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City Awards $300 Million To Housing Projects City Wide
The City of Chicago, along with the Department of Housing, has announced a major investment in the preservation and construction of affordable housing across the city. Revealed earlier this week, the …
Mixed-Use Development Proposed In West Loop Gate
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 …
Caissons Permitted For 91 Units At 4006 North Sheridan Road In Uptown
The first permit has been issued to begin construction on a seven-story, 91-unit residential development on the northwest corner of North Sheridan and West Irving Park Roads in Uptown. Catapult Real E …
Two Eight-Unit Buildings Permitted On Vacant Madison Street Lot In East Garfield Park
A pair of permits issued by the City of Chicago on April 3 allow for the construction of eight-unit residential buildings at 2652 and 2656 West Madison Street in East Garfield Park. The permit applica …
Funding And Timeline Announced For Hotel Florence Redevelopment
Funding has been secured for the redevelopment of Hotel Florence at 11111 South Forrestville Avenue, located in the heart of Pullman National Historic Park. The historic structure stands on the corner …
Data center approval a ‘win-win’ for Joliet and skilled tradespeople
After months of debate, a proposal to build what could be the largest data center in Illinois was approved by Joliet City Council last week. The Joliet Technology Center, a 795-acre development will b …
City Council Approves Residential Development Near 606
Plans for a new residential development at 1805 North Campbell Avenue in Logan Square have been approved by the Chicago City Council. The project is set to rise along the 606 trail at the corner of We …
Chicago Fire FC breaks ground on $750M South Loop stadium
Chicago Fire FC officially broke ground today on its new $750 million privately funded soccer stadium in the South Loop, marking a major milestone for the Club and a transformative investment in the c …
Plan Commission Approves The Phoenix In Lake View East
The Chicago Plan Commission has approved plans for the mixed-use development known as “The Phoenix” at 3611 North Halsted Street in Lake View East. Located just north of the intersection with West Add …
Mixed-Use Development Proposed Along Irving Park
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 …
Chicago Build 2025 Sets New Records and Expands with Three New Zones for 2026
Chicago Build has wrapped for another year, delivering record-breaking attendance, expanded conference tracks offering deeper insights for the industry, and more exhibitors than ever before. With exce …
Brand New AI & Digital Construction Zone Announced for Chicago Build 2026
Chicago Build Expo has announced the launch of its brand new AI & Digital Construction Zone, a dedicated area spotlighting the technologies transforming the built environment. Taking place at McCormic …
Brand New Fire Safety & Security Zone Launched at Chicago Build 2026
Chicago Build Expo will launch a new Fire Safety & Security Zone at its 2026 event, bringing together leading manufacturers, technology providers, and industry professionals working across fire protec …
Chicago Build Expo Launches Dedicated HVACR Zone for 2026 Event
Chicago Build Expo will introduce a dedicated HVACR Zone at its 2026 event, bringing together manufacturers, service providers and industry professionals working across heating, ventilation, air condi …
Chicago City Council approves $3B Foundry Park redevelopment in Lincoln Park
The Chicago City Council has approved plans for Foundry Park, a $3 billion redevelopment of the northern portion of the former Lincoln Yards site. Developers JDL and Kayne Anderson could begin constru …
New Boutique Hotel Announced For North Halsted
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 …
Plan Commission Approves 215 Racine In Fulton Market
The Chicago Plan Commission has approved plans for a mixed-use development at 215 North Racine Avenue in Fulton Market. Located just north of the intersection with Lake Street, the proposal has been i …
New Renderings Revealed For Concourse D At O’Hare International Airport
Additional renderings have been revealed as part of a new fly-through video of the upcoming Concourse D at O’Hare International Airport. The new concourse marks the first major expansion at the airpor …
ComEd Demolishes 1920s Industrial Office Building At 900 South Clinton In South Loop
Demolition of a 1920s-era industrial-style office building is underway at 900 South Clinton Street in the South Loop. It was most recently the home of Susanin’s Auctioneers & Appraisers, whose signage …
Updated Renderings Revealed For 3233 North Sheffield Avenue In Lake View
Updated renderings have been revealed for the residential development at 3233 North Sheffield Avenue as the project receives approval from the local alderman. Located near the intersection with West S …
Winter (January) 2026 issue of Chicago Construction News published
The Winter (January) 2026 issue of Chicago Construction News has been published. Stories include: Pritzker signs law creating Northern Illinois Transit Authority, overhauling transit oversight; 2026 C …
