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135 North Desplaines June 2026 construction update

Second Of Two Concrete Cores Nears Top Floor At 135 North Desplaines In The West Loop

7:30 am on June 10, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Strategically stacked concrete block is nearing full height for elevator and stair cores at 135 North Desplaines Street in the West Loop neighborhood. The two cores contain the building’s three means of vertical circulation, with one stairwell by itself near the center of the structure, with the second stairwell and the elevator shaft sharing the south core. The first stairwell has topped out at nine stories; the south core is at the eighth level.

North Center Proposal Approved By City Council

7:45 am on June 9, 2026 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved plans for the mixed-use development at 2137 West Irving Park Road in North Center. Just a few months ago, we last covered the project when the development team revealed a construction timeline culminating in 2027, with the approval being the last piece missing prior to a groundbreaking this summer.

3651 North Wilton Avenue additions permitted

Additions, 12 New Units Permitted For Vintage Greystone At 3651 North Wilton Avenue In Wrigleyville

7:30 am on June 9, 2026 By Daniel Schell

A permit has been issued by the City of Chicago to transform an 1890s masonry three-unit residence a block west of Wrigley Field into a 15-unit building. With that issuance on June 3, 3651 North Wilton Avenue in Wrigleyville can now add a fourth floor atop the existing building and erect a four-story addition in the side yard to the south as it expands with the additional 12 residences. Filed as new construction rather than a renovation or alteration, the permit comes through with a reported cost of $9.5 million.

Obama Presidential Center Prepares For Opening 12-Years In The Making

7:45 am on June 8, 2026 By Ian Achong

Previews have begun of the upcoming Obama Presidential Center at 6001 South Stony Island Avenue within Jackson Park. Set to open this upcoming Juneteenth holiday, June 19, work across the multi-use campus continues as the team tests the facilities and puts the finishing touches on all four main structures developed by the Obama Foundation.

227 West Chicago June 2026 construction update

Iron And Concrete Rule At 227 West Chicago In River North

7:30 am on June 8, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Three concrete cores and two levels’ worth of steel mark progress on the residential development at 227 West Chicago Avenue in River North. Corrugated metal has been added to begin the third floor atop most of the ironwork as the structure heads toward its ultimate 10-story finish. There was also some sub-grade activity near the southeast edge of the parcel when we visited the site last week.

Streeterville Residential Conversion Approved By City Council

7:45 am on June 7, 2026 By Ian Achong

Plans are advancing for the residential conversion of an existing office building at 212 East Ohio Street in Streeterville. Originally revealed back in March, the project calls for the redevelopment of the upper levels of a multi-use commercial building located mid-block between North Fairbanks Court and North St. Clair Street.

Site Prep Gets Started For Residential Tower At 410 North Elizabeth In Fulton Market

7:30 am on June 7, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Just shy of a year after caissons were permitted, and a little more than three months after its tower crane was permitted for the second time, site preparation is underway for 410 North Elizabeth. Some time over the past week or so, new construction fencing has been set up around the perimeter of the lot, and what had been a considerable amount of vegetation has been cleared. The site is now a well-manicured mixture of rock and dirt, ready for caissons to begin.

Additional Renderings Revealed For Backbeat Hotel In Lake View

7:45 am on June 6, 2026 By Ian Achong

Additional renderings have been revealed for the upcoming Backbeat Hotel at 3257 North Halsted Street in Lake View. Sitting on the corner with West Aldine Avenue, we most recently covered the project back in February when an updated design was made public. The proposal is still in the works and plans to replace a vacant two-story commercial building.

566 West Van Buren tower crane base planted

With Caissons, Foundation Complete, 566 West Van Buren Plants Its Tower Crane

7:30 am on June 6, 2026 By Daniel Schell

Caissons and foundation work are done and the first signs of verticality are rising from the ground for the residential building at 566 West Van Buren in the West Loop. What’s more, Wednesday marked the arrival of the Potain MR418 tower crane base. A concrete crew from Adjustable Concrete Construction was pouring the crane’s pad with help from a few red-and-white-striped Ozinga trucks that came and went while we were watching.

Move-Ins Begin For Near North Mixed-Use Development

7:45 am on June 5, 2026 By Ian Achong

Move-ins have begun as an opening has been held for the mixed-use development known as ‘Inside Info Fremont’ at 1549 North Fremont Street in the Near North Side. Sitting just south of the intersection with West North Avenue, the project broke ground in late 2024 and replaced a large vacant lot surrounded by a car dealership garage.

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