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Foundation Pile Permit Issued For Chicago Fire Stadium In The South Loop

7:30 am on March 21, 2026 By Daniel Schell

The first permit has been issued by the City of Chicago to begin construction on the Chicago Fire’s new stadium in the South Loop. Assigned to the address of 1331 South Wells Street, the permit allows for piles to be driven for the stadium. More specifically, piles for vertical penetration only, for the four-story soccer stadium’s foundations. The permit came through the Chicago Data Portal on Friday, March 20 with a reported cost of $5 million. It had been pending since October 24.

Portage Indiana Throws Hat In Ring For Bears Stadium

7:45 am on February 12, 2026 By Ian Achong

Yet another city is throwing its hat in the ring to become the new home of the Chicago Bears as stadium talks continue to drag on. The city of Portage in Northwest Indiana is trying to lure the team to a new stadium district dubbed “Halas Harbor,” located across the highway from the U.S. Steel plant near the lakefront. The site would be ready to break ground in June.

Gary Indiana Formally Pitches Land For Chicago Bears Relocation

7:45 am on January 17, 2026 By Ian Achong

The city of Gary has released its official bid to become the new home of the Chicago Bears. Revealed earlier this week, the city, along with state legislators, have brought forth plans for the team to relocate just over the border as Illinois softens its stance on paying for the team’s infrastructure should they stay in the state.

One Lawndale Recreation Center Approved By City Council

7:45 am on December 28, 2025 By Ian Achong

Plans have been approved for a new community-focused recreation center at 3901 West Cermak Road, on the border between Little Village and Lawndale. The proposal, dubbed the One Lawndale Recreation Center, will replace a former CTA storage yard just east of the intersection with South Pulaski Road.

New DePaul Sports Facility Approved By City Council

7:45 am on December 22, 2025 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the upcoming DePaul University Athletics building at 2300 North Sheffield Avenue in Lincoln Park. The proposal was introduced over a year ago and has undergone several aesthetic iterations since then. It also received Plan Commission approval approximately one month ago.

Plan Commission Approves DePaul Athletics Building In Lincoln Park

7:45 am on November 29, 2025 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved DePaul University’s new athletics building at 2300 North Sheffield Avenue in Lincoln Park. Located at the intersection with West Belden Avenue, the project has been in the works for over a year and has come under scrutiny due to its replacing a handful of vintage housing structures occupied mostly by students.

Bears Commit To Revised Arlington Heights Stadium Complex

7:45 am on October 2, 2025 By Ian Achong

New details have been revealed about the potential Chicago Bears stadium at 2200 Euclid Avenue in Arlington Heights. The plans mark the latest chapter in the team’s multi-year struggle to secure a new home while seeking tax funds from the city, county, and state. The effort is being led by the team in partnership with design firm Manica Architecture.

Chicago Plan Commission Approves Chicago Fire FC stadium

Chicago Plan Commission Approves Rezoning For Chicago Fire FC Stadium At The 78

7:45 am on September 19, 2025 By Daniel Schell

The Chicago Plan Commission on Thursday approved rezoning to allow construction of the new 22,000-seat soccer stadium for the Chicago Fire Football Club that team owner Joe Mansueto wants to build in The 78 neighborhood of the South Loop. Zoning Committee and full City Council approval are the next steps toward getting shovels in the ground.

Park District Reveals New Grant Park Framework Plan

7:45 am on July 26, 2025 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Park District has released the first iteration of its framework plan for the future of Grant Park in The Loop. Bounded by East Randolph Street to the north and East Roosevelt Road to the south, the 319-acre park is commonly known as “Chicago’s Front Yard.” The plan outlines a vision for how the city could remodel and expand the park in the coming years.

The Home Court at Obama Presidential Center construction update

“Home Court” Progress Continues At The Obama Presidential Center In Jackson Park

7:45 am on May 29, 2025 By Daniel Schell

Construction progress continues for Home Court at the Obama Presidential Center on Stony Island Avenue in Jackson Park. The two-story athletic facility designed by Moody Nolan is expected to be the first entity of the sprawling campus to open to the public, with an anticipated ribbon cutting late this year. Elevated Design Builders, a team formed by BOWA Construction and AECOM Hunt, is the general contractor.

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