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Turner Announces Strategy to Promote Long-term Sustainability of the Company
Turner Construction Company is pleased to announce that it is connecting a range of existing programs together with new commitments into an overall strategy to meet the evolving needs of our people, c …
IDOT invests $910 million in infrastructure projects

IDOT invests $910 million in infrastructure projects

05 Jul 2023 Special to Chicago Construction News
Judy Lamelza Special to Chicago Construction News Infrastructure construction in Illinois is on the brink of a renaissance as the state embarks on a historic spree of highway and bridge development pr …
Chicago YIMBY Tours Foundry At Wendelin Park
This past week, Chicago YIMBY toured Foundry at Wendelin Park, a 27-story mixed-use tower at 1475 North Kingsbury Street in Near North Side. Undertaken by Structured Development alongside White Oak Re …
Construction starts on I-270 bridge over Mississippi River
Chicago Construction News staff writer Construction has started on Interstate 270 to replace the Chain of Rocks Bridge over the Mississippi River with twin bridges to help improve freight transportati …
City of Chicago to host 10th annual Procurement Symposium on July 13
The Chicago Department of Procurement Services (DPS) will host its annual Procurement Symposium (formerly known as the Vendor Fair) on Thursday, July 13, at Malcolm X College (1900 W. Jackson Blvd.) f …
Developer presents Morgan/Kinzie development to the community
VISTA Property Group recently presented their proposal for three towers at the intersection of W. Kinzie St and N. Morgan St to the local community. Addressed at 370 N. Morgan, 400 N. Morgan, and 401 …
City Council Approves New Venue In West Town
The Chicago City Council has approved the commercial development at 1675 N Elston Avenue in West Town. Located near the intersection with W Wabansia Avenue and near both Lincoln Yards and the Salt She …
Major construction projects underway at Orland School District 135
Orland School District 135 is initiating a massive construction effort involving five significant projects across the district. These developments are designed to expand and enhance the current school …
Onni receives approval for revised Phase 1 at Halsted Pointe
The Chicago Department of Planning and Development recently granted Onni Group site plan approval and a minor change request for the first phase of Halsted Pointe.  Initially approved back in late sum …
Salesforce Tower Finalizes Landscaping At 333 W Wolf Point Plaza In River North
Salesforce Tower Chicago, a 60-story office skyscraper at 333 W Wolf Point Plaza in River North, is making final landscaping touches around its 850-foot-tall structure. This development marks the fina …
225 N Elizabeth Approaches Final Height In Fulton Market
Work on Fulton Market‘s 225 N Elizabeth Street is now nearing its pinnacle, as both structural and facade work continues to advance for the 28-story mixed-use Fulton Market project. Taking shape on wh …
Downtown Chicago Office Sublease Inventory Hits Highest Mark Yet
Available sublease space in downtown Chicago reached another historic high in the second quarter, hitting nearly 8.1M SF as the business district continues to reckon with the fallout of hybrid and rem …
Permits issued for 4861 N. Hermitage
A full building permit has been issued for a new condo building at 4861 N. Hermitage. The building site is a mid-block parcel located between W. Lawrence Ave and W. Ainslie St. Developer Longford Cons …
Plan Commission Approves Tower At 1300 W Lake Street In West Loop
The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the mixed-use development at 1300 W Lake Street in the West Loop. Located on the northwest corner with N Elizabeth Street in the growing west end of the neighb …
One Six Six Completes Construction In Fulton Market
The newly completed 21-story mixed-use building, One Six Six, is now open for lease in West Loop’s Fulton Market. Located at 166 N Aberdeen Street, this Greystar-led development has replaced the forme …
Noble Work: In Conversation with Carol Ross Barney, FAIA

Noble Work: In Conversation with Carol Ross Barney, FAIA

13 Jun 2023 AIA CHICAGO CHICAGO ARCHITECT MAGAZINE
In Conversation: Carol Ross Barney  In April, Jen Masengarb, Assoc. AIA, Executive Director, sat down for a conversation with Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, winner of the 2023 AIA Gold Medal. Barney is the …
Pickleball Chain To Launch First Of 5 Chicago ‘Eatertainment’ Destinations Later This Year
“Pickle Haus will be the first of its kind to combine best-in-class pickleball courts with a top-tier food and beverage program,” Hubbard Street Managing Partner Graham Palmer said in a release. “Our …
Facade Approaches Roof Height For Embry Condo Development In West Loop
Embry, a 16-story condominium tower in the West Loop, is progressing in construction, with cladding nearing the roofline. Located at 21 N May Street, the project is an initiative by Sulo Development, …
CTA picks finalists for Red Line Extension construction bids
Chicago Construction News staff writer The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has selected three pre-qualified teams to submit proposals on the project to extend rail service to Chicago’s Far South Side. …
Permit issued for 3355 N. Southport The mixed-use project will have 6 units and retail space
A full building permit has been issued for a mixed-use development at 3355 N. Southport. Located just south of the intersection of N. Southport Ave and W. Roscoe St, the project site is a midblock lot …
Chicago Architecture Biennial announces participants for fifth edition
A selection of more than 70 architects, artists and designers including Carol Ross Barney, LOT-EK and Anupama Kundoo have been selected to participate in Chicago's architecture festival in the fall, o …
Plan Commission Reviews DPI Within The 78
A courtesy presentation has been given to the Plan Commission on the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) at 1519 S Wells Street in The 78. The mega-development sits just west of the South Loop and rece …
Plan Commission approves 18th/Peoria development plan
The Chicago Plan Commission has approved and adopted the 18th and Peoria Development Framework Plan. Spanning 6.3 acres in Pilsen, the property is bounded by 16th St to the north, Newberry Ave to the …
Chicago Plan Commission adopts Red Line Extension plan

Chicago Plan Commission adopts Red Line Extension plan

30 May 2023 Special to Chicago Construction News
Chicago Construction News staff writer The Chicago Plan Commission has adopted the Red Line Extension (RLE) Transit-Supportive Development (TSD) plan. Led by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) in par …
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