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Google Lands $85 Million Permit For Interior Renovations At The Thompson Center
07 Jan 2026
Daniel Schnell
As the Thompson Center inches closer to full installation of its new glass skin, a permit has been issued to allow interior renovations for the future Google Chicago headquarters. Previous permits hav …
Granite begins $138M rehabilitation of historic Lake Street Bridge in Chicago
28 Oct 2025
CCN Staff Writer
Construction is underway on a $138 million rehabilitation of the historic Lake Street Bascule Bridge, one of Chicago’s most recognizable pieces of infrastructure. The project, awarded by the Chicago D …
Glass, Brick Highlight Progress At Aberdeen Crossing
10 Oct 2025
Daniel Schell
Scaffolding shrouds Aberdeen Crossing as brickwork rises on the West Town residential development at 1100 West Grand Avenue. Nearly all the glass is now in place, save for a few panes to be placed on …
Gov. Pritzker Announces Largest Infrastructure Program in State History
08 Oct 2025
State of Illinois Writer
CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) joined state and local leaders, labor and transportation stakeholders today to announce the largest multi-year progr …
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 …
Greyhound Site Redevelopment Would Make Chicago America’s Largest City Without A Downtown Bus Station
20 Apr 2023
A critical hub for more than 500,000 mostly lower-income travelers and Chicago’s reputation as the Midwest’s most important travel crossroads are at risk, according to a new study highlighting the lik …
Groundbreaking Announced for 1245 W Fulton Market Street in West Loop
10 Sept 2022
Ian Achong, Chicago YIMBY
New details have been revealed for the groundbreaking of the mixed-use development at 1245 W Fulton Market Street in the West Loop. Located on the intersection with N Elizabeth Street, the new structu …
Groundbreaking Imminent for Residential Development at 4600 N Marine Drive in Uptown
03 Sept 2022
Ian Achong, Chicago YIMBY
Initial permits have been approved for a residential development at 4600 N Marine Drive in Uptown. Located on the intersection with W Wilson Avenue in front of Montrose Beach, the project replaces a s …
Google Will Buy the Thompson Center
29 Jul 2022
Lukas Kugler, URBANIZE Chicago
Google has announced its agreement to buy the Thompson Center, a move that is set to potentially revitalize the Loop after big tenants moved out to new towers and the pandemic led to office space cuts …
Groundbreaking Timeline Announced for 3636 N Lake Shore Drive in Lake View East
29 Jul 2022
Jack Crawford, Chicago YIMBY
Alderman Cappleman has announced that 3636 N Lake Shore Drive in Lake View East will commence construction during the fourth quarter of this year. The developer for this mixed-use proposal is City Clu …
Google Will Occupy Chicago’s Thompson Center Beginning in 2026
27 Jul 2022
Matt Hickman, The Architect's Newspaper
Following early morning news that the sale of the James R. Thompson Center was nearly finalized, Google has revealed itself as the future new tenant of the iconic, Helmut Jahn–designed office building …
Groundbreakings Announced For Two Fulton Market Projects
21 Apr 2022
Ian Achong, Chicago Yimby
Potential groundbreaking have been announced for two Fulton Market projects after securing the land sale and anchor tenants this week. The two projects in question are the life sciences building at 40 …
Greystar Starts Construction on Chicago Tower
21 Oct 2021
Ioana Muresan
Greystar has broken ground on a 21-story development in Chicago’s Fulton Market area. The company is working with architects Solomon Cordwell Buenz to complete the community by March 2023. The develop …
Glass Installation For BMO Tower Reaches Full Height
20 Aug 2021
Jack Crawford, Chicago YIMBY
Glass installation has reached the peak of Chicago's BMO Tower. The new development is one of Chicago's tallest new office building and has been planned by Riverside Investment and Development alongsi …
Gilbane Builds A New 10-Story, 375,000 SF Courthouse Tower in Joliet
11 Aug 2021
Gilbane
The existing courthouse was constructed in 1969 to serve around 250,000 residents. The new 10-story building will consist of 38 courtrooms, offices for the Will County Clerk of the Circuit Court, and …
Giant Chicago Spire Hole To Be Replaced By ‘Sister Towers’ Under Latest Plan
11 Mar 2020
Justin Laurence, Block Club Chicago
The towers at 400 N. Lake Shore Drive would rise 875 and 765 feet high. Plans also call for the completion of DuSable Park and the eastern edge of the Riverwalk.
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