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Thompson Center CTA station alterations permitted

Permit Issued To Renovate Thompson Center CTA Station

7:30 am on March 28, 2025 By Daniel Schell

A permit was issued by the City of Chicago on March 21 to allow Clark Construction to begin interior alterations to the CTA Station inside the Thompson Center in The Loop. Renovations are permitted for all three levels of the station, including the concourse, ground floor, and upper level. JAHN drew up the plans, as they did for the Thompson Center and its current overhaul for Google. The permit shows a reported construction cost estimate of $35 million.

Renovation work continues on the skeletal remains of the Thompson Center

7:30 am on September 13, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Renovation work on the Thompson Center in The Loop continues, as more of the curved façade facing Randolph and Clark Streets has been stripped of its original cladding. The building’s transformation into Google offices has it looking a little bare and exposed at present; new triple-paned glass being used to replace the façade will aid in a more efficiently heated and cooled facility.

Official Sale Announced For Jewelers Building In The Loop

7:45 am on August 30, 2024 By Ian Achong

The renowned Jewelers Building at 35 E Wacker Drive in The Loop has been officially sold to two new owners. Sitting on the intersection with N Wabash Avenue along the Chicago River, the nearly 100-year-old structure could potentially see a partial conversion in the future. Its new owners are developers Prime Group and CRG according to Crain’s.

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago rendering by Lucien LaGrange Studio

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago looks ready for its summer opening

7:30 am on July 19, 2024 By Daniel Schell

The Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago is putting finishing touches on the exterior, as the interior progresses ahead of its scheduled opening this summer. The 28-story hotel will feature nearly 390 rooms when it welcomes its first guests, who can wine and dine each other at the 27th-floor bar “The Rooftop” opening in the fall.

Hotel At 208 S LaSalle Street Up For Sale As Upper Floors Head To Residential Conversion

7:45 am on July 8, 2024 By Ian Achong

The JW Marriott hotel at 208 S LaSalle Street in The Loop has officially been put up for sale. Located within the historical Continental and Commercial National Bank on the intersection with W Adams Street, the building is also part of the LaSalle Street Reimagined initiative. The sale is being led by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) according to Crain’s.

Renovation work on the east facade of the Thompson Center in The Loop.

Thompson Center Renovations Have Begun at 100 West Randolph Street in The Loop

7:30 am on May 14, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Demolition work is clearly evident at 100 West Randolph Street in The Loop, as the transformation of the Thompson Center for Google hits its stride. The ceremonial kickoff for the renovation took place earlier this week, but demolition work has been underway for a few weeks. Along with considerable progress at street level along the perimeter of the building, there’s also a gaping hole in the east facade of the Helmut Jahn classic in The Loop. Clark Construction is the general contractor tasked with redoing the office building so Google can move in upon rehab completion.

Rendering of the Thompson Center redevelopment by JAHN

Construction Kicks Off At Thompson Center Redevelopment in The Loop

7:45 am on May 8, 2024 By Ian Achong

Construction has formally commenced on the redevelopment of the Thompson Center at 100 W Randolph Street in The Loop. The iconic structure has been fenced off for a while with pre-construction work and prep going on. The redevelopment is being led by developer Prime|Capri and Google with the building’s original architecture firm JAHN working on the new design.

LaSalle Street Office Conversion Plans Advance for Four Developments

7:45 am on April 5, 2024 By Cooper Billingsley

On Wednesday, April 3rd, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the selection of four developments for the LaSalle Street Reimagined initiative. These projects aim to rejuvenate the area by brining residents into the corridor after pandemic vacancies, utilizing $151.2 million in tax-increment financing funds. The office-to-residential developments will repurpose underused office buildings and adding over 1,000 new residential units, including at least 319 affordable units. Pending approval by the City Council, completion is slated for 2027 as reported by WTTW News.

Facade Nears Completion for RIU Plaza Hotel at 150 E Ontario Street in Streeterville

7:45 am on February 26, 2024 By Jack Crawford

With much of the remaining work now at the base, The Prime Group is finalizing the construction of a 28-story hotel located at 150 E Ontario Street in the Streeterville neighborhood. This building, a part of the RIU Hotels and Resorts group, is 345 feet tall and includes 388 guest rooms. On the ground floor will be a lobby and a cafe situated at the southeast corner, while the second level will house a dining room for guests.

RIU Plaza Takes Sixth-Place In Year-End Countdown

7:45 am on December 26, 2023 By Ian Achong

Taking the sixth place in this year’s countdown is the RIU Plaza Hotel Chicago at 150 E Ontario Street in Streeterville. Located just east of the intersection with N Michigan Avenue, the project came in ninth place in last year’s countdown as it replaced an empty lot. Developer The Prime Group worked with local architecture firm Lucien LaGrange Studio on the hotel which will be operated by Spain-based RIU Hotels.

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