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First Set Of Casino Community Meetings Conclude With Pushback

7:45 am on April 12, 2022 By Ian Achong

The City of Chicago has completed the first round of community presentations for the final three casino bids. Earlier this year in March news broke of the mayor selecting the three sites with the first community meetings beginning early in April, this ruled out the Bally’s and Rivers McCormick Place bids, leaving us with Bally’s Tribune, Hard Rock’s One Central, and Rivers The 78 as the remaining choices. While the meetings were to educate the public and answer any questions, they riled up some controversies among local community groups. Recordings of the presentations can be found here.

1371 W Randolph Street Receives Facade Treatment in West Loop

7:30 am on April 12, 2022 By Jack Crawford

With all structural work complete and much of the facade now in place, the seven-story parking and retail structure at 1371 W Randolph Street is now approaching completion. Rising 85 feet, this West Loop project is the latest addition to the Chicago Journeyman Plumbers Local 130 UA Campus, developed in partnership between the union and Chicago Title & Trust Company.

Chicago Women in Architecture Honor Diane Legge, Jackie Koo and Ingedia Sanchez

7:00 am on April 12, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Late last week the Chicago Women in Architecture (CWA) and The Chicago Women in Architecture Foundation (CWAF) announced the recipients of the 2022 CWAF Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the announcements of two inaugural awards: the Broken Glass Award and the Emerging Leader Award. According to the announcement, each program honors Chicago women architects at varying stages in their careers who have “played pivotal roles in advancing the profession through resolute leadership, mentorship, design excellence, and advocacy.” Each honoree has been selected for the caliber of their work, as well as the impact on the greater architectural community.

160 N Elizabeth Street. Rendering by Thomas Roszak Architecture

160 N Elizabeth Street Surpasses Seventh Floor in West Loop

7:45 am on April 11, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Structural work has now passed the seventh floor for 160 N Elizabeth Street, a 27-story mixed-use tower rising along the Randolph Street corridor in West Loop. Developer Moceri + Roszak has planned for 9,000 square feet of retail and 375 apartment units. Of this programming, 1,800 square feet of retail and 75 apartments will be affordable under ARO.

Commission on Chicago Landmarks Approves Tax Incentive For Loop Hotel

7:30 am on April 11, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved the final certification for tax incentives for the Chicago & North Western Railway Office Building at 226 W Jackson Boulevard in the heart of downtown The Loop. The historical building recently went through a full rehab converting it into a dual-flag Hilton hotel, located on the corner of Jackson Boulevard and S Franklin Street. The approval grants the project a Class L Property Tax Incentive which will provide it with tax breaks for the next 12 years.

Demolition Permits Issued for 1330 W Henderson Street in Lake View

7:00 am on April 11, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A demolition permit was filed this past week for a two-story multi-unit residence along with a detached frame garage located at 1330 W Henderson Street in the Lake View neighborhood. The permit’s owners have been…

Foundation Permit Approved for 1475 N Kingsbury Street at ‘Shops at Big Deahl’ Development

7:45 am on April 10, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Structured Development has received its last remaining foundation permit for its Shops at Big Deahl masterplan. Under the address 1475 N Kingsbury Street, the greenlit 27-story tower will serve as the fourth and final addition to the $250 million scheme, occupying a three-acre parcel in Near North Side‘s Clybourn Avenue corridor.

Preliminary Landmark Status Approved For Puerto Rican Flag Markers In Humboldt Park

7:30 am on April 10, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved preliminary landmark status to the Puerto Rican flag markers located along W Division Street in Humboldt Park. Bookending a stretch of the road known for its Puerto Rican heritage, population, and businesses, the easternmost flag stands near the intersection with N Artesian Avenue and the westernmost at the intersection with N Mozart Street. The designation is a big win in the path towards fully becoming landmarks that will unlock maintenance funding and historical plaques.

Ryan Companies Expands with New West Loop Office

7:00 am on April 10, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

Ryan Companies, a national leader in commercial real estate services, announced last week that it has increased its Chicago presence and will be opening a new downtown office at 224 North Desplaines Street in the West Loop neighborhood. The location will be a total of 6,500 square feet and will accommodate a staff of approximately 35 full-time employees. The firm’s larger office in Westmont will continue to operate.

400 N Lake Shore Drive. Rendering by SOM

Potential Groundbreaking Date Announced For 400 N Lake Shore Drive In Streeterville

7:45 am on April 9, 2022 By Ian Achong

A potential groundbreaking date has been revealed for the residential towers at 400 N Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville. Located on the long vacant site of the failed Chicago Spire development, the two new towers would partially utilize the foundation hole left by the Spire and provide a cap to the Ogden Slip. Developer Related Midwest who is also behind The 78 near the South Loop is working with globally famous skyscraper firm Skidmore Owings & Merrill on the design, the firm responsible for a number of Chicago’s major skyscrapers.

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