Plans Progress For Leona’s Restaurant Replacement In Rogers Park
The Chicago City Council has approved plans for a mixed-use development at 6935 North Sheridan Road in Rogers Park. First announced nearly a year ago with a taller design, the current iteration of the …
Google Lands $85 Million Permit For Interior Renovations At The Thompson Center
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 …
As Construction Continues, A Big Revision Permit Comes Through For “The Lake”
A revision permit was issued this week by the City of Chicago for the new social club under construction at 205 West Superior Street in River North. With progress now up to the third floor on the exte …
Chicago Build 2026 Returns Bigger Than Ever at McCormick Place, October 28-29!
Chicago Build 2026, the Midwest’s largest construction and design show, returns to McCormick Place on October 28-29. Join 30,000+ AEC professionals for two action-packed days of world-class content ac …
Chicago Build 2025 Shatters Records and Energizes the Industry
Chicago Build 2025 has officially concluded, marking its most successful edition yet and setting a new standard for the Midwest’s largest construction and design show. Over two inspiring days at McCor …
Construction begins on The Cubes at Roosevelt & Kostner
Construction has begun on The Cubes at Roosevelt & Kostner, a two-building, 364,102-square-foot industrial campus on a 20.8-acre site at the southwest corner of Roosevelt Rd and Kostner Ave. The proje …
Multi-Building Residential Development Proposed In Avondale
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- …
Permits issued for two residential buildings at LeClaire Courts
Two full building permits have been issued for the two buildings that make up the first phase of residential redevelopment of LeClaire Courts. Planned by Habitat and Cabrera Capital Partners, the 32-a …
City Council Approves Mixed-Use Development In Lakeview
The Chicago City Council has approved a mixed-use development at 1215 West Belmont Avenue in Lakeview. Located near the intersection with North Racine Avenue, the project was originally announced this …
Granite begins $138M rehabilitation of historic Lake Street Bridge in Chicago
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 …
Further Details Revealed For 214 North Morgan Street In Fulton Market
Further renderings and details have been revealed for the upcoming mixed-use development at 214 North Morgan Street in Fulton Market. Sitting mid-block between Lake and Fulton Streets, the current hig …
​Why Chicago's Urban Sustainability Plan Actually Works (2025 Case Study)
Chicago stands as a pioneer among major cities by successfully powering all 411 municipal buildings with 100% renewable energy. This remarkable urban sustainability milestone materialized on January 1 …
Foundation Work Has Begun On Ten Residential Units At 2206 West Lawrence in Ravenswood
Excavation is underway for a five-story, ten-unit residential building at 2206 West Lawrence Avenue in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Piles of sand and soil have built up at the back of the construction …
Digital twin and its applications in the construction industry: A state-of-art systematic review
Abstract The construction industry has a great impact on social and economic development because of its wide coverage and a large number of stakeholders involved. It is precisely owing to its large vo …
Committee On Zoning Approves Upzoning Of Broadway Along North Side
The Chicago Committee on Zoning has approved plans to upzone a large stretch of Broadway across the Far North Side. Earlier this year, we covered the announcement of the new initiative led by the Depa …
Retrofitting Chicago’s Bungalows For Their Next 100 Years
Chicago’s stock of classic bungalows was constructed during an era when many of the creature comforts we take for granted today were the stuff of science fiction. There was no residential air conditio …
Foundations Permitted For 12-Story Phase 1C At Southbridge
A permit has been issued to begin foundation construction for the 12-story residential tower at State and 23rd Streets on the Near South Side. Assigned to the address of 2305 South State Street, the b …
The Rise of Sustainable Real Estate Development in Chicago
Chicago has seen a surge in the number of sustainable real estate developments. It’s a growing trend that can help save the environment and money in the long run. The city encourages developers to bui …
Additional Details Revealed For Imani Village Near Pullman
Additional details have been revealed for the larger Imani Village development at the intersection of South Cottage Grove Avenue and East 95th Street, within the Pullman area. Located just east of Chi …
18 Units Permitted For 4125 North Narragansett Avenue In Portage Park
A permit to build 18 residential units languishing in the Chicago Data Portal since September 2024 has now been issued by the City of Chicago. That permission was granted on October 8th for 4125 North …
Stellantis announces $13 billion U.S. expansion, reopening Belvidere plant and adding 5,000 jobs
Stellantis plans to invest $13 billion over the next four years to expand its manufacturing footprint in the United States — including reopening its idled Belvidere, Illinois, plant — in what the auto …
