Demolition Permits Issued for 4323 N Bell Avenue in North Center

7:00 am on November 28, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

This past week, a demolition permit was issued to remove a two-story masonry multi-unit residence along with a detached masonry garage located at 4323 N Bell Avenue in the North Center neighborhood. The permit’s owners have been listed as 4323 Bell LLC. The property has an RS-3 designation and a permit was issued for plans that have been submitted for the construction of a two-story single-family home with a basement, a detached two-vehicle garage, and fencing around the property.

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Amtrak Gains Support For Union Station And Regional Rail Expansion From Across The Midwest

7:45 am on November 27, 2022 By Ian Achong

New details and support has been revealed for proposed upgrades to Union Station in West Loop Gate and regional rail infrastructure. The historic headhouse at 225 S Canal Street just west of the city’s financial district has seen extensive upgrades in the last few years, including having the glass roof of its grand hall restored and sealed. Now it will be the centerpiece of the Midwest’s future rail strategy which is seeking funds from the recently announced $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill, led by Amtrak and the City of Chicago.

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Redesign And Extension Approved For 130 N Franklin Street In The Loop

7:45 am on November 26, 2022 By Ian Achong

An extension has been granted and a redesign revealed for the mixed-use development at 130 N Franklin Street in The Loop. Located on the southwest corner with W Randolph Street, news of the proposal broke back in 2015 as a replacement of an existing empty lot along with a surface parking lot as well. Struggling to execute a tower on it, developer Tishman Speyer was granted an extension on their previous approval due to the last two years. The team at Tishman have been leading the efforts with local architecture firm Krueck Sexton Partners on all iterations of the design.

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