The CTA has announced an official closing date for the State and Lake station as its reconstruction kicks into full gear. In the works since 2017, the current plans were announced in 2021 and kicked off earlier this year. Efforts for the major renovation are being led by the agency itself, which is working with architecture firm SOM on the design.
The Chicago Park District has announced millions of dollars in investments for parks across the city, including the creation of a new park on the South Side. Funding for the various projects comes from a mix of TIF money, Park District funds, and other sources. Construction dates vary, with most work set to begin at the start of 2026.
Plans have been revealed for a massive new data center at 2538 South Wabash Avenue within the Near South Side. Bound by the Stevenson Expressway to the north and the CTA Green Line tracks to the west, the project would rehabilitate an existing commercial structure and replace the adjacent vacant lot.
Foundation permits have been issued for O’Hare International Airport’s new Concourse D. Years in the making, the permit marks a major milestone for the structure, which began construction earlier this year. The effort is being led by the airport under the ORDNext project, which will eventually deliver a new Global Terminal and additional concourse.
The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the plans for DuSable Park at 451 North DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville. The project will redevelop a small vacant peninsula surrounded by Lake Michigan and connected to the upcoming spire replacement, 400 LSD. The effort is being led by the Park District, with partial funding from Related Midwest.