Cardinal Compliance Consultants Joins Chicago Build for the First Time — Winning the Marketing Campaign Competition with their Powerful Message About Safety
Cardinal Compliance Consultants is set to make their debut at Chicago Build Expo 2025 after being named the winner of this year’s Marketing Campaign Competition, recognized for delivering a clear, hum …
Chicago Organizers Feel Whiplash as Trump Administration Freezes Funding for Red Line Extension
The Trump administration paused $2.1 billion in federal funding for Chicago transit infrastructure that had already been signed off on during the Biden administration. White House budget director Russ …
GBI Hosts Journey to Net Zero™ Learning Lab in Chicago – October 28
Chicago, IL — The Green Building Initiative (GBI) will host its Journey to Net Zero™ Learning  Lab: Chicago on October 28, an experiential half-day workshop designed to equip building professionals wi …
Road projects in 30 suburbs are on hold amid IDOT review into contractor with ties to Palumbo family
All told, 20 road projects totaling over $50 million likely won’t get underway until 2026 as the Illinois Department of Transportation continues its investigation into Builders Paving LLC, which in tu …
City Council Approves XS Tennis Hotel + Residences In Washington Park
The Chicago City Council has approved a mixed-use development at 5301 South State Street in Washington Park. Located at the intersection with East 53rd Street, the proposal will replace a large vacant …
Residential Conversion For 223 West Erie Street Approved By City Council
The Chicago City Council has approved the residential conversion of 223 West Erie Street in River North. Located at the intersection with North Franklin Street and bordered by CTA tracks to the west, …
Logan Square’s Community Land Trust Building 12 Affordable Condos For NW Side Families
The condos, some of which will be built on land donated by a neighbor, are a first for the group, which received $1 million in federal funding for the Cortland project from Rep. Delia Ramirez. LOGAN S …
First Row Of Cambridge Avenue Townhomes Tops Out Cenacle Retreat Site
The first row of townhomes on the former Cenacle Retreat land in Lincoln Park have topped out. Addressed as 2329 North Cambridge Avenue, the row of homes extends off a short segment of the street exte …
Bears unveil $2 billion Arlington Heights stadium plan with 56,000 construction jobs projected
The Chicago Bears have released new renderings for a proposed $2 billion stadium in Arlington Heights, committing to build the 60,000-seat facility on the former Arlington International Racecourse sit …
Preliminary Landmark Status Approved For Loop High-Rises
Preliminary landmark recommendations have been approved by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks for two buildings in The Loop, ahead of their residential conversions. Located at 19 South LaSalle Street …
City Council approves hotel tower at 6402 S. Stony Island
The 26-story tower would stand 316 feet tall with 250 hotel keys. The Chicago City Council has approved a planned hotel tower development at 6402 S. Stony Island. Located near the Obama Presidential C …
Glass, Brick Highlight Progress At Aberdeen Crossing
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 …
4529 North Western Rising Above Street Level In Lincoln Square
Construction has reached the second floor on the four-story, eight-unit residential building at 4529 North Western Avenue in Lincoln Square. As concrete block rises, so too rises the brick finish, whi …
PsiQuantum Breaks Ground on America’s Largest Quantum Computing Project in Chicago
Company Will Build and Deploy Intermediate-Scale Test Systems and America’s First Utility-Scale Quantum Computer at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park CHICAGO, Ill. — PsiQuantum today brok …
NEW YORK, NY (September 00, 2025) — Newmark announces that Robert Hess, the Company’s Vice Chairman of Global Strategy and Occupier Solutions, will serve as a keynote speaker at the 2025 Chicago Build …
Gov. Pritzker Announces Largest Infrastructure Program in State History
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 …
Work begins to renovate Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park in south Rockford
ROCKFORD — The International Women’s Baseball Center on Monday celebrated a milestone in its effort to renovate the historic Beyer Stadium and energize a love of the game for women and girls here and …
U.S. Department of Transportation Statement on Review of Chicago's Discriminatory, Unconstitutional Processes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following statement: This week, USDOT issued an interim final rule (IFR) barring race- and sex-based contracting requirements from f …
Residential Proposal In Oak Park Moves Forward Towards Approval
Plans are moving forward for a new residential development at 1035 South Boulevard in Oak Park. Located along the CTA Green Line tracks at the corner of South Marion Street, the new structure would re …
CIOB: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Why The Government Must Invest in Early Construction Education - Chicago Build 2025

