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Port Of Chicago Applies For Federal Grant To Rebuild Facility

7:45 am on September 2, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Illinois International Port District has applied for a grant to extensively restore its multi-site campus in East Side and South Deering. Formally located at 3600 E 95th Street and commonly known as the Port of Chicago, the massive facility has been slowly crumbling into the lake as funding continues to dry up. However, its governing body hopes to get the support of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s $34.5 million grant administered by the Maritime Administration.

A Last Look at 2111 W Caton Street in Wicker Park

7:30 am on September 2, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A new four-story mixed-use building has been completed at 2111 W Caton Street in Wicker Park. The development occupies a triangular lot, bordered by Caton Street, an adjacent commercial building, and the CTA L tracks. Previously, a single-story masonry building stood on this site. The developer, Lux Living 4U, has constructed eight residential units and ground-floor retail space.

Kensington School Wicker Park construction

Permit Issued for 1745 N Damen Avenue in Wicker Park

7:00 am on September 2, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been approved for a new early childhood daycare facility at 1745 N Damen Avenue in the Wicker Park neighborhood. The project is a three-story building for early childhood care, replacing a former two-story auto body shop. Kensington School Inc is listed as the owner of the new development.

Facade Work Advances at Former Sears in $90M Portage Park Revamp

7:45 am on September 1, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Facade work is progressing toward completion at the former Sears store located at 4712 W Irving Park Road in Portage Park. The location is undergoing a transformation into a $90 million, six-story mixed-use development. Spearheaded by Novak Construction, in dual roles as developer and general contractor, the redevelopment work will yield 50,000 square feet of retail space and 206 residential units, with Target confirmed as the anchor retail tenant.

Funding Initially Approved For Affordable Housing Renovation In Woodlawn

7:30 am on September 1, 2023 By Ian Achong

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate has approved the initial funding for the renovation of the Island Terrace Apartments building at 6430 S Stony Island Drive in Woodlawn. Located near the intersection with E 65th Street and a few blocks south of the future Obama Presidential Center, the tower will receive significant updates under its new owner. That owner being the Preservation Of Affordable Housing (POAH) who is working with an undisclosed architect on the project at the moment.

The Clybourn. Rendering by Level Architecture

The Clybourn Rises in Roscoe Village

7:00 am on September 1, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Construction is now above grade for The Clybourn, a five-story mixed-use project at 3140 N Clybourn Avenue in Roscoe Village. The development is a joint venture by Range Group and is strategically located south of the intersection of Clybourn Avenue, Western Avenue, and Belmont Avenue. The 55,150-square-foot building will feature 39 rental apartments as well as ground-floor retail spaces.

Plans Revealed For West Side Learning Center Expansion In Austin

7:45 am on August 31, 2023 By Ian Achong

Plans have been revealed for the next phase of Malcolm X College’s West Side Learning Center at 4624 W Madison Street on the eastern edge of Austin. Located just west of the intersection with N Kenton Avenue and adjacent to a pair of elevated rail lines, the expansion would grow the class size for the small outpost of the college. The proposal is being developed by the college itself and the greater City Colleges as well, with an undisclosed architect working on its design.

1237 W Division Street Begins Facade Work in West Town

7:30 am on August 31, 2023 By Jack Crawford

Structural work has reached completion at the industrial development site at 1237 W Division Street in West Town. Developed by Logistics Property Company and designed by Ware Malcomb, the project is set to become Chicago’s first Class A, multi-story logistics facility close to downtown. Occupying what was formerly an empty lot and a Peoples Gas facility, the site is adjacent to N Elston Avenue and bordered by Metra UP-N and NW railway tracks.

Permit Issued for 830 N California Avenue in Humboldt Park

7:00 am on August 31, 2023 By Jack Crawford

A construction permit has been approved for a new mixed-use development at 830 N California Avenue in Humboldt Park. Planned by Judson Christensen, the project entails a four-story building with three residential units and ground-floor…

Aerial View of 150 E Ontario Street. Rendering by Lucien LaGrange Studio

150 E Ontario Street Nears Final Height in Streeterville

7:45 am on August 30, 2023 By Jack Crawford

The Prime Group’s 28-story hotel at 150 E Ontario Street is fast approaching structural completion in the Streeterville neighborhood. Slated to join the RIU Hotels and Resorts portfolio, the 345-foot edifice will feature 388 guest accommodations, complemented by an expansive lobby and an adjoining cafe positioned at the ground floor’s southeast corner.

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