South Loop

Foundation Pile Permit Issued For Chicago Fire Stadium In The South Loop

7:30 am on March 21, 2026 By Daniel Schell

The first permit has been issued by the City of Chicago to begin construction on the Chicago Fire’s new stadium in the South Loop. Assigned to the address of 1331 South Wells Street, the permit allows for piles to be driven for the stadium. More specifically, piles for vertical penetration only, for the four-story soccer stadium’s foundations. The permit came through the Chicago Data Portal on Friday, March 20 with a reported cost of $5 million. It had been pending since October 24.

As Concrete Begins To Go Vertical, 1010 South Wells Puts Up Its Tower Crane

7:45 am on March 10, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A month after planting the base in the midst of foundation work, 1010 South Wells now has an erected tower crane on hand ready to do the heavy lifting. The red stub for a Potain MD485B model was set in concrete on February 5 by general contractor Brandts Build and concrete partner Goebel forming, and through last week’s rain and wind, a crew from ALL Crane/Central Contractors Service got the crane completely assembled and operational.

Tent Permit Signals The Start Of The Chicago Fire Soccer Stadium

7:30 am on February 25, 2026 By Daniel Schell

As Chicago begins to peek its head out from the colder months, our data portal shows the effects, in the form of new construction permits to allow for tent setups. Lots of tent setups. And those aren’t usually of much interest to us as we monitor development in the city. But this one’s a bigger deal than most.

Tower Crane Base Planted As Foundation Work Continues At 1010 South Wells

7:30 am on February 10, 2026 By Daniel Schell

The tower crane base is in the ground at 1010 South Wells Street, the first phase of CMK Companies’ Riverline development in the South Loop. The keen eye of reader Alex (MrSouthLoop on Instagram) spotted a truck delivering the stub Thursday morning, and it was set in place immediately. Around the base, foundation work continues by general contractor Brandts Build and their concrete partner, Goebel Forming.

ComEd Demolishes 1920s Industrial Office Building At 900 South Clinton In South Loop

7:30 am on February 9, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Demolition of a 1920s-era industrial-style office building is underway at 900 South Clinton Street in the South Loop. It was most recently the home of Susanin’s Auctioneers & Appraisers, whose signage is still in the glass-block windows along the east-facing façade. An internet search for the architect has proven fruitless, though indications are that the building was heavily renovated between 1998 and 2000.

626 South Wabash January 2026 progress update

The Glass Is Nearly Full At 626 South Wabash In The South Loop

7:30 am on January 8, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Now topped out and craneless, 626 South Wabash is within a couple stories of completing its exterior glass installation down in the South Loop. The apartment tower from DAC Developments and Melrose Ascension Capital topped out in October, then brought the tower crane down in November.

1010 South Wells Street foundation excavation

Is Foundation Excavation Underway At Riverline’s 1010 South Wells?

7:30 am on December 19, 2025 By Daniel Schell

Excavation is underway at 1010 South Wells Street in the South Loop, as the first tower for the Riverline development comes back to life. Piles were driven on the site last winter, after which the lot went quiet. Now, what appears to be the beginning of foundation work has arrived.

Renderings Revealed For 910 South Wells Street Within Riverline

7:45 am on November 11, 2025 By Ian Achong

Renderings have been revealed for the mixed-use proposal at 910 South Wells Street in the South Loop. Just a few days ago, we covered the unveiling of plans for the tower within the greater Riverline development. The tower is the second to be proposed as part of the development led by CMK Companies.

Plans Approved For Second Riverline Tower In South Loop

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

Details have been revealed for the second building within the long-dormant Riverline development at 910 South Wells Street in the South Loop. These details come as the Chicago Department of Planning and Development approves the revised site plan for 910 Wells. Efforts for the project are being led by CMK Companies, with Gensler serving as the design architect.

Glass Crawls Up The Exterior Of Topped-Out 626 South Wabash

7:30 am on October 30, 2025 By Daniel Schell

The residential tower at 626 South Wabash Avenue in the South Loop has topped out. General contractor Clark Construction and concrete contractor Adjustable Concrete reached the milestone the week of October 20. On the lower floors, three levels of the glass exterior are now in place.

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