City Fully Approves Bally’s Casino With Revisions In River West

Key city approvals have been granted for the upcoming Bally’s Casino at 777 W Chicago Avenue in River West. The approvals came from both City Council and Plan Commission that have now fully cleared the project to move forward within the city, with the last hurdle being the upcoming vote from the Illinois Gaming Board. Rhode Island-based Bally’s famously won the long bidding competition earlier this year and committed to creating their flagship property in the city with local architecture firm SCB working on its design and Site Design Group on landscape.

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Demolition Permits Issued for 2849 South Quinn Street in Bridgeport

A demolition permit was issued earlier this week for a two-story multi-unit building located at 2849 South Quinn Street in the Bridgeport neighborhood. The owners have been listed as Optimum Concept Living. At the time of this writing, no plans have been submitted to upgrade any of the zoning designations for this property and there are no pending permits for any future constructions.

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741 N Wells Street. Rendering by Antunovich Associates

741 N Wells Street Claims 19th Spot In Year-End Countdown

Coming in at the 17th spot in this year’s countdown is the mixed-use development at 741 N Wells Street in River North. Located just south of the intersection with W Chicago Avenue, the project replaces a one-story commercial building that previously held a furniture store and was demolished to make way for the quickly growing Wells Street canyon. Developer Vista Property Group, who recently proposed 640 W Randolph Street in West Loop Gate, used the same team from Antunovich Associates on this design as well.

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New Permits Issued for 18 N Parkside Avenue in Austin

A permit was approved on Tuesday for a new two-story residential building to be located at 18 N Parkside Avenue in the Austin neighborhood. Adam Zegarski of A-Z Builders Inc is listed as the owner and published plans indicate that this project will yield three dwelling units, each outfitted with a rear metal porch. Plans also show the presence of three outdoor parking stalls. The project will be constructed on a vacant lot.

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