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Chicago approves $158 million in bonds for downtown office conversions, major redevelopment projects
Chicago City Council has approved $158 million in tax-exempt housing revenue bonds for the LaSalle Residences project to repurpose office space into 226 residential units and the Monroe Residences and …
Renderings emerge for Satellite Concourse 1 as part of O’Hare 21
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Aviation have unveiled the design of Satellite Concourse 1, the first major component of the O’Hare 21 Terminal Area Plan expansion and modernizatio …
25 story mixed-use building in Chicago gets plan approval
The Chicago Plan Commission has approved Sterling Bay’s mixed-use development at 2033 N. Kingsbury. This project, situated directly across from Lincoln Yards North, bridges the gap between the high-de …
Plan Commission approves 2033 N. Kingsbury
The Chicago Plan Commission has approved Sterling Bay’s proposed mixed-use development at 2033 N. Kingsbury. Originally announced in September 2022, the project site is directly across the street from …
Chicago kicks off road construction season

Chicago kicks off road construction season

19 May 2024 Chicago Construction News staff writer
The City of Chicago has started the 2023 road construction season, highlighting one of several projects – resurfacing of 3.75 miles of 63rd Street between Harlem Avenue and Calumet Avenue. Work includ …
Plan Commission Approves 370 N Carpenter Street In West Loop
The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the mixed-use development at 370 N Carpenter Street in the West Loop. Located on the intersection with N Aberdeen Street near the upcoming Fulton Park campus, …
CDC approves $14 million TIF for Oak/Larrabee
The Community Development Commission has approved $14 million in TIF funding for a mixed-income residential development at 993 N. Larrabee. Planned by Brinshore Development and The Michaels Organizati …
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- …
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