The construction of a new electric vehicle (EV) battery plant has been announced for the city of Manteno near Kankakee. Located at 333 S Spruce Street near I-57, the 150-acre site sits just south of the proposed site for the expanded Peotone Airport we covered recently. The plant was announced as a collaboration between the State of Illinois and Chinese battery maker Gotion Hight-Tech.
A construction permit has been issued for a new industrial development located at 6311 W Dickens Avenue in Galewood. This new development is intended to treat wastewater discharge prior to entering the city’s sewer system, and will rise on a site that was previously used by a wholesale bakery.
The mixed-use development at 1450 N Larrabee Street in Old Town is set to advance to the Committee on Zoning. The wedge-shaped site is bound by the angled portion of N Clybourn Avenue on the west side, with the vacant lot having been the home of the Near North Career Metropolitan High School. The development team is made up of the Chicago Housing Authority, Pennrose Properties, Hunt Companies, Imagine Group, and a Cabrini-Green resident group, with JGMA serving as the architect.
Extensive Metra infrastructure work continues to progress for the Metra in Old Irving Park, aiming for completion in spring 2024, despite delays. A stretch of Milwaukee Avenue by its intersection with Kilbourn has been closed off to support the construction efforts for the railway’s overpass replacement and Grayland Station overhaul. Initially set to conclude in 2022, this closure has been prolonged to prioritize safety and facilitate project efficiency.
A construction permit has been granted for a new multifamily residential development at 2042 W Irving Park Road in North Center. The proposed development will be a four-story masonry building featuring 20 dwelling units with a 10-car garage and 15 bike spaces. Base 3 Development is the developer behind the property, which has previously been occupied by a two-story residential structure and a garage.
