Near West Side

1901 Project Music Hall caissons permitted

With Caisson Permit In Hand, Work Begins On the 1901 Project’s New Music Hall

7:30 am on June 11, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Last week was a busy one for The 1901 Project on the city’s Near West Side. The Blackhawks and Bulls hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday for the development, which got started on the Phase 1 parking garage this spring. On Tuesday, the day before ceremonial shovels dug into the ceremonial trough of dirt, a permit was issued to begin caisson work on the music hall replacing the former K parking lot at South Damen Avenue and West Adams Street, situated just south of the parking garage work site.

Groundbreaking Held For The 1901 Project Around United Center

7:45 am on June 4, 2026 By Ian Achong

An official groundbreaking has been held for the first phase of The 1901 Project, set to replace the sea of parking lots around the United Center. The massive project has been in the works for a few years and recently received approval for its tax incentives ahead of the ceremony. Demolition and preconstruction work have already been underway for a few weeks.

The 1901 Project Lands A Tower Crane Permit As Caissons Roll Along

7:30 am on May 12, 2026 By Daniel Schell

The 2026-2027 Construction Season is underway at the United Center, with teammates McHugh Construction and McHugh Concrete getting their game on for the first phase of The 1901 Project. Just called up specifically for this series is Stalworth Underground, whose rigs are on site drilling and filling caissons for a three-story mixed-use commercial building that will contain parking, retail spaces, and a new loading area, all covered by an occupiable rooftop deck.

Plans Revealed For Mixed-Use Development At 2565 West Madison Street In Near West Side

7:45 am on April 14, 2026 By Ian Achong

Plans have been revealed for a new mixed-use development at 2565 West Madison Street in the Near West Side. Located just west of the intersection with North Western Avenue and across the street from Johnny’s Icehouse, the project will replace a large vacant lot on the edge of Garfield Park.

High-Rise Proposed At 571 West Polk Street Near Old Post Office

7:45 am on January 10, 2026 By Ian Achong

Plans have been revealed for a residential development at 571 West Polk Street in the Near West Side. Located at the intersection with South Jefferson Street, the nearly block-long proposal would replace an existing three-story commercial building in a relatively underdeveloped area. Efforts are being led by local developer Jane Mirkhaef.

Plans Approved For 1457 West Fillmore Street In Near West Side

7:45 am on November 4, 2025 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the residential development at 1457 West Fillmore Street in the Near West Side. Located at the corner of South Laflin Street, the project was revealed this past August and is set to replace a parking lot in the growing neighborhood. The effort is being led by developer 4Corners LLC.

2661 West Monroe Street residential permit

Four Units Permitted For Corner Lot At Monroe And Washtenaw On Near West Side

7:00 am on October 10, 2025 By Daniel Schell

Permission has been granted by the City of Chicago to construct a three-flat residential building at 2661 West Monroe Street on the Near West Side. Elevated Partners LLC applied for the permit on May 9, and it was issued on September 25 with a reported cost of $350,000. Arthington Ventures LLC will provide general contracting services.

Twenty Units Approved For 2245 West Monroe Street On The Near West Side

7:30 am on September 29, 2025 By Daniel Schell

A 20-unit residential building has been permitted for construction at 2245 West Monroe Street on the city’s Near West Side. YIMBY first learned about the proposal back in May, and on September 25, the permit was issued for the four-story building following its August 4 application. The permit, addressed as 2243 West Monroe, cites a reported cost of $4.985 million.

Plans Revealed For Residential Development At 1457 West Fillmore Street

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

Plans have been revealed for a residential development at 1457 West Fillmore Street in the Near West Side. Located at the corner of South Laflin Street, the new project would replace a large parking lot near the recently opened Chicago Fire FC Performance Center. Details were announced this week by the 28th Ward.

Renderings Revealed For UIC Innovation Center Expansion

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

Plans have been revealed for a new expansion of UIC’s Innovation Center on the Near West Side. Located at 1240 West Harrison Street, the expansion will replace an existing parking lot adjacent to the current facility. The project is being led by the university in collaboration with local architecture firm JGMA, which is handling the design.

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