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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.

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.