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Construction Permit Granted For Two-Dwelling Unit Building In Lakeview East

7:00 am on April 28, 2024 By Max Gillespie

A self-certified permit has been issued for the construction of a new three-story, two-dwelling unit building at 1450 West School Street in Lakeview East. The permit, granted to MMNT Development LLC and designed by Helen Liptak, allows for the erection of the building with a basement, first-floor rear deck, third-floor private roof deck, and a detached two-vehicle garage with a roof deck. The project also includes the installation of rear wood fences.

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Affordable Housing Project Begins Construction in Deerfield

7:30 am on April 27, 2024 By Cooper Billingsley

Zion Woods, a project for affordable housing, has begun construction on a nine-acre parcel next to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deerfield. Initiated by the church over a decade ago, the development aims to address the increasing need for affordable housing in the area. The project, which saw its groundbreaking ceremony recently, is expected to be ready for occupancy by mid-2025.

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Chicago’s Most Expensive Condo Being Constructed By Director George Lucas

7:45 am on April 26, 2024 By Cooper Billingsley

“Star Wars” creator George Lucas, have expanded his real estate portfolio with the purchase of a $11.2 million 66th-floor penthouse in Streeterville’s 800 N Michagan Avenue building from Citadel founder Ken Griffin. They plan to merge this penthouse with their existing 65th-floor condo, bought in 2015 for $18.75 million, to create a 16,000-square-foot duplex penthouse. The total cost for this project is estimated at $33.5 million, setting a new record for Chicago’s most expensive condo. Architect Scott Fortman of Gibbons, Fortman & Associates is overseeing the design, which includes adding two new interior staircases and upgrading electrical and mechanical systems as reported by the Chicago Tribune.

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