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Demolition of the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center begins

Demolition photos as the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center comes down

7:30 am on September 12, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Demolition of the former Chicago Tribune Freedom Center has begun, in earnest, along the Chicago River in West Town. With Bally’s Casino expected to open in 2026, there’s no time to waste, and Brandenburg Industrial Services has begun tearing into the old printing plant after receiving four demolition permits late last month to begin demo work. There is a lot of equipment on site, with piles of scrap and rubble already waiting to be sorted and hauled away.

Chicago Tribune Freedom Center demolition

Bally’s Chicago Casino gets four demolition permits for Chicago Tribune Freedom Center

7:30 am on August 28, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Four demolition permits were issued by the City of Chicago Monday for 651 West Chicago Avenue, or what used to be the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center. This is the second phase of demolitions making space for Bally’s Chicago Casino, after a single-story metal building at 700 West Erie was demolished earlier this month. Brandenburg Industrial Services is the demolition contractor for the casino project.

New Industrial Facility Proposed Near O’Hare International Airport

7:30 am on March 3, 2024 By Ian Achong

Details have been revealed for an industrial facility at 10565 Seymour Avenue in Franklin Park. Located just east of the intersection with Irving Park Road, the new structure would replace three-existing buildings just south of O’Hare International Airport. The project is being led by developer CRG with Lamar Johnson Collaborative working on its design.

Exterior Facade Work Progresses at 1237 W Division Street in Bucktown

7:45 am on January 29, 2024 By Jack Crawford

In West Town, the development of a four-story, Class A logistics facility at 1237 W Division Street is advancing, with the facade nearing completion. The 1.2 million-square-foot project, developed by Logistics Property Company and designed by Ware Malcomb, occupies a site that was formerly an empty lot and a Peoples Gas facility.

UAW Strike Deal Includes Major Investments In Chicagoland

7:45 am on October 31, 2023 By Ian Achong

New details have been revealed for major investments on Chicagoland auto plants as part of a deal with United Auto Workers. The two largest winners are the Stellantis Belvidere factory at 3000 W Chrysler Drive, and the Ford factory at 12600 S Torrence Avenue in Hegewisch. The announcement comes as part of the recently announced contract between the UAW and the three major automakers of GM, Stellantis, and Ford.

Permit Issued for K-Town Business Centre Phase II in Lawndale

7:00 am on October 23, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been issued for a new development located at 4646 W Fifth Avenue in Lawndale. The project is set to feature a one-story core and shell building intended for use as a laundry facility.

Permit Issued for 10062 S Ewing Avenue in East Side

7:00 am on October 18, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been issued for a new construction storage building located at 10062 S Ewing Avenue in East Side. The planned facility, under development by Victor Harmon will replace a vacant lot.

Permit Issued for New Industrial Building at 6311 W Dickens Avenue in Galewood

7:00 am on September 20, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been issued for a new industrial development located at 6311 W Dickens Avenue in Galewood. This new development is intended to treat wastewater discharge prior to entering the city’s sewer system, and will rise on a site that was previously used by a wholesale bakery.

Permit Issued for 4521 W Roosevelt Road in North Lawndale

7:00 am on September 4, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been issued for a new two-story meat processing facility and retail butcher shop at 4521 W Roosevelt Road in the North Lawndale neighborhood. Peoria Packaging Roosevelt Property, LLC owns the development.

1237 W Division Street Begins Facade Work in West Town

7:30 am on August 31, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Structural work has reached completion at the industrial development site at 1237 W Division Street in West Town. Developed by Logistics Property Company and designed by Ware Malcomb, the project is set to become Chicago’s first Class A, multi-story logistics facility close to downtown. Occupying what was formerly an empty lot and a Peoples Gas facility, the site is adjacent to N Elston Avenue and bordered by Metra UP-N and NW railway tracks.

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