Portage Park

Facade Work Advances at Former Sears in $90M Portage Park Revamp

7:45 am on September 1, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Facade work is progressing toward completion at the former Sears store located at 4712 W Irving Park Road in Portage Park. The location is undergoing a transformation into a $90 million, six-story mixed-use development. Spearheaded by Novak Construction, in dual roles as developer and general contractor, the redevelopment work will yield 50,000 square feet of retail space and 206 residential units, with Target confirmed as the anchor retail tenant.

The Point at Six Corners subsequent commercial phase

Piling Permit Issued for Aldi Grocery Store at 3930 N Kilpatrick Avenue in Portage Park

7:00 am on July 13, 2023 By Jack Crawford

An initial piling filing has been approved for a new Aldi Grocery Store development located at 3930 N Kilpatrick Avenue in Portage Park. The scope of this retail endeavor, filed under the owner Aldi Inc, consists of a 21,000-square-foot, single-story building, replacing the previously empty lot.

Clarendale Six Corners. Rendering by Ryan Architecture + Engineering

Clarendale Six Corners Finalizes Construction in Portage Park

7:30 am on May 2, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The 10-story Clarendale Six Corners is now wrapping up construction in Portage Park. The mixed-use development, located at 4715 W Irving Park Road, boasts 18,000 square feet of ground-level retail space, 258 senior living apartments, and various integrated amenities. Ryan Companies, LCS, and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital have developed the project, which spans nearly 370,000 square feet.

Sears Department Store Redevelopment Takes Shape in Portage Park

7:45 am on May 1, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The Sears department store at 4712 W Irving Park Road in Portage Park continues to undergo a significant transformation, as the $90 million, six-story mixed-use redevelopment project takes shape. Led by Novak Construction as both developer and general contractor, the project will offer 50,000 square feet of retail space and 206 residential units. According to a February article by Block Club Chicago, Target will be the anchor tenant for the retail component.

Extensive Structural Work Spotted at Sears Department Store Redevelopment in Portage Park

7:45 am on August 24, 2022 By Jack Crawford

The former Sears department store site, located at 4712 W Irving Park Road in Portage Park has undergone extensive construction since YIMBY’s last update. With Novak Construction as developer and general contractor, a comprehensive demolition was carried out earlier this year, making way for a $90 million adaptive re-use project. The six-story development is one of several, including the recently-covered Clarendale Six Corners, meant to enliven the intersection of Milwaukee and Cicero Avenues and Irving Park Road. It should be noted however that, according to an article by Nadig Newspapers, the project did receive a stop-work order from the city this week for performing work outside the scope of issued permits.

Clarendale Six Corners Nears Completion In Portage Park

7:45 am on August 22, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Construction on the 10-story Clarendale Six Corners development is nearing completion in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood. The mixed-use project includes 18,000 square feet of ground-level retail space, 258 senior living apartments and a variety of integrated amenities. The project, located at 4715 W Irving Park Road, is developed by Ryan Companies, LCS, and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital.

New Permits Issued for 3612 N Cicero Avenue in Portage Park

7:00 am on June 24, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A new permit was issued this week for the construction of a four-story mixed-use construction located at 3612 N Cicero Avenue in the Portage Park neighborhood. The permit’s owners have been listed as Flavius Schiopu and plans indicate there will be retail on the first floor, and three total units spread across the remaining floors. Each of the units will be outfitted with a rear open porch, and the building will have a three-vehicle parking pad.

City Council Approves Residential Development At 6334 W Irving Park Road In Portage Park

7:30 am on March 11, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the rezoning for a residential building at 6334 W Irving Park Road in Portage Park. Located just east of the intersection with N Narragansett Avenue, the new project will replace an existing vacant parking lot once utilized by the adjacent Garden Terrace Banquets. Developer ERG Real Estate LLC has teamed up with local design firm Leader Architects on the masonry-clad structure.

City Council Approves TIF For Various City Parks

7:45 am on March 5, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the financing for multiple small-improvement projects of various Chicago Park District properties across the city. A majority of the funds will come from various Tax Increment Financing districts, which are often supported by fees from developers. Many city parks are dealing with aging facilities while handling the demand for open space over the last two years. The investments will affect eight city parks, with six of the smaller projects being as follows:

Photos Show Partial Demolition at Former Sears Department Store in Portage Park

7:30 am on February 5, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Demolition work can be seen at the site of the former Sears department store, situated at 4712 W Irving Park Road in Portage Park. Under development by Novak Construction, this initial work will clear the way for a mixed-use transformation. Estimated to cost $90 million, this massive undertaking is another piece of a broader effort to enliven the six corners commercial node. Just across the street, work is progressing rapidly for a 10-story senior living and retail development known as Clarendale Six Corners.

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