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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