CIOB: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Why The Government Must Invest in Early Construction Education - Chicago Build 2025

06 Oct 2025 Chris Soffe, Vice Chairman Americas at Gleeds and Past President of CIOB
Chris Soffe is a past President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Vice Chairman of Gleeds America’s. Ahead of CIOB taking part in Chicago Build, he tells us why engaging with young …
Twenty Units Approved For 2245 West Monroe Street On The Near West Side
A 20-unit residential building has been permitted for construction at 2245 West Monroe Street on the city’s Near West Side. YIMBY first learned about the proposal back in May, and on September 25, the …

The 78

02 Oct 2025
The 78 is a $7 billion mixed-use project planned by developer Related Midwest for 62 acres of former railroad property along the South Branch of the Chicago River in the Near South Side community area …
Steel Begins Forming For Tiny Giants Facility, Residences Next To Horner Park
Steel is being erected for the four-story Tiny Giants Early Learning Center mixed-use project on the southwest corner of California and Montrose Avenues in the Horner Park neighborhood. Concrete cores …
Full Permit Issued For 40-Unit Lawrence Gateway In Albany Park
A permit was issued by the city on September 24 to allow the construction of Lawrence Gateway, a residential development from MAS Ventures at 2919 West Lawrence Avenue in Albany Park. The application …
Three Demolition Permits Will Clear North Center Site For SFR Permitted In August
Four demolition permits issued by the City of Chicago on September 22 will clear space for a single-family home permitted back in August. A duplex multi-unit residence spanning 2145 to 2149 West Bradl …
Aims Community College Builds for Wellness, Equity and the Future

