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Timeline And Renderings Revealed For Halsted Landing In River West
Further details and a timeline have been revealed for ‘Halsted Landing’ at 700 W Chicago Avenue in River West. Located along the river just north of the upcoming casino site, the three-phase developme …
Chicago wrapping up ‘year of building and preserving affordable housing’
Mayor Brandon Johnson says his first year in office was a good one for building and repairing affordable housing across Chicago. “In the past year, we have shifted from patchwork solutions to pioneeri …
Bears unveil plans for new lakefront stadium in Chicago’s Burnham Park project
During a public presentation at Soldier Field last week, the Bears unveiled plans to build a new, fixed-roof stadium along Chicago’s lakefront. The Burnham Park Project includes a new publicly-owned m …
Construction begins on redevelopment of Thompson Center
Joined by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Google Chicago Site Lead Karen Sauder, Prime | Capri Interests today marked the start of construction for the James R. Thompson …
Trammell Crow assembles multi-phase mixed-use development
Trammell Crow Company has unveiled their multi-phase, mixed-use assemblage dubbed Fulton Park Campus. Located in Fulton Market, the assemblage of properties and developments will deliver a combination …
$30 million funding boost to revitalize Illinois downtowns

$30 million funding boost to revitalize Illinois downtowns

26 Apr 2024 Chicago Construction News staff writer
Another $30 million will be added to the Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets Capital (RDMS) program, and the Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Recovery (RISE) program. “To boost job creati …
Chicago’s Most Expensive Condo Being Constructed By Director George Lucas
“Star Wars” creator George Lucas, have expanded his real estate portfolio with the purchase of a $11.2 million 66th-floor penthouse in Streeterville’s 800 N Michagan Avenue building from Citadel found …
Chicago Transit Authority Awarded $111 Million Grant for Blue Line Track Replacement Project
The Chicago Transit Authority released renderings for the new, fully accessible Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr stations last week, after announcing $111 million from the department of transpor …
Groundbreaking launches $300 million ElevateT3 project to upgrade O’Hare

Groundbreaking launches $300 million ElevateT3 project to upgrade O’Hare

23 Apr 2024 Chicago Construction News staff writer
Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony to launch construction on the $300 million ElevateT3 project at O’Hare International Airport to upgrade the ageing terminal facilities. Construction will be pe …
Apollo’s 2000 is officially a Chicago landmark
The Chicago City Council has approved the landmark designation of Apollo’s 2000. Located at 2875 W. Cermak, the popular performance and event venue was formerly known as Marshall Square Theatre and wa …
Multipurpose sports facility will be first completed building at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Foundation has revealed new details, including renderings and a ‘fly-through’ video, of the Home Court, an athletic and event facility being built at the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson …
Phebe and John Gray House is officially a Chicago landmark
The Chicago City Council has approved the landmark design of the Phebe and John Gray House in Irving Park. Located at 4362 W. Grace, the 1850s home is a two-story wood-frame Italianate-style residence …
Mayor Johnson Proposes $1.25B Plan For Development And Housing
Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced a revised $1.25 billion plan on Thursday, aimed at bolstering affordable housing and economic development in Chicago. Notable for its departure from reliance on TIF di …
Chicago commits $151 million to transform aging offices into affordable housing
Chicago has allocated $151 million to repurpose four aging office buildings into residential spaces in the city’s LaSalle Street financial corridor located in the Loop. The four projects, totaling $52 …
Tribune Tower Voted Chicago’s Best Building 2024
After thousands of votes across the tournament, the Tribune Tower has been named Urbanize Chicago’s People’s Choice Best Building 2024! Beating out the Wrigley Building by a healthy margin, the office …
Spectacular new condominiums ready for delivery at The Reed
Featuring sustainable condo living along the riverfront, The Reed in Southbank is an exciting, new, seven-acre, master-planned development that boasts dramatic views out every window and its own magni …
Marathon pour launches construction at 400 Lake Shore
Construction has started on the foundation for a skyscraper at 400 Lake Shore, with 470,000 gallons of concrete being poured into the old Spire hole last week with a 12-hour-long parade of trucks, 76- …
Obama Presidential Center Nears Full Height In Jackson Park
Construction is nearing full height for the Obama Presidential Center at 6000 S Stony Island Avenue in Jackson Park. The center, spearheaded by the Obama Foundation, will replace a portion of the park …
Primient plans $400-million capital investment in Decatur

Primient plans $400-million capital investment in Decatur

11 Mar 2024 Chicago Construction News staff writer
Primient says it will spend $400 million over the next five years in infrastructure and operations to improve refining and drying practices and further ensure quality and reliability. The company is t …
CTA receives $111 million in funding for Forest Park Branch Rebuild
The Chicago Transit Authority was recently awarded $111 million by the Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities Grant Program, which will be used to replace more than 10,000 feet of Blu …
New all-electric apartment building pioneers sustainable living in Chicago

New all-electric apartment building pioneers sustainable living in Chicago

17 Mar 2024 Chicago Construction News Staff Writer
In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable living, a new 15-unit apartment building has emerged on the Near West Side, setting a new standard in construction practices. Developed by Darshan Desai, i …
CRG and Shapack celebrate groundbreaking of 220 N. Ada
Developers Shapack Partners, CRG, and KMW Communities recently celebrated the groundbreaking of their mixed-use development at 220 N. Ada. Located at the southwest corner of W. Fulton St and N. Ada St …
Nation’s deepest dive pool to be built in North Chicago
Diveheart, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives through scuba diving and therapy, is building the nation’s deepest diving pool in Lake County. The facility is being called a marve …
It takes two to make a thing go right: Construction starts on a pair of towers at old Chicago Spire site
The end is here for the infamous manmade crater at Lake Shore Drive and Grand Avenue. The twisting, 2,000-foot tall Chicago Spire was supposed to grow from this 75-foot deep hole. But the project fell …
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