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Additional Renderings Revealed For Backbeat Hotel In Lake View
Additional renderings have been revealed for the upcoming Backbeat Hotel at 3257 North Halsted Street in Lake View. Sitting on the corner with West Aldine Avenue, we most recently covered the project  …
Groundbreaking Held For Advocate Hospital In Quantum Park
A groundbreaking has been held for the upcoming Advocate Trinity Hospital at 8000 South Lake Shore Drive on the northern end of the future Quantum Park. The large vacant site sits on the corner with S …
Work starts on $7B 1901 Project, bringing up to 32,000 construction jobs

Work starts on $7B 1901 Project, bringing up to 32,000 construction jobs

15 Jun 2026 Chicago Construction News staff writer
Ground was broken Wednesday on the $7 billion 1901 Project, a sweeping redevelopment around the United Center that will convert more than 55 acres of vacant surface parking lots on Chicago’s West Side …
In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture
The granite monolith soars above a leafy stretch of Chicago’s South Side, a nearly windowless exterior more suited to a sci-fi film set than the state-of-the art presidential museum held within. Crews …
NRC accepts permit application for NANO Nuclear microreactor at University of Illinois
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. says that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has accepted its construction permit application for the company’s KRONOS MMR micro modular reactor planned for the University …
Major Renovation Announced For Jewelers Building
Initial renderings have been revealed for a major renovation of the historic Jewelers Building at 35 East Wacker Drive in The Loop. The now 100-year-old structure sits along the Chicago River at the i …
Bally’s $1.7B Chicago casino development tops out
Bally’s is betting big in Chicago. The global entertainment brand collective, alongside key political stakeholders and its construction team, topped out the $1.7 billion development along the Chicago …
Chicago breaks ground on $5.7B Red Line transit extension
After a decades-long process, a project that aims to transform Chicago’s transit landscape is underway. The Chicago Transit Authority, alongside the Walsh-Vinci Transit Community Partners joint ventur …
Loyola University Chicago breaks ground on nursing and sciences facility
Loyola University Chicago has marked a key milestone in its long-term Campus Plan with the official groundbreaking of a seven-storey nursing and sciences education building on its Lake Shore Campus in …
City Awards $300 Million To Housing Projects City Wide
The City of Chicago, along with the Department of Housing, has announced a major investment in the preservation and construction of affordable housing across the city. Revealed earlier this week, the …
Mixed-Use Development Proposed In West Loop Gate
Details have been revealed for a new mixed-use development at 315 South Jefferson Street in West Loop Gate. Sitting mid-block between West Jackson Boulevard and West Van Buren Street, the upcoming low …
Caissons Permitted For 91 Units At 4006 North Sheridan Road In Uptown
The first permit has been issued to begin construction on a seven-story, 91-unit residential development on the northwest corner of North Sheridan and West Irving Park Roads in Uptown. Catapult Real E …
Two Eight-Unit Buildings Permitted On Vacant Madison Street Lot In East Garfield Park
A pair of permits issued by the City of Chicago on April 3 allow for the construction of eight-unit residential buildings at 2652 and 2656 West Madison Street in East Garfield Park. The permit applica …
Funding And Timeline Announced For Hotel Florence Redevelopment
Funding has been secured for the redevelopment of Hotel Florence at 11111 South Forrestville Avenue, located in the heart of Pullman National Historic Park. The historic structure stands on the corner …
Data center approval a ‘win-win’ for Joliet and skilled tradespeople
After months of debate, a proposal to build what could be the largest data center in Illinois was approved by Joliet City Council last week. The Joliet Technology Center, a 795-acre development will b …
City Council Approves Residential Development Near 606
Plans for a new residential development at 1805 North Campbell Avenue in Logan Square have been approved by the Chicago City Council. The project is set to rise along the 606 trail at the corner of We …
Chicago Fire FC breaks ground on $750M South Loop stadium
Chicago Fire FC officially broke ground today on its new $750 million privately funded soccer stadium in the South Loop, marking a major milestone for the Club and a transformative investment in the c …
Plan Commission Approves The Phoenix In Lake View East
The Chicago Plan Commission has approved plans for the mixed-use development known as “The Phoenix” at 3611 North Halsted Street in Lake View East. Located just north of the intersection with West Add …
Mixed-Use Development Proposed Along Irving Park
Plans have been revealed for a mixed-use development at 3007 West Irving Park Road in the Irving Park neighborhood. Located near the intersection with North Sacramento Avenue and just steps from Horne …
Chicago Build 2025 Sets New Records and Expands with Three New Zones for 2026
Chicago Build has wrapped for another year, delivering record-breaking attendance, expanded conference tracks offering deeper insights for the industry, and more exhibitors than ever before. With exce …
Brand New AI & Digital Construction Zone Announced for Chicago Build 2026
Chicago Build Expo has announced the launch of its brand new AI & Digital Construction Zone, a dedicated area spotlighting the technologies transforming the built environment. Taking place at McCormic …
Brand New Fire Safety & Security Zone Launched at Chicago Build 2026
Chicago Build Expo will launch a new Fire Safety & Security Zone at its 2026 event, bringing together leading manufacturers, technology providers, and industry professionals working across fire protec …
Chicago Build Expo Launches Dedicated HVACR Zone for 2026 Event
Chicago Build Expo will introduce a dedicated HVACR Zone at its 2026 event, bringing together manufacturers, service providers and industry professionals working across heating, ventilation, air condi …
Chicago City Council approves $3B Foundry Park redevelopment in Lincoln Park
The Chicago City Council has approved plans for Foundry Park, a $3 billion redevelopment of the northern portion of the former Lincoln Yards site. Developers JDL and Kayne Anderson could begin constru …
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