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Groundbreaking Held For Emmett Till House Museum And Creation Of National Monument

7:30 am on July 26, 2023 By Ian Achong

A groundbreaking for the Emmett Till House Museum was held this week along with the establishment of a national monument in his honor across the South Side. The museum will be located at 6247 S St. Lawrence Avenue in West Woodlawn, while the multi-state monument will include the Roberts Temple Church Of God in Christ at 4021 S State Street in Bronzeville. Both projects are expected to educate a wider audience of Till’s story and promote development of the surrounding areas.

6442 S Evans Avenue Receives Permit in West Woodlawn

7:00 am on July 26, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A permit has been issued to property owner Dajuan Robinson for the development of a residential three-flat at 6442 S Evans Avenue in West Woodlawn. The permit, issued on July 24th, details a three-story frame building with no basement, set to replace an empty lot.

400 N Lake Shore Drive. Rendering by SOM

Initial Financing Hearing Held For 400 N Lake Shore Drive In Streeterville

7:45 am on July 25, 2023 By Ian Achong

An initial public hearing was held for the potential financing of the first phase of the residential development at 400 N Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville. Held by the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the project under its formal address of 462 E North Water Street, the proposal looks to redevelop the long vacant site originally meant for the canceled Chicago Spire. Now developer Related Midwest appears to be resuming its work for their multi-phase plan designed by SOM.

Ground-Level Facade Installed at Stephens Commons in Uptown

7:30 am on July 25, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Cladding and glass installation can be seen along the street-facing exterior of Stephens Commons, a new senior living development at 833 W Wilson Avenue in Uptown. Set to provide 73 affordable units, the six-story residential building has been spearheaded by Brinshore Development LLC, replacing what was previously a vacant grass lot.

Permit Issued for 2323 S Seeley Avenue in Heart of Chicago

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

A construction permit for 2323 S Seeley Avenue, located in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood, has been issued. The project aims to replace a two-story building, previously damaged by fire, with a new two-story structure that will house four residential units. According to the approved plans, the construction will incorporate a basement, attic, and a two-story rear porch. The permit lists Alberto Fernandez as the property owner.

Cladding Installation Progresses for 4600 N Marine Drive in Uptown

7:45 am on July 24, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Facade progress for the 12-story 4600 N Marine Drive in Uptown is rapidly advancing, with Lincoln Property Company having developed the edifice and Valerio Dewalt Train behind its design. The project, which commenced in early 2022, is transforming an underutilized parking lot near Weiss Memorial Hospital into a modern apartment building with 314 units.

City Council Approves Stabilization Housing Redevelopment In Lincoln Square

7:30 am on July 24, 2023 By Ian Achong

The City of Chicago has announced plans to remodel and convert the Diplomat Motel at 5230 N Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square. Located towards the northernmost edge of the neighborhood, the building has served as one of the few remaining motels in the city with a unique neon mural on its streetfront. Now the City Council has voted to approve the purchase of the property in order to convert it into stabilization housing in collaboration with the Department of Public Health.

Permit Issued for 3620 S Blake Street in McKinley Park

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

A construction permit for a new residential development at 3620 S Blake Street has been approved. The McKinley Park project involves erecting a three-story masonry building comprised of two dwelling units. This new structure will replace a previously vacant grass lot, whose owner is listed as Yuet Yue.

Completion Approaches for 1135 W Winona Street in Uptown

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

The construction of the facade for the five-story mixed-use building at 1135 W Winona Street in Uptown is approaching completion. Now known as ‘The Sally’, the project by Cedar St. Companies follows their early project dubbed ‘The Draper’, located directly west across Broadway. With the other structure to be located at 1131 W Winona, both buildings in this second stage will rise five stories, containing ground-level retail spaces and 180 total residential units – 168 apartments and 12 townhomes.

First Phase Of Blue Line Reconstruction Announced By CTA

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

The Chicago Transit Authority has announced the partial reconstruction of the Forest Park Blue Line Branch within the Near West Side. The work will take place in two-phases and span from the LaSalle station in the east to the Illinois Medical District station in the west, eventually future phases will rebuild the entirety of the branch while making it fully accessible. The work is being led by the CTA and will be completed by the fall.

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