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One Winnetka Project Moves Forward

7:45 am on April 3, 2024 By Cooper Billingsley

On March 22, the Winnetka Trustees Board granted unanimous approval for the much-anticipated One Winnetka development. The project is designed by OKW Architects and is being developed by Murphy Development Group. The development will feature a four-story structure encompassing 59 residential units alongside 20,955 square feet of commercial space. Included in the project are 152 parking spaces, distributed with 39 parking spaces at ground level and 113 underground as reported by The Record.

Lawson House Renovation Completed In Near North Side

7:30 am on April 3, 2024 By Ian Achong

Work has officially been completed at the historic Victor F. Lawson House at 30 W Chicago Avenue in the Near North Side. Located on the northeast corner with N Dearborn Street across the street from the massive One Chicago development, the renovation took the 10th place in our 2023 year-end countdown. The work was led by developer Holsten Real Estate with local design firm Farr Associates.

4410 North Greenview Avenue, via Google Maps

Renovation Underway At 4410 North Greenview Avenue In Ravenswood

7:00 am on April 3, 2024 By Max Gillespie

A renovation project is underway at 4410 North Greenview Avenue in Ravenswood, with plans to modernize the three-story, six-dwelling unit apartment building at the address approved on March 28. The initiative, led by Camelot Greenview LLC and estimated to cost $234,000, aims to enhance living conditions and update the property’s interior to meet contemporary standards.

Zoning Application Submitted For Old Town Canvas At 1610 N LaSalle Drive

7:45 am on April 2, 2024 By Ian Achong

A zoning application has been submitted for the mixed-use development dubbed ‘Old Town Canvas’ at 1610 N LaSalle Drive in Old Town. Sitting on the intersection with W North Avenue, we recently covered the project as it received a height bump after some community input. Local developer Fern Hill is behind the proposal originally revealed nearly three years ago.

Lost Legends #12: The Home Insurance Building

7:30 am on April 2, 2024 By Cooper Billingsley

In this edition of ‘Lost Legends,’ we look at what is often considered the worlds first skyscraper, the Home Insurance Building. The groundbreaking building stood 10 stories at a height of 138 feet tall at the time of its initial completion in 1885. In 1891 two floors were added bringing the building to the height of 180 feet.

3347 North Southport Avenue, via Google Maps

Construction Permits Issued For 3347 North Southport Avenue In Southport Corridor

7:00 am on April 2, 2024 By Max Gillespie

Construction permits have been issued for a five-story mixed-use building at 3347 North Southport Avenue in Southport Corridor. Managed by 3347 Southport LLC and designed by architect Timothy LeVaughn, the $4.5 million project was approved on March 29.

Bears President Shifts Stadium Vision Back to Lakefront

7:45 am on April 1, 2024 By Cooper Billingsley

In a recent NFL owners meeting, Chicago Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren declared his intentions on keeping the teams stadium on the lakefront, saying, “The plan will be to put a shovel in the ground on the lakefront,” according to a recent Athletic article.

City Council Approves 4225 W Madison Street In West Garfield Park

7:30 am on April 1, 2024 By Ian Achong

The Chicago City Council has approved the mixed-use development at 4225 W Madison Street in West Garfield Park, located between N Kildare Avenue and N Keeler Avenue. YIMBY recently covered the zoning application earlier this year. The proposal is being led by John Gardner and his wife, who own Furry Paws Chicago in Fulton Market.

2743 West Lexington Street, via Google Maps

New Project Underway At 2743 West Lexington Street In Tri-Taylor

7:00 am on April 1, 2024 By Max Gillespie

The City of Chicago has issued construction permits for a new three-story frame building at 2743 West Lexington Street in Tri-Taylor. Led by owner Keith Ray and developed by Rayland Development Ltd, the project has an estimated budget of $190,000.

Window Installation Begins for Health and Wellness Center at 2933 W Division Street in Humboldt Park

7:45 am on March 31, 2024 By Jack Crawford

In Humboldt Park, at 2933 W Division Street, progress continues on the construction of a new health and wellness center, as window installation has commenced. The architectural firm JGMA has partnered with Humboldt Park Health on this $24 million project. Standing three stories tall and reaching a height of 62 feet, the 45,500-square-foot building will showcase a curved design featuring a pearlescent green and blue facade, complemented by glass curtain wall cut-outs.

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