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1367 West Wilson Avenue demolition permitted

Before Happy Wash Demo Can Begin, The New Construction Permit Has Been Issued

7:00 am on March 7, 2025 By Daniel Schell

Earlier this week, we let you know that a demolition permit had been issued for the one-story commercial building at 1367 West Wilson Avenue in Uptown that included the Happy Wash Laundromat. Now, as of February 6, the new construction permit has been issued as well. Developer Icon Property Management submitted the permit application on May 3, 2023. The address used for the new building is 4553 North Dover Street, with the permit estimating construction costs at just over $5 million.

New Details And Renderings Revealed For 23 S Sangamon Street In West Loop

7:45 am on March 6, 2025 By Ian Achong

Updated details and renderings have been revealed for the upcoming mixed-use development at 23 S Sangamon Street in the West Loop. Just a few weeks ago we covered when developer Fern Hill revealed the edits to the building after nearly five years in development, having since changed the unit mix/condo count as well as detailing its field house.

The Glass Is Half Full At 220 North Ada In The West Loop

7:30 am on March 6, 2025 By Daniel Schell

Exterior glass has reached halfway up the sides of the apartment tower at 220 North Ada in the West Loop. The 29-story, 308-unit development is expected to welcome tenants in early 2026.

2246 West Lyndale Street construction permit

Two Units Permitted At 2246 West Lyndale Street In Bucktown

7:00 am on March 6, 2025 By Daniel Schell

Permission has been granted for the construction of a three-story with basement, two-unit residential building at 2246 West Lyndale Street in Bucktown. Issued on March 4, with an application date showing December 20, 2024, the permit follows on the heels of a demolition permit issued on February 21 to remove the existing home from the site. Real estate records show that residence, built in 1973, sold in November for $645,000. Brophy Excavation has been hired to handle demo work.

Preservation Chicago’s 7 Most Endangered List Revealed For 2025

7:45 am on March 5, 2025 By Ian Achong

Preservation Chicago announced 2025’s most endangered list earlier this week. The yearly list highlights buildings across the city which are architecturally and culturally significant, however due to various reasons, they have fallen into disrepair and face potential demolition in the near future. Additional information can be found on Preservation Chicago’s website here.

Morgan Street CTA substation construction

Construction Continues On CTA Blue Line Morgan Street Substation

7:30 am on March 5, 2025 By Daniel Schell

A new substation is being built over the right-of-way at Morgan Street in the West Loop, part of the CTA’s Forest Park Branch Rebuild project along the Blue Line. A new construction permit was issued on August 1, 2023 to begin work. F.H. Paschen took over as the general contractor with the issuance of a revision on November 24 that same year.

4149-53 South Calumet Avenue construction permits

Six Total Units Permitted At 4149, 4153 South Calumet Avenue In Bronzeville

7:00 am on March 5, 2025 By Daniel Schell

The City of Chicago has issued two permits to erect three-story, three-unit residential buildings at 4147 and 4153 South Calumet Avenue in Bronzeville. The permits are identical, and issued on the same day, February 27, though one application was filed on October 29 of last year and the other on October 31. The estimated cost for each building is $450,000.

Updated Details And Timeline Revealed For 3819 N Kedzie Avenue In Irving Park

7:45 am on March 4, 2025 By Ian Achong

Updated details have been revealed for the residential development at 3819 N Kedzie Avenue in Irving Park. Located near the intersection with W Byron Street, the project was initially revealed earlier this year with a different exterior design. Local developer Base 3 Real Estate is leading the project with Red Architects as the designer, the same team behind 750 W North Avenue.

Bally's Chicago Casino caisson prep work

Caisson Prep Has Started For Bally’s Casino

7:30 am on March 4, 2025 By Daniel Schell

The Chicago Tribune Freedom Center has been scraped from the earth, but activity continues on the River West site of Bally’s Chicago Casino. As we keep an eye out for the first construction permit to be issued by the city, rebar is already being bent and curled into cages to be lowered into caissons to support the building.

1314 South Millard Avenue construction permit

Vacant Lot At 1314 South Millard Avenue In North Lawndale Permitted For Two Residential Units

7:00 am on March 4, 2025 By Daniel Schell

A three-story with basement, two-unit residential building has been permitted on the vacant lot at 1314 South Millard Avenue in the North Lawndale Community Area. The permit was filed on September 9 of last year, and issued by the city on February 11. It allows New Star Construction, named as the general contractor, to begin work, while estimating construction costs at $520,000.

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