Articles by Jack Crawford

Facade Pieces Go Up at UIC’s Computer Design Research and Learning Center in Little Italy

7:30 am on April 22, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The University of Illinois Chicago’s new computer science building at 900 W Taylor Street in Little Italy is now undergoing facade installation. The five-story structure, called the Computer Design Research and Learning Center, is under construction and will connect to UIC’s existing Science and Engineering Labs building. Once completed, the center will add 135,000 square feet of new programming to support the university’s growing computer science program.

Permit Issued for 723 N Waller Avenue in South Austin

7:00 am on April 22, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been granted for a new residential development located at 723 N Waller Avenue in the South Austin neighborhood. The project will feature a two-story building with basement, comprising three dwelling units. It is designed to replace the previous structure on the site. The listed owner of the project is GT Alternatives LLC.

Work Begins on Small Park at 1400 S Wabash Site in South Loop

7:45 am on April 21, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Work on a small urban park has begun at the site of 1400 S Wabash Avenue, where CMK Companies is also wrapping up a 30-story tower, now topped out at 350 feet. The mixed-use tower, whose headline name is 1400 Wabash, will bring 299 rental units and ground-floor retail space to the South Loop neighborhood.

Permit Issued for Residential Building at 2129 W Crystal Street in Wicker Park

7:00 am on April 21, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been granted for a new residential development located at 2129 W Crystal Street in Wicker Park. The project will feature a three-story, six-dwelling unit VA frame building with a basement, first-floor rear deck, private roof deck, stair access principal building, and detached six-car garage with a roof deck, rear wood fences, and front iron fences. The listed owner of the project is 2127-29 W Crystal LLC.

1606 S Ashland Avenue. Rendering by Antunovich Associates

Construction Enters Final Stretch for 1606 S Ashland Avenue in Pilsen

7:30 am on April 20, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Final exterior construction can be seen at the site of the mixed-use 1606 S Ashland Avenue in Pilsen, where the developer 1600 Pilsen LLC has built 24 new rental units and 4,675 square feet of retail. The four-story, roughly 50,000-square-foot structure will replace a former masonry low-rise building, and is located across the street from the high-profile residential conversion of 1600 S Laflin Street, which was recently approved by city council.

Permit Issued for 4640 N Magnolia Avenue in Sheridan Park

7:00 am on April 20, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A permit has been issued for a new three and a half-story residential building at 4640 N Magnolia Avenue in Sheridan Park. The owner, Lakeview Property Rentals LLC, plans for six units and six parking stalls, as well as accessory features such as a wooden fence and a trash enclosure. The new construction will be replacing a former vacant grass lot.

Lost Legends #5: Grand Central Station in South Loop

7:45 am on April 19, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Chicago once had its own Grand Central Station, a proud and bustling hub of railway activity, now existing only in the annals of history. The magnificent South Loop structure, designed by a renowned architect and boasting a rich past, was eventually overshadowed by its more famous counterparts. This latest installment in our series delves into the story of this lost legend, exploring its history, the vision of its architect, its demolition, and its present day incarnation.

Permit Granted for Daycare Build-Out in Dunning

7:00 am on April 19, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A permit has been issued for the renovation and partial build-out of 6156 W Belmont Avenue. The project involves interior alterations to a vacant commercial tenant space, which will be transformed into a daycare in the existing masonry building. Located in the Dunning neighborhood, the property is owned by Minerva Fernandez.

Illinois Bell Building circa 1970. Image by Chicago History Museum

Scaffolding Spotted for Illinois Bell Building Renovation in The Loop

7:30 am on April 18, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The historic Illinois Bell Building, located at 225 W Randolph Street in The Loop, is finally set for renovation as scaffolding rises around the structure, signaling the imminent start of construction. The building, which has been granted landmark status and Class L tax incentive by the Chicago City Council, is being redeveloped by Onni Group, with work expected to reach completion for the revamped offices in 2024.

3614 S Blake Street Receives a Permit in McKinley Park

7:00 am on April 18, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A new permit has been issued for a three-story masonry building, which will house two dwelling units and be located at 3614 S Blake Street in McKinley Park. The project will rise on a formerly vacant lot within a unique roundabout alley configuration.

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