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City Council Approves New Zoning for The Loop’s Thompson Center Site

7:45 am on May 27, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Yesterday, the Chicago City Council approved a new zoning ordinance to upzone the property occupied by the Thompson Center, potentially clearing the way for a much taller development. Located at 100 W Randolph Street in The Loop, the 17-story government building was listed for sale earlier this month as the state has begun dispersing its downtown offices to other locations. One such location is the 429,000-square-foot 555 W Monroe Street, where nearly a third of the 3,400 state government employees have relocated.

Construction Passes Halfway Mark for 300 N Michigan Avenue in The Loop

7:45 am on May 21, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Structural work has surpassed the 25th floor at 300 N Michigan Avenue, a 47-floor mixed-use tower rising in the northeast corner of The Loop. The 400,000-square-foot project is being co-developed by Sterling Bay and Magellan Development Group, whose plans include 25,000 square feet of retail on the first three floors, a 280-key citizenM hotel on floors six through 15, and 289 apartments spanning floors 17 through 45.

Renovation Permits Issued for 225 W Wacker Drive in The Loop

7:00 am on May 8, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Renovation permits have been issued for interior and exterior renovations to the fourth floor of the 28-story 225 W Wacker Drive office building in The Loop.

Construction Complete on Renovation of Skydeck at Willis Tower in The Loop

7:30 am on May 6, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

Construction has wrapped up on the renovation of the Skydeck at the Willis Tower in The Loop. The completion of the work is a milestone in the larger transformation of the 110-story Willis Tower, built in 1973 and the tallest building in the world for 25 years. Blackstone Group and EQ Office are the developers and owners of the Willis Tower.

City Club Apartments MDA Phase II Undergoes Finishing Touches in The Loop

7:45 am on April 4, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Cladding is wrapping up for City Club Apartments MDA Phase II, a seven-story mixed-use extension of the existing 24-story MDA Tower in the northeast corner of The Loop. With an address of 60 E Benton…

Construction Reaches 15th Floor at 300 N Michigan Avenue in The Loop

7:45 am on March 20, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction is now on the 15th floor of 300 N Michigan Avenue, a 47-story mixed-use skyscraper near the northeast corner of The Loop. Sterling Bay and Magellan Development Group have co-planned the 523-foot-tall tower, which will hold 25,000 square feet of retail, a 280-room citizenM hotel, and 289 apartments on the upper floors when complete.

Landmarks Commission Approves Class L Tax Incentive for 208 S LaSalle Street in The Loop

7:30 am on February 13, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks (CCL) has approved the application for a Class L tax incentive for 208 S LaSalle Street in The Loop. Home to the Continental and Commercial National Bank Building, the site is located along S LaSalle Street, between W Adams Street and W Quincy Street. The Prime Group is the developer behind the application.

Exterior Construction Completes at Parkline Chicago in The Loop

7:45 am on February 6, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Exterior work has wrapped up at Parkline Chicago, a 26-story residential building located at 60 E Randolph Street in the northeast corner in The Loop. Planned by Moceri + Roszak and rising 293 feet, the new development will house 190 apartment up to the 19th floor, then 24 condominiums on the 20th to 25th floors. These residences will be priced between $1.42 million and $2.25 million.

City Council Approves Landmark Status and Class L Incentive for Illinois Bell Building in The Loop

7:30 am on February 6, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Chicago City Council has approved the landmark status and Class L tax incentive for the Illinois Bell Building. Located at 225 W Randolph Street in The Loop, the tower is located at the intersection of W Randolph Street and N Franklin Street. The tower rises 427 feet over 31 floors, and was constructed in 1965. The building was originally home to the headquarters of its namesake tenant, the Illinois Bell Telephone Company, while most recently home to AT&T offices.

City Club Apartments MDA Phase II Wraps Up Facade in The Loop

7:45 am on February 4, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Final exterior touches are underway for City Club Apartments MDA Phase II, a seven-story mixed-use addition to the existing 24-story MDA Tower. Located at 60 E Benton Place in The Loop, this two-building complex is owned by City Club Apartments, whose plans for the new building involve ground-level retail and 81 apartments. These added residences will comprise of studios, one-bedrooms, and larger penthouses, bringing the total unit count for the complex to 271.

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