The mixed-use development at 1840 N Marcey Street in Lincoln Park has advanced to be reviewed by the Committee on Zoning. Located west of N Clybourn Avenue and across the river from Lincoln Yards, the proposal will replace a one-story commercial building near the recently announced 2033 N Kingsbury Avenue. Developer Sterling Bay is working with local-firm SCB on its design, adding to all of their other surrounding projects.
A construction permit has been issued for a three-unit residential development located at 2323 N Lister Avenue in Bucktown. The property will come with multiple rooftop decks and a detached masonry three-car garage. Fenton Booth is listed as the owner of the project. The precise floor count was not mentioned in the filing description.
Ferrero North America recently celebrated the opening of its new Innovation Center and North America R&D Labs in The Loop. Located in the historic Marshall Field and Company Building at 24 E Washington Street, the new 45,000 square foot facility brings together the different R&D divisions of the company’s major brands.
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.
