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State Signs Sale Of Thompson Center In The Loop

7:45 am on April 2, 2022 By Ian Achong

The State of Illinois has officially signed a contract selling the Thompson Center at 100 W Randolph Street in The Loop. The controversial but architecturally significant building located on the corner with N Clark Street will now receive a multi-million dollar renovation that will forever change its appearance and use. The winning bid for the center came from the Prime Group headed by Michael Reschke with JAHN Architects, the firm of the center’s original architect Helmut Jahn, leading the design efforts for the renovation.

Site of 1021 W Polk Street prior to demolition

Foundation Work Proceeds for 1021 W Polk Street in Little Italy

7:30 am on April 2, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Below-grade foundation work can be seen at the site of 1021 W Polk Street in Little Italy, where a new three-story residential development has been planned. Prior to construction, the lot was occupied by a two-story brick building that underwent demolition last year.

New Permits Issued for 4922 South Forrestville Avenue in Grand Boulevard

7:00 am on April 2, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was approved earlier this week for a new two-story residential building at 4922 South Forrestville Avenue in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood. Red Van Construction is listed as the owner and plans indicate this project will yield two total units, each with rear wooden decks. The development will be accompanied by a two-vehicle private masonry garage. The development will replace a vacant lot.

Foundation Work Continues for UIC’s Computer Design Research and Learning Center in Little Italy

7:45 am on April 1, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Foundation work is progressing for the University of Illinois Chicago’s new computer science building, set to rise five stories at 900 W Taylor Street in Little Italy. Known as the Computer Design Research and Learning Center, this five-story structure will attach to UIC’s existing Science and Engineering Labs building while adding 135,000 square feet of new programming.

City Council Approves Mixed-Use Expansion At 3150 N Racine Avenue In Lakeview

7:30 am on April 1, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the rezoning for a mixed-use development at 3150 N Racine Avenue in Lakeview. The project on the corner with W Belmont Avenue recently received its approval from the Plan Commission and will be able to proceed with permitting when it sees fit. Being developed as an expansion to the adjacent Single Room Occupancy (SRO) building operated by developer Mercy Housing, the expansion continues the same design language and is being led by local firm Landon Bone Baker.

New Permit Issued for 3018 W Lyndale Street in Logan Square

7:00 am on April 1, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was issued last week for a three-story residential building with a masonry facade at 3018 W Lyndale Street in the Logan Square neighborhood. The proposed project’s owner is listed as Volo Holdings LLC. The permit details that there will be three dwelling units, a basement, rear porches, and a detached three-car garage. Both structures will feature their own rooftop decks. The construction will replace a vacant lot.

City Council Approves New High-Rises In Fulton Market

7:45 am on March 31, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the rezoning for two new high-rises in Fulton Market. The projects are located on opposite ends of the district, with the residential-based 1353 W Fulton Street anchoring the west end of the growing area and 360 N Green Street continuing the string of commercial mixed-use properties along Green Street on the eastern end of the neighborhood. Both towers recently received Plan Commission approval as well.

1039-41 W Belmont Avenue Passes Third Story in Lakeview

7:30 am on March 31, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Construction has surpassed the third floor at 1039-41 W Belmont Avenue, a four-story retail and residential building in Lakeview. The mixed-use structure has been planned by the occupying owner Cumin Restaurant, originally listed as Kathmandu Properties in the issued permit. Prior to construction, the parcel was occupied by a two-story masonry building, which was demolished in 2019.

New Permits Issued for 6320 S Champlain Avenue in Woodlawn

7:00 am on March 31, 2022 By Bee Ricketts

A permit was issued last week for a two-story residential building with a masonry facade at 6320 S Champlain Avenue in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The proposed project’s owner is listed as Greenline Development Inc and this is a companion build to a nearby property reported on last week. The permit details the construction of two units with a basement and a detached two-vehicle garage at the rear of the building site. The construction will fill a vacant lot.

Final Touches Remain for 320 S Canal Street in West Loop Gate

7:45 am on March 30, 2022 By Jack Crawford

Both landscaping and facade work are nearing completion for the 52-story 320 S Canal Street, aka BMO Tower, located near the southern end of West Loop Gate. This 727-foot-tall office tower has been co-developed by Riverside Investment & Development and Convexity Properties.

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