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3330 West Roosevelt Road renovation permit

Permission Granted To Transform Homan Square Multi-Plex Into Indoor Soccer Facility

7:00 am on April 14, 2025 By Daniel Schell

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.

Chicago Fire FC Opens New Performance Center On Near West Side

7:45 am on March 18, 2025 By Ian Achong

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.

Developer Pitches New Plans For Bears Stadium At Bronzeville Lakefront

7:45 am on March 15, 2025 By Ian Achong

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.

Fifth Third Arena Expansion Continues On Near West Side

7:30 am on February 24, 2025 By Daniel Schell

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.

Basketball Academy Announced Near United Center

7:45 am on December 1, 2024 By Ian Achong

Initial details have been revealed for a new mixed-use facility for the Illinois Basketball Academy at 1800 W Lake Street in the northern edge of the Near West Side. Bound by N Wood Street to the east and N Wolcott Avenue to the west, the block-long structure will be replacing a one-story commercial building and a large vacant lot.

New Details Revealed For New Ryan Field In Evanston

7:45 am on November 19, 2024 By Ian Achong

Updated details have been revealed for the new Ryan Field at 1505 Central Street in Evanston. The new stadium for Northwestern University is replacing the now demolished facility of the same name which the Wildcats called home for nearly 100-years. While the team plays at a temporary lakefront stadium, the university is proceeding with construction.

Bears Take Another Look At Bronzeville Site For Stadium Plans

7:45 am on November 18, 2024 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Bears are potentially in talks to reconsider the former Michael Reese Hospital Site in Bronzeville for their future stadium plans. Currently the 49-acre property sits vacant as it awaits to be redeveloped into the Bronzeville Lakefront Megadevelopment, but plans have struggled to get going.

Fifth Third Arena expansion Generator Studio rendering

Structural steel takes form at Fifth Third Arena expansion on the Near West Side

7:30 am on October 15, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Work to erect structural steel has begun for the Fifth Third Arena expansion project at 1801 West Jackson Boulevard on the Near West Side. The Chicago Blackhawks are adding on to the existing training and community facility, which opened in 2017. The Blackhawks’ gameplan is to have this second phase open early in 2026.

New DePaul Athletic Facility In Lincoln Park Receives Alderman Approval

7:45 am on October 3, 2024 By Ian Achong

The new DePaul University Sports Facility is taking a step forward with Alderman Approval at 2300 N Sheffield Avenue in Lincoln Park. Located near the intersection with W Belden Avenue, the project has been at the center of much controversy as plans call for the structure replacing multiple residential buildings owned by the university and commonly used for student housing.

Chicago Sky Announce New Training Facility In Bedford Park

7:45 am on July 30, 2024 By Ian Achong

Details have been revealed for the new Chicago Sky training center at 5499 W 65th Street in Bedford Park. Located on the south side of the city’s boundary along 65th Street, the announcement comes as the team continues to see a rise in popularity. The project will finally give the team its own training center.

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