West Ridge

New School Proposed At 6801 N California Avenue In West Ridge

7:30 am on December 25, 2022 By Ian Achong

Details have been revealed for a new school and dormitory at 6801 N California Avenue in West Ridge on the Far North Side. Located on the corner with W Pratt Boulevard not too far from the famed W Devon Avenue strip, the new school is being built by the Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago and replacing an existing one-story strip mall recently purchased to be torn down. The Mesivta, or secondary school, is working with a local architect to construct the Yeshiva building, or school building.

Demolition Permits Issued for 6334 North Whipple Street in West Ridge

7:00 am on December 13, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Demolition permits were issued this week for a two-story masonry residence located at 6334 North Whipple Street in the West Ridge neighborhood. The owner of the permit is listed as Congregation B’nei Ruven. The residence is being moved as part of a larger plan to renovate and expand the neighboring school.

New Permits Issued for 6418 N Fairfield Avenue in West Ridge

7:00 am on April 27, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was approved yesterday for a new three-story residential building at 6418 N Fairfield Avenue in the West Ridge neighborhood. The owner of the permit is listed as Valentin Cocan, and the current plans indicate this project will produce three total units. This will be a masonry build and will replace a vacant lot.

New Permits Issued for 5689 N Lincoln Avenue in West Ridge

7:00 am on April 3, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was approved on Friday for a new four-story residential building to be located at 5689 N Lincoln Avenue in the West Ridge neighborhood. The permit indicates that this will be owner-occupied with owners listed as Lekhayim Venture LLC. Plans indicate that the project will yield six total units and include two three-car masonry garages as well as trash enclosures. The development will replace a paved lot.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Permits Issued for 6223 N Albany Avenue in West Ridge

7:00 am on April 25, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Full construction permits were recently issued for a three-story residential building planned for 6223 N Albany Avenue in West Ridge. Nenand Zecevic is the listed owner, who plans for three total units and a two-car garage. The structure is set to replace a currently vacant lot with vegetation overgrowth.

Permits Issued for 1972 W Devon Avenue in West Ridge

7:00 am on October 7, 2020 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits have been issued for a four-story residential building at 1972 W Devon Avenue in the West Ridge neighborhood.

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