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City Council Approves Landmark Designation For The Warehouse

7:30 am on June 25, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the full landmark designation for The Warehouse at 204-208 S Jefferson Street in West Loop Gate. Located near the intersection with W Adams Street, the small building recently received its final landmark recommendation from the Commission on Chicago Landmarks earlier this month after a multi-week battle supported by locals. With its full landmark status granted, the structure is now protected from demolition and will eventually receive a plaque outside.

Permit Issued 6319 S Champlain Avenue in West Woodlawn

7:00 am on June 25, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been issued for a new residential development at 6319 S Champlain Avenue in Woodlawn. The project will feature a two-story building with two dwelling units, replacing a vacant plot. The owner of the project is Champlain Rhodes, LLC.

City Council Approves Two Mixed-use Developments in Wicker Park

7:45 am on June 24, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved two mixed-use developments at 1235 N Ashland Avenue and 1301 N Ashland Avenue in Wicker Park. Located on two separate lots just north of the intersection with N Milwaukee Avenue and across the street from Wicker Park Commons, both of the proposals will replace five-existing buildings in total dating back to the late 1800s. Grand Properties Acquisitions, LLC is behind both with local firm Hanna Architects working on their design.

Final Touches Underway for West Loop Collection in West Loop

7:30 am on June 24, 2023 By Jack Crawford

As one of Chicago YIMBY’s longest-running projects, final touches are now progressing for the fifth and final building within the West Loop Collection development. Led by POGN Development and located just west of Greektown at 216-236 S Green Street, the residential complex comprises 40 total condominiums divided evenly between the five structures. The four other completed structures have already opened to residents.

Permit Issued for Urban Farming Project at 2943 W Fifth Avenue in East Garfield park

7:00 am on June 24, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A new urban farm development construction permit has been issued at 2943 W Fifth Avenue in Garfield Park.
The project will feature a propagation hoop shed, an outdoor plant area, and bee hives, converting the vacant lot into an urban farm space. Tracy Boychuk is the listed owner of the project, while Branyo Dvorak of Perimeter Architects is the architect of record.

Full Building Permit Issued for Advocate Illinois Masonic Expansion in Lake View

7:45 am on June 23, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A third permit for the expansion of Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital in Lake View has been approved, clearing the way for full-scale construction. The project at 900 W Nelson Street consists of two sub-phases, eventually leading to the construction of an eight-story hospital wing.

Bally’s Temporary Casino Moves Closer To Completion

7:30 am on June 23, 2023 By Ian Achong

An additional approval has been granted for Bally’s temporary casino within the Medinah Temple at 600 N Wabash Avenue in River North. In the works since Bally’s won the famed city casino bid last year, the temporary location has been quickly coming together in the last few months while awaiting a summer opening. The renovation of the historical structure is being led by Rhode-Island based Bally’s along with STL Architects and SOSH Architects working on its design.

Renovation Permit Issued for 58 W Huron Street in River North

7:00 am on June 23, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A renovation permit has been approved for alterations at an existing edifice at 58 W Huron Street in River North. The property, owned by Rush Oak LLC, is a three-story office building. The planned work involves significant structural changes, specifically the removal of the masonry bearing walls down the center of the building and their replacement with steel beams and columns to support the floor loads of the second and third floors as well as the roof. The renovations will not result in changes to the building’s use, size, or occupancy.

Details Revealed For Fifth Third Arena Expansion in Near West Side

7:45 am on June 22, 2023 By Ian Achong

Potential details have been revealed for the full build-out of the Fifth Third Arena at 301 S Damen Avenue in the Near West Side. Located on the southeastern corner with W Jackson Boulevard and bound by the Eisenhower to the south, the multi-phase plan will eventually replace a vacant lot just west of the arena. The overall plan is being led and developed by the Chicago Blackhawks as they seek to begin with an arena expansion.

Guinness Open Gate Brewery Receives New Paint Job in Fulton Market

7:30 am on June 22, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago continues its transformation at 375 N Morgan Street in Fulton Market. The project, housed within the former Pennsylvania Railroad Terminal building and adjacent to the ongoing construction 360 N Green Street, boasts a newly painted exterior of brick walls. This single-story establishment is set to become the second location in the U.S. for the brewing company, the first being in Baltimore.

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