River North

Two Historical Buildings Sold In River North

7:30 am on August 17, 2022 By Ian Achong

New information has been revealed on the sale of two historical structures at 29 E Ohio Street and 619 N Wabash Avenue in River North. Located on opposite corners of each other and across the street from the upcoming temporary Bally’s Casino, the buildings hold Chicago staples of Pizzeria Uno and Due. Previous CEO of the chain Aaron Spencer approved the sale of the buildings to the Texas-based investment firm Newport Global Advisors, who also fully purchased Uno’s in 2017.

411 W Chicago Avenue (front) and 751 N Hudson Avenue (rear)

Twin-Building Development “HUGO” Passes Third Floor in River North

7:45 am on August 14, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Structural work on HUGO, LG Development‘s two-building project in River North, has now surpassed the third-floor mark. The development, comprising of two separate buildings at 751 N Hudson Avenue and 411 W Chicago Avenue, is expected to be completed in 2023.

311 W Huron Street. Rendering by NORR Architects

311 W Huron Street Continues Site Prep in River North

7:45 am on August 13, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Initial caisson and foundation preparation can be seen for a 16-story commercial building at 311 W Huron Street in River North. This upcoming retail and office building, planned by North Wells Capital, had scored $88 million lease with the major tenant Spins earlier this year, jumpstarting the now-underway project. The company will take up occupancy in the top three floors of the 226-foot-tall building. The edifice is replacing a former parking lot just west of the elevated Chicago Transit Authority L tracks. Since the last update, a tower crane permit has also been issued, adding to a new pocket of cranes in the northwest corner of River North once it’s installed in the coming weeks.

741 N Wells Street. Rendering by Antunovich Associates

741 N Wells Street Breaks Ground in River North

7:45 am on August 12, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Yesterday, developer VISTA Property Group and its general contractor, Skender, broke ground on a new mixed-use high rise at 741 N Wells Street in River North. The 21-story, 201,000-square-foot development will yield a total of 168 apartment units. Located prominently at the corner of Chicago Avenue and Wells Street, 741 N Wells is one of the latest developments adding to the neighborhood’s recent uptick in construction.

Salesforce Tower Undergoes Final Glass Installation in River North

7:45 am on July 22, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Glass installation for the 60-story Salesforce Tower at 333 W Wolf Point Plaza is nearly complete. The 850-foot-tall, office-oriented skyscraper by Hines is approaching its anticipated 2023 completion, and already stands out as a cornerstone of the expanding northwest skyline. Featuring a neomodernist design by Pelli Clarke & Partners, the tower is outfitted with a tapered setback massing and a predominantly glass facade.

Aerial View of 741 N Wells Street. Rendering by Antunovich Associates

Demolition Begins for 741 N Wells Street in River North

7:45 am on July 17, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Following up on last month’s demolition permit article, partial site clearing has begun for a 21-story mixed-use tower at 741 N Wells Street in River North. Planned by Vista Property Group, the development will integrate with a historic three-story brick building at its northwest corner bordering the intersection of W Chicago Avenue and N Wells Street.

Construction Advances for One-Story Addition at 169 W Ontario Street in River North

7:30 am on July 15, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Construction progress can be seen for the single-story addition at the former site of the iconic Al’s Beef Restaurant, situated at 169 W Ontario Street in River North. The existing single-story masonry building was home to the famed restaurant from 1985 to 2020. YIMBY reported on the initial foundation work in December 2021.

311 W Huron Street Receives Full Building Permit in River North

7:45 am on July 1, 2022 By Jack Crawford

A full construction permit has been issued for 311 W Huron Street, paving the way for a new 15-story mixed-use building in River North. Under development by North Wells Capital, the primarily office high rise will serve as the second phase in the developer’s “Verso” assemblage. Earlier this spring, the market research company Spins signed an anchor tenant lease for 48,000 square feet within the top three office floors.

Tower Crane Permit Issued for 741 N Wells Street in River North

7:45 am on June 24, 2022 By Jack Crawford

A tower crane permit has now been issued for a mixed-use development at 741 N Wells Street in River North. Developer Vista Property Group has planned for a 21-story to rise atop a historic three-story masonry building just south of the Chicago & Wells intersection. Programming will provide 9,400 square feet of retail and 178 apartment units.

311 W Huron Preps for Imminent Groundbreaking in River North

7:45 am on May 29, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Construction is set to begin in early June for a 16-story commercial building at 311 W Huron Street in River North. This retail and office building has been planned by North Wells Capital. This past February, the developer secured an $88 million lease with the anchor tenant Spins, who will occupy 48,000 square feet within the top three floors. The 226-foot-tall edifice will replace a former parking lot just west of the elevated CTA L tracks.

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