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1438-1450 West Augusta Boulevard construction permits

Three-Flats Permitted To Bookend Landmarked Elizabeth Peabody School In Noble Square

7:30 am on January 21, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A pair of permits issued by the city on January 13 will allow for the construction of six new residential units flanking a Chicago Landmark on West Augusta Boulevard in Noble Square. Svigos Development of Buffalo Grove, who got permission to convert the Elizabeth Peabody School in February 2020, is the recipient of the two new permits. Both were applied for on June 3 of last year, and each shows a reported cost of $1,118,250.

Mixed-Use Redevelopment Of 900 W Fulton Market Approved By City

7:45 am on January 20, 2026 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved plans for the redevelopment of the three-building property at 900 West Fulton Market. Situated at the intersection of West Fulton Market and North Peoria Street, the project’s current iteration was revealed two years ago and received preliminary approval at that time. Now, developer Midwest Property Group is once again moving forward with the plans.

Jigzibik January 2026 construction progress

Jigzibik Has Topped Out 2907 West Irving Park Road In Irving Park

7:30 am on January 20, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Chicago’s first Native American-focused affordable housing development is topped out at 2907-2917 West Irving Park Road in the Irving Park neighborhood. Jigzibik has risen to its full seven-story height after taking over a vacant mid-block lot this past summer. The building’s sawtooth design is clearly visible, with inset balconies ready to take shape.

Plans Revealed For Mixed-Use Development In Lake View

7:45 am on January 19, 2026 By Ian Achong

Plans have been revealed for a new mixed-use development at 1040 West Belmont Avenue in Lake View. Located near the corner of North Kenmore Avenue, just a few steps from the CTA Belmont station, the project would replace a large one-story commercial building currently home to a Giordano’s outpost.

Glass Is In Session At 370 North Morgan

7:30 am on January 19, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Another construction milestone has been achieved at the 370 North Morgan residential tower in Fulton Market, as the first row of glass panels have been installed just above the four-story podium.

Plan Commission Approves High-Rise Redevelopment In West Loop

7:45 am on January 18, 2026 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the mixed-use development at 1060 West Van Buren Street in the West Loop. Located on the corner of South Aberdeen Street, the proposal has been in the works for over a year and will involve the redevelopment of the existing Universal Overall Co. lofts building, as well as the construction of a new tower on its adjacent lot.

2134 West 18th Place construction permitted

Six Units Permitted To Replace 1906 Romanesque Revival–Influenced Residential Building In Pilsen

7:30 am on January 18, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A new construction permit has been issued by the City of Chicago for the property at 2134 West 18th Place in the Pilsen neighborhood. Pending since its application date of February 25, 2025, the permission came through on January 7 and includes a reported cost of $600,000.

Gary Indiana Formally Pitches Land For Chicago Bears Relocation

7:45 am on January 17, 2026 By Ian Achong

The city of Gary has released its official bid to become the new home of the Chicago Bears. Revealed earlier this week, the city, along with state legislators, have brought forth plans for the team to relocate just over the border as Illinois softens its stance on paying for the team’s infrastructure should they stay in the state.

6025 6029 South Prairie Avenue three-flat permits

Neighboring Three-Flats Permitted On South Prairie Avenue In Washington Park

7:30 am on January 17, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Two permits applied for during the final week of October came through together this month, allowing for construction of two three-flats on South Prairie Avenue in Washington Park. 6025 South Prairie and 6029 South Prairie were both permitted on January 9, with each showing a reported cost of $500,000. 4 Realty LLC is named as the developer.

Permission Granted For Two-Flat On Vacant McLean Avenue Lot In Logan Square

7:00 am on January 17, 2026 By Daniel Schell

An empty side yard on McLean Avenue in Logan Square will soon be improved with a two-unit residential building courtesy of a new construction permit issued by the city in early January. Slated for 3637 West McLean, the permit shows an application date of July 30, 2025, and it hit the books on January 9 with a reported cost of $425,000.

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