River North

Demolition of early post-fire building at 720 N Wells Street continues in River North.

7:30 am on June 11, 2024 By Daniel Schell

207 West Superior is already gone. Now, 720 North Wells is meeting the same fate, as demolition of the two structures continues in River North. Dating back to the 1870s, the three-story brick and cast-iron building at 720 N Wells Street “slipped through the cracks” of Chicago’s survey of historically significant buildings, according to Preservation Chicago’s Ward Miller in this Chicago Tribune story about the demolitions.

Final Touches Seen for 311 W Huron Street in River North

7:45 am on March 25, 2024 By Jack Crawford

A 16-story, 153,000-square-foot mixed-use development is wrapping up construction at 311 W Huron Street in the River North neighborhood. Developed by North Wells Capital and designed by NORR, the building will feature office spaces atop approximately 8,500 square feet of retail. ARCO Murray has served as the general contractor for the project, with much of the final facade pieces having been installed since our last update.

Two-Story Restaurant Building Completes at 431 N Dearborn Street in River North

7:30 am on February 27, 2024 By Jack Crawford

A two-story building at 431 N Dearborn Street in River North constructed in 1948, has now completed a restaurant renovation led by The Group. Originally the engineering headquarters for the Getschow Company, and later hosting Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse until its closure in 2020, the site is owned by Friedman Companies.

Foundation Permits Filed For Hotel At 146 W Hubbard Street In River North

7:45 am on February 15, 2024 By Ian Achong

Permits have been filed for a new hotel development at 146 W Hubbard Street in River North. Located on the northwestern corner with N LaSalle Drive, the new structure will replace a surface parking lot directly next to the recently completed office building at 448 N LaSalle Drive. The project is being led by Detroit-based Porritt Group, with Michigan-based Saroki Architecture working on its design.

Renovation Work Progresses for Murphy Auditorium Renovation in River North

7:45 am on January 1, 2024 By Jack Crawford

Renovation efforts are underway at the John B. Murphy Memorial Auditorium building, situated at 50 E Erie Street in River North. The six-story structure, recognized for its French Renaissance-style designed by Marshall and Fox, was erected in 1926 for the American College of Surgeons. Featuring a three-story theater space, the building is adjacent to the Driehaus Museum and near the intersection of E Erie Street and N Wabash Avenue.

Zoning Approved For Residential Conversion Of 153 W Ohio Street In River North

7:30 am on December 24, 2023 By Ian Achong

A special use application has been approved for the residential conversion of 153 W Ohio Street in River North. Sitting near the intersection with N LaSalle Street directly across from the Ohio House Motel, the proposal will redevelop the existing commercial building. The project is being led by local developer Senco Properties and designed by architecture firm FitzGerald Associates.

Nearly-Complete 311 W Huron Secures 15th Spot in Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 17, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The construction of a 16-story mixed-use building at 311 W Huron Street in the River North neighborhood is nearing the completion of its facade. Ranked number 15 in our construction countdown, this building, developed by North Wells Capital, is now topped out at 226 feet tall. Designed primarily for office spaces, it will also accommodate 8,482 square feet of retail space.

Two-Story Restaurant Renovation Progresses at 431 N Dearborn Street in River North

7:30 am on November 4, 2023 By Jack Crawford

An existing retail structure at 431 N Dearborn Street is currently undergoing extensive interior and exterior renovation work, with new windows having now been installed. Built in 1948, this two-story River North building owned by Friedman Companies long served as the Getschow Company’s engineering headquarters. Most recently, it housed Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, which closed the location in 2020. The Group is leading the current revamp, which will consist of two new restaurants.

Gaming Board Grants Bally’s Permanent License

7:30 am on October 27, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Illinois Gaming Board has approved the permanent operating license for Bally’s future casino at 777 W Chicago Avenue in River West. The approval came this week after a lengthy review period, also granting the temporary location within the Medinah Temple its requested extension to 2026. The efforts were led by Rhode-Island based Bally’s who worked with various architects on both of the properties.

Hugo Finalizes Construction in River North

7:45 am on October 13, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Exterior construction has wrapped up for Hugo, a two-building development in the River North neighborhood. These mixed-use structures, located close to each other, represent the latest ventures from developer LG Group. Collectively, the buildings will span a floor area of almost 149,304 square feet. Once finished, they will offer a combined 227 rental apartments. The 751 N Hudson Avenue building will yield 134 units, while its counterpart at 411 W Chicago Avenue will house 93 units. A noteworthy addition to this development is approximately 18,867 square feet of ground-level retail space. An existing two-story building not part of the development is situated between the two main structures.

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