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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.

Revised Plans Revealed For 1300 W Lake Street In West Loop

7:45 am on April 20, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated details have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 1300 W Lake Street in the West Loop. Located on the northwest corner with W Lake Street and replacing an existing two-story commercial building, plans for the nearly block-long structure were revealed in March with the Committee on Design reviewing its plans soon thereafter. Now developer Loukas Development has applied for rezoning for the upcoming bKL Architecture-designed project.

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.

Rendering of 535 E 47th Street by SGW Architecture & Design

Details Revealed For Mixed-Use Development At 535 E 47th Street In Bronzeville

7:30 am on April 19, 2023 By Ian Achong

Details have been revealed for a new mixed-use development at 535 E 47th Street in Bronzeville. Located on the southwest corner with S St Lawrence Avenue just east of the CTA Green Line at 47th station, the proposal will replace an empty lot down the street from the upcoming five-story project from Two Fish Crab Shack at 641 E 47th Street. Developer Bronzeville Corridor LLC is working with local firm SGW Architecture & Design.

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.

Updated Plans Presented For 357 N Green In West Loop

7:45 am on April 18, 2023 By Ian Achong

Updated details have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 357 N Green Street in the West Loop. Sandwiched between Green Street to the west and N Halsted Street to the east, the project tackles a unique site which is traversed by the Kennedy Expressway on the northeast corner. Recently Canadian-based developer Onni Group presented slightly revised plans at a community meeting for the SCB-designed tower with Confluence working on its landscape design.

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.

Evanston Labs. Rendering by ESG Architecture & Design

First Floor Rises for Evanston Labs in Evanston

7:45 am on April 17, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Structural work is now above ground for a new Class A office and laboratory building is coming to Evanston, situated at 710 Clark Street across from the Northwestern University campus. Evanston Labs, developed by Trammell Crow Company, will offer a high-tech environment for companies in fields such as biomedicine, nanotechnology, and neuroscience.

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