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Masonic Temple in 1900. Photo by Detroit Publishing Company

Lost Legends #10: The Masonic Temple Building in The Loop

7:45 am on September 20, 2023 By Jack Crawford

In this edition of the “Lost Legends” series, we delve into the history of The Loop‘s Masonic Temple Building, which stood tall from 1892 until the late 1930s. Designed by the renowned architectural firm Burnham and Root, the Masonic Temple Building was the city’s tallest from 1895 to 1899 (taking the title initially when the original Board of Trade Building had its clock tower removed, then surpassed by The Montgomery Ward Building), serving as an emblem of Chicago’s status as a global pioneer in architecture and engineering.

New EV Gigafactory Announced Near Kankakee

7:30 am on September 20, 2023 By Ian Achong

The construction of a new electric vehicle (EV) battery plant has been announced for the city of Manteno near Kankakee. Located at 333 S Spruce Street near I-57, the 150-acre site sits just south of the proposed site for the expanded Peotone Airport we covered recently. The plant was announced as a collaboration between the State of Illinois and Chinese battery maker Gotion Hight-Tech.

Permit Issued for New Industrial Building at 6311 W Dickens Avenue in Galewood

7:00 am on September 20, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been issued for a new industrial development located at 6311 W Dickens Avenue in Galewood. This new development is intended to treat wastewater discharge prior to entering the city’s sewer system, and will rise on a site that was previously used by a wholesale bakery.

Cabrini Green Redevelopment To Move Forward To Zoning Review

7:45 am on September 19, 2023 By Ian Achong

The mixed-use development at 1450 N Larrabee Street in Old Town is set to advance to the Committee on Zoning. The wedge-shaped site is bound by the angled portion of N Clybourn Avenue on the west side, with the vacant lot having been the home of the Near North Career Metropolitan High School. The development team is made up of the Chicago Housing Authority, Pennrose Properties, Hunt Companies, Imagine Group, and a Cabrini-Green resident group, with JGMA serving as the architect.

Metra overpass reconstruction. Photo by Jack Crawford

Reconstruction of Metra Overpass Steadily Advances in Old Irving Park

7:30 am on September 19, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Extensive Metra infrastructure work continues to progress for the Metra in Old Irving Park, aiming for completion in spring 2024, despite delays. A stretch of Milwaukee Avenue by its intersection with Kilbourn has been closed off to support the construction efforts for the railway’s overpass replacement and Grayland Station overhaul. Initially set to conclude in 2022, this closure has been prolonged to prioritize safety and facilitate project efficiency.

2042 W Irving Park Road Receives Construction permit in North Center

7:00 am on September 19, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been granted for a new multifamily residential development at 2042 W Irving Park Road in North Center. The proposed development will be a four-story masonry building featuring 20 dwelling units with a 10-car garage and 15 bike spaces. Base 3 Development is the developer behind the property, which has previously been occupied by a two-story residential structure and a garage.

Arthur on Aberdeen Nears Completion in Fulton Market

7:45 am on September 18, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The facade of the 19-story mixed-use development at 210 N Aberdeen Street in Fulton Market is nearing completion. Spearheaded by LG Development Group, the “Arthur on Aberdeen” spans 420,000 square feet and occupies an L-shaped footprint, bordered by Aberdeen Street to the east and May Street to the west. The building will feature 363 residential units, with an additional 10,000 square feet allocated for retail.

Permit Issued for 3121 N Clybourn Avenue in Roscoe Village

7:30 am on September 18, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A new residential permit has been approved for 3121 N Clybourn Avenue in Roscoe Village. This three-story development, set to replace a low-rise structure and an accompanying parking lot, represents the first of two planned condominium structures on the site, both developed by Bresani LLC. There will be no retail space, as the ground floors will be occupied for residential use.

Permit Issued for 3541 N Fremont Street in Lake View East

7:00 am on September 18, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been issued for a new residential building at 3541 N Fremont Street in Lake View East. Set to replace a two-story brick residence, this four-story structure will house three dwelling units and will include a basement and a rooftop deck.

Robert R. McCormick Leadership and Economic Opportunity Center construction

New Community Center Receives Construction Permit In West Woodlawn

7:45 am on September 17, 2023 By Ian Achong

A construction permit has been issued for the new upcoming community center 6623 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in West Woodlawn. Located just north of the intersection with E Marquette Road, the development has been in the works for multiple years and will be replacing a vacant lot currently occupied by a pop-up plaza. Developers Project H.O.O.D. and Trammell Crow Company are working with local architecture firm BNMO Design on the upcoming structure.

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