West Ridge

City Council Approves Rezoning Of Lincoln Village In West Ridge

7:30 am on March 13, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the rezoning of an existing development at 6111 N Lincoln Avenue in West Ridge. Located on the intersection with N McCormick Boulevard, just west of the north branch of the Chicago River, the rezoning would allow for further development of the shopping plaza with residential units. Developer Newport Capital looks to combat the rise in vacancies of retail spaces by pivoting the 70-year-old plaza’s purpose.

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City Announces Winners Of Chicago Works Community Challenge

7:30 am on January 21, 2022 By Ian Achong

The City of Chicago has announced the first seven winners of the first round of the Chicago Works Community Challenge across the city. In a press event at Rainbow Beach Park led by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the winners of a combined $1.5 million grant were declared part of the larger $10 million initiative which began in 2021 and garnered roughly 500 submissions from locals across the seven target regions.

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5830 N Lincoln Avenue

New Permit Issued for 5830 N Lincoln Avenue in West Ridge

7:00 am on October 28, 2021 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was approved on Friday for a new three-story residential building to be located at 5830 N Lincoln Avenue in the West Ridge neighborhood. The owner is listed as 5830 N Lincoln LLC and plans indicate this project will yield nine total units along with a basement level and a paved lot with 11 parking spots. The plans also indicate the presence of a rooftop deck with enclosed stair access. The development will replace a paved lot.

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2825 W Howard Street

Permits Issued for 2825 W Howard Street in West Ridge

7:00 am on August 23, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits have been issued for a new place of worship at 2825 W Howard Street at the northern edge of West Ridge. Baruch Epstein of Lubavitch Chabad of Illinois is the filing owner, whose planned development will rise two stories and will include a basement level. The new construction is set to replace a vacant lot, so no demolition permits will be needed.

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