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State Announces Expansion Of Metra Service To Rockford

7:30 am on July 7, 2023 By Ian Achong

Governor J.B. Pritzker and Metra have announced their plans to extend rail service to Rockford from Chicago. Located roughly 88-miles from Union Station, Rockford is the largest city in Illinois outside of the continuous Chicagoland area with a population of over 140,000 people. Now after not having passenger rail service for over 40-years, Metra has been chosen to restore service to the city at an announcement ceremony held in Davis Park in downtown Rockford.

Permit Issued for 3914 S Lake Park Avenue in Oakland

7:00 am on July 7, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been issued for a new mixed-use development at 3914 S Lake Park Avenue in Oakland. The approved permit allows for the construction of a four-story building with six residential units and ground-floor retail. The new development, owned by Jacek Bohaschuk, will replace a vacant lot.

City Council Approves 357 N Green Street In West Loop

7:45 am on July 6, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago city council has approved the mixed-use development at 357 N Green Street in the West Loop. Sitting on a unique wedged lot with N Halsted Street to the east, the site has long been vacant as it is traversed by the Kennedy Expressway on the northeast corner and is surrounded by different modes of transit. However now Canadian-developer Onni Group, who recently revealed their redesigned tower for Halsted Pointe nearby, is tackling the challenge with SCB serving as the architect and Confluence working on its landscape design.

Facade Takes Shape for 801 W Belmont in Lakeview East

7:30 am on July 6, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The new commercial project at 801 W Belmont Avenue in Lakeview East is seeing further progress in its exterior construction, with the installation of dark brick and large, loft-inspired windows ongoing. This two-story retail building is replacing a parking lot and a 1921 brick bank building designed by Ivar Viehe-Naess. The new development is planning 59,000 square feet of commercial or retail space, augmented by 300 feet of new storefronts.

Renovation Permit Issued for Pasteur Elementary School Upgrades in West Elsdon

7:00 am on July 6, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Pasteur Elementary School has secured a renovation permit at 5825 S Kostner Avenue in West Elsdon. The project includes significant exterior improvements such as installing an artificial turf play lot, new playground equipment, improved accessibility features, a trash enclosure, and landscape and paving upgrades.

1300 W Lake Street. Rendering by bKL Architecture

City Council Approves 1300 W Lake Street in West Loop

7:45 am on July 5, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The Chicago City Council has approved the 46-story mixed-use skyscraper at 1300 W Lake Street in Fulton Market. Located at the northwest corner with N Elizabeth Street, the project was initially revealed in March of this year and subsequently reviewed by the Committee on Design. Loukas Development has now received approval for the slightly redesigned tower from bKL Architecture.

City Council Approves Final Landmark Designation For Epworth Church

7:30 am on July 5, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the final landmark designation for the Epworth Church at 5153 N Kenmore Avenue in Edgewater. Located south of the intersection with W Berwyn Avenue near Foster Beach, demolition efforts last year by a developer trying to construct residential on the site set-off the landmark process. Now the City Council has officially protected the structure which does not close it off to redevelopment opportunities.

Permit Issued for 1007 W Cullerton Street in Pilsen

7:00 am on July 5, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been approved for a new residential development located at 1007 W Cullerton Street in Pilsen. The project will see the construction of a three-story building with two duplex units and a basement. Also noted in the filing was a private rooftop deck and a three-story open steel porch in the rear yard. This new building will occupy a previously vacant site owned by Sergio Garcia, who is also the acting general contractor.

City Council Approves Tower At 1300 W Carroll Avenue In West Loop

7:45 am on July 4, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the latest plans for 1300 W Carroll Avenue in the West Loop. Located on the corner with N Elizabeth Street just north of the upcoming 225 N Elizabeth in the westward expanding skyline, it replaces the now vacant site which was the former home of the ADM Wheat Mill Silos. While the multi-phase project was originally proposed in 2021 and having gone through a handful of design changes since, developer Sterling Bay has received its final approval for the SOM-designed structure prior to permits.

A Look at the Museum of Gospel Site in Bronzeville

7:30 am on July 4, 2023 By Jack Crawford

In the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, the historic site of the Pilgrim Baptist Church, located at 3301 S Indiana Avenue, is undergoing a transformation into the National Museum of Gospel Music. The design of the project blends the past and present, incorporating the original limestone walls of the church. The developer for the project is Don Jackson, CEO of Central City Productions and founder of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards, in collaboration with architect Dirk Lohan of Wight & Company.

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