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.

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Rendering of the new University of Chicago Cancer Center, by CannonDesign

New Construction Permit Issued For University Of Chicago Cancer Center In Hyde Park

7:00 am on May 14, 2024 By Max Gillespie

A new construction permit has been issued to The University of Chicago for the University’s new Cancer Center at 5654 South Drexel Avenue in Hyde Park. The permit, which was issued for 5644 South Drexel Avenue, which is a part of the larger site, is for the core and shell construction of the eight-story medical center. It was issued on May 9 under the Traditional Developer Services process.

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Evergreen Garden construction begins

Building Permit Approved For Evergreen Garden In Chinatown

7:45 am on May 13, 2024 By Ian Achong

Building permits have been issued for the residential development at 2128 S Tan Court in Chinatown. Dubbed ‘Evergreen Garden’, the project will replace the long-term vacant lot bound by the CTA Orange Line tracks on its northern end. The permit will allow for the construction of the first phase of the two-phase development, with initial piling permits having been granted earlier this year.

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