As the Chicago suburbs face record-high office vacancies, the future of suburban office is likely to hinge on the conversion of outdated buildings into modernized mixed-use spaces, CRE experts said du
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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
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Judy Lamelza Special to Chicago Construction News staff writer Chicago’s West Englewood neighborhood is preparing to witness the rise of an innovative, sustainable mixed-use development called The Reg
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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
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The Chicago City Council has approved a landmark designation for the Monumental Baptist Church. Located at 729 E. Oakwood Boulevard in Bronzeville, the church was originally built in 1899 by architect
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Plans have been revealed for the residential redevelopment of the large vacant site at 3265 North California Avenue in Avondale. Located just north of the intersection with West Belmont Avenue, the L-
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Plans have been revealed for a new residential development at 4404 South Greenwood Avenue in North Kenwood. Located at the corner of East 44th Street, the proposal would replace a large vacant lot wit
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The multifamily real estate sector sends mixed signals as we cross the halfway mark of 2025. Activity has slowed but not stopped, and market conditions are neither recessionary nor red-hot. It’s a yea
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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
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As construction progresses at Emmett Street Apartments, the all-affordable housing development near the Logan Square Blue Line station is getting a new name and artwork in honor of the neighborhood’s
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Developers CIM Group and Golub&Company have revealed the first tenant for the recently renovated Tribune Tower: Chicago's own Museum of Ice Cream! The development consists of luxury condos with a reta
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Naper Settlement will receive a grant of $700,000 from the state of Illinois to help fund construction of a new welcome center. The new center will feature ADA-accessible features to accommodate more
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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
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Renovation permits have been issued for the new home of the National Public Housing Museum and associated apartments at 925 S. Ada. As part of Roosevelt Square Phase 3B, the development will be conver
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Nevele22, a seven-story building located at 1122 W Chicago Avenue is close to completion. Prior to the construction of Nevele22, the site was used as a parking lot and occupied three smaller buildings
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The Chicago Park District Campus is estimated to cost $65 million and will include a multi-story office space, a gym, locker rooms and multi-purpose rooms for the community. The joint venture between
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16 Sept 2021
Joe Ward and Justin Laurence, Block Club Chicago
Courtenay Elementary School will be upgraded and receive $2.1 million from the city to build an accessible playground and include a nature walk. The upgrade will include a playground for older and you
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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
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Plans have been revealed for another hotel in the North Halsted neighborhood at 3350 North Halsted Street. Located mid-block between West Roscoe Street and West Buckingham Place, the development would
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A construction permit has been issued for the new upcoming community center 6623 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in West Woodlawn. Located just north of the intersection with E Marquette Road, the de
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At the height of summer, builders get busy on jobsites to get the most out of long days while they can. But working longer isn’t the only way to get a leg up on projects while the sun shines. Technolo
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An updated cost has been revealed for the CTA Red Line Extension (RLE) as the agency selects a contractor ahead of construction. Stretching all the way down to 130th Street once completed, the project
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