Renovation Permit Issued for 2852 W Polk Street in Tri-Taylor

Renovation permits have been issued for a residential project at 2852 W Polk Street in the East Garfield Park. South Side Realty LLC, the property owner, plans to revamp the existing two-story masonry building, which currently contains two dwelling units. The renovation will maintain the R-5 residential use and occupancy, and the project includes replacing the rear porch. Architectronic Solutions is responsible for the design of the interior renovation.

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1000M Begins to Rise Above South Loop Skyline

1000M, a 74-story residential skyscraper at 1000 S Michigan Avenue in South Loop, is now approaching the 620-foot roofline of the nearby Sentral Chicago Avenue. Set to rise 805 feet to its pinnacle and 789 feet to its roofline, the tower is a joint venture by JK Equities, Time Equities, and Oak Capitals. The building will house 738 rental apartments, a pivot from the initially planned 506 condominium units.1000M

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Homewood Suites Hotel and Conference Center Tops out in Skokie

A new Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel and Conference Center is set to open in downtown Skokie, after Chicago-based E&M Strategic Development completed construction and topped out the project. The hotel, which is expected to be a major draw for business and leisure travelers, will have 143 rooms, as well as 10,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, 5,000 square feet of outdoor meeting space, a rooftop bar, and 13,000 square feet of ground-floor retail.

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