023 By Ian Achong

New details have been revealed for major investments on Chicagoland auto plants as part of a deal with United Auto Workers. The two largest winners are the Stellantis Belvidere factory at 3000 W Chrysler Drive, and the Ford factory at 12600 S Torrence Avenue in Hegewisch. The announcement comes as part of the recently announced contract between the UAW and the three major automakers of GM, Stellantis, and Ford.

Funding Approved For Battery Powered Metra Trains

7:30 am on October 30, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and the Metropolitan Planning Organization Committee have approved new funding for Metra. The approval will allow for Metra to receive a $169.3 million grant from the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement grant. The money will go towards new electric train sets to be used on multiple lines in order to better and increase service, though no delivery date was announced.

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