Near West Side

The Tower Crane Is In The Ground For The 1901 Project’s First Phase

7:45 am on July 31, 2026 By Daniel Schell

The tower crane has been planted for construction of the first phase of The 1901 Project on the Near West Side. The west parking facility that McHugh (Construction) and McHugh (Concrete) are building now is the first structure of the megadevelopment from Bulls and Blackhawks ownership. They got permission to begin work in March when the caisson permit was issued; those were well underway when they broke ground on the development in June.

Industrial Incubator Campus Proposed By mHUB In Near West Side

7:45 am on July 23, 2026 By Ian Achong

Initial details have been revealed for a new large-scale development centered around local incubator mHUB in the Near West Side. The non-profit incubator recently completed its move to the iconic clock-tower building at 240 North Ashland Avenue in the West Loop, significantly increasing its footprint and reach within an existing industrial zone.

Mixed-Use Proposal Gets Downsized In Near West Side

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

Downsized plans have now been approved by the Chicago City Council for the upcoming proposal at 2565 West Madison Street in the Near West Side. Sitting near the intersection with North Western Avenue, we last covered the project back in April of this year, when it was first announced with additional floors and units.

Residential permits for the 2400 block of West Warren Boulevard

First Of Five New Residential Buildings Permitted On Vacant Lot In Near West Side

7:30 am on July 2, 2026 By Daniel Schell

The first of five new residential buildings in the 2400 block of West Warren Boulevard on the Near West Side has been issued a permit by the City of Chicago. Metropole Holdings LLC, under the entity of TKT Warren LLC, got a permit for a four-story plus basement, eight-unit building at 2423 West Warren on Monday, June 15. It came through with a reported cost of $1.431 million after spending just 12 days in the Chicago Data Portal.

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.

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