Initial Plans Revealed For ComEd Redevelopment Of 333 S LaSalle Street In The Loop

ComEd has announced plans to redevelop the existing trading building at 333 S LaSalle Street in The Loop. Located on the corner with W Van Buren Street, the low-rise building is adjacent to the Board of Trade tower and for many years held the last open-outcry trading pits in Chicago. The purchase, which was finalized in November, marks the end of a long history for in-person trading that helped power the local economy, which now relies on virtual operations.

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2511 N Lawndale Avenue

New Demolition Permits Issued for 2511 North Lawndale Avenue in Logan Square

A demolition permit has been issued for a two-story, multi-unit coach house in the rear at 2511 North Lawndale Avenue in the Logan Square neighborhood. The permit’s owners have been listed as BM Construction & Remodeling. As of the time of this writing, there are plans submitted for a two-story single-family home. The future construction will feature a basement, a detached two-car garage, as well as front and rear decks.

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Bill Introduced Would Create Bronzeville National Heritage Area

A bill in 2021 was introduced to create a new national heritage area in Bronzeville dedicated to its significance in the nation’s culture. The two bills H.R. 670 and S.511 are now being reviewed by a subcommittee on National Parks before being voted on by the House and senate respectively. The bills would create the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area, becoming one of three in the state and are backed by US Representative Bobby Rush, who recently announced won’t be seeking a 16th term, and Senator Dick Durbin.

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1402 S Western Avenue

New Demolition Permit Issued for 1402 S Western Avenue Near West Side

A demolition permit has been issued for a two-story, masonry building at 1402 S Western Avenue in the Near West Side neighborhood. The permit’s owners have been listed as 1860 N Elston LLC. As of the time of this writing, no plans appear to have been submitted to upgrade any of the zoning designations for this property and there are currently no plans for any future construction.

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