Construction progress at Northwestern University’s Ryan Field is becoming more visible from the perimeter, as steel columns and metal decking rise to form the stadium’s shell. The first piece of structural steel was set in place back in November, and now the Wildcats are doing their best Steelers impression, as iron work rises throughout the Evanston construction site.
A renovation permit was issued last week by the City of Chicago to turn an empty theater complex in the Homan Square neighborhood into an indoor soccer field and sports facility. The approval allows Chicago Sports, Inc to transform the former Cinemas Entertainment multi-plex in Lawndale Plaza at 3330 West Roosevelt Road. The application for the permit was filed on October 2 of last year, and permission was granted on April 11, a wait of 191 days. The permit indicates a reported construction cost of just $120,000.
An official opening has been held for the new Chicago Fire FC – Endeavor Health Performance Center at 1434 S Loomis Street in the Near West Side. The massive facility replaces much of what was Addams/Medill Park that was also the former home of four CHA complexes demolished in 2007. A groundbreaking was originally held mid-2023.
Further renderings and details have been revealed for the potential Bears stadium on the former Michael Reese Hospital site in Bronzeville. Located just south of McCormick Place, the plans to pivot the former Bronzeville Lakefront megadevelopment towards a stadium are being led purely by the Lakefront’s developers Farpoint Development and Golub.
Expansion of Fifth Third Arena on the city’s Near West Side continues to make progress, with the shell nearing complete enclosure. The Chicago Blackhawks are building a major addition to their practice and training facility at 1801 West Jackson Boulevard, adding more ice and community space and opportunity for area hockey fans to be involved in the sport.