Aims Community College Builds for Wellness, Equity and the Future

26 Sept 2025 Colorado Real Estate Journal Writer
Aims Community College, located in Greeley, Colorado, is taking a bold step toward holistic student support by developing its new Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC). More than just a building, …
Northwestern Medicine Bronzeville Outpatient Center now open
The building at 4822 S. Cottage Grove has completed construction Northwestern Medicine recently announced the opening of its new outpatient care center in Bronzeville. Located at 4822 S. Cottage Grove …
Water agencies across the globe face the challenge of delivering complex capital programs to provide, improve and replace key public service delivery systems
Aging infrastructure, booming urban populations and more intense climate events have stretched the capabilities of existing infrastructure. These changes have ushered in a new era of investment across …
ADU Permitted For Vintage Ukrainian Village Building Under Renovation
A three-story with basement Ukrainian Village building that received a permit for an addition back in March now has permission to build an Additional Dwelling Unit in the basement. Volo Holdings is th …
CDC approves $22 million in TIF funding for 5853 N. Broadway
The $72.8 million building will have 90 affordable apartments The Community Development Commission has approved $22 million in TIF funding and a $1 land sale for the affordable residential development …
Approval Granted For Three-Flat At 5635 South Wabash Avenue In Washington Park
A permit was issued on August 29 to allow the construction of a three-story, three-unit residential building at 5635 South Wabash Avenue in Washington Park. The permit comes about seven weeks after it …
Developers secure funding and permit for office to residential conversion at 65 E. Wacker
Wacker Place will become home to 252 luxury apartments Mavrek Development and ACRES Commercial Realty Corp. have closed financing at 65 E Wacker Place, officially named Wacker Place. Located at the in …
Lakeview Landing Nears Its Opening Later This Month In Wrigleyville
Located at 835 West Addison Street in Wrigleyville, all 37 apartments will be one-bedroom, barrier-free units. That means open floor plans with accessible kitchens and appliances, roll-in showers, and …
US contractor Clayco launches Clayco Compute to focus on data centers
US construction contractor Clayco has launched a dedicated data center division. Clayco, a design-build firm, last week announced the launch of Clayco Compute, an integrated data center delivery busin …
Frame-Construction Three-Flat Scores Permit At 941 North Winchester Avenue In West Town
A new permit was issued for 941 North Winchester Avenue in the East Village area of West Town on August 25, allowing for the construction of a three-flat residential building. Concorp Remodeling Inc o …
WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Chicago-headquartered construction firm Skender on Tuesday announced it’s expanded into central Indiana, joining the development team for a $105 million mixed-use project in d …
Five New Units Are Under Construction At 2821 North Orchard Street In Lake View
A five-unit residential building permitted in winter of last year is under construction at 2821 North Orchard Street at the south edge of Lake View. The five-story with basement masonry building got i …
Construction Underway for $440M Renovation of State/Lake CTA Station
Construction has begun on the full reconstruction of one of Chicago’s busiest and most historic transit hubs, marking the start of a $440 million transformation led by the Chicago Department of Transp …
Six-Unit Building Permitted For Double Ashland Avenue Lot In Lincoln Park
A three-story plus basement, six-unit building has been permitted for construction by the City of Chicago at 2720 North Ashland Avenue in Lincoln Park. Platinum Homes Development Corporation applied f …
New firm announces plans for 20MW liquid-cooled data center in Chicago
A new liquid-cooled data center is being developed in downtown Chicago, Illinois. HydraVault, a new data center developer, is behind the scheme, and says the facility will be “designed from the ground …
Major rehabilitation work begins on historic Cortland Street Bridge

Major rehabilitation work begins on historic Cortland Street Bridge

16 Sept 2025 Chicago Construction News Writer
The Chicago Department of Transportation has announced the start of a $40-million rehabilitation project on the Cortland Street Bridge over the North Branch of the Chicago River. Beginning Sept. 22 th …
Construction in Chicago: Betting big amid financing headwinds
Chicago’s construction market is living in two realities at once. Developers are chasing some of the biggest adaptive reuse and infrastructure projects the city has seen in years while also struggling …
Chicago Bears’ Arlington Heights stadium project projected at $5 billion, 56,000 construction jobs
The Chicago Bears have confirmed plans to build a new domed stadium and mixed-use district in Arlington Heights, a $5-billion private development that team officials say will create more than 56,000 c …
Major rehabilitation work begins on historic Cortland Street Bridge

Major rehabilitation work begins on historic Cortland Street Bridge

12 Sept 2025 Chicago Construction News Writer
The Chicago Department of Transportation has announced the start of a $40-million rehabilitation project on the Cortland Street Bridge over the North Branch of the Chicago River. Beginning Sept. 22 th …
Further Details Revealed For Foundry Park
Further details have been revealed about the upcoming Foundry Park development within Lincoln Park. Just last month, we were the first to report when initial site plans were unveiled for the Lincoln Y …
Top construction-related podcasts

Top construction-related podcasts

11 Sept 2025 Matthew Thibault
The AEC industry boasts a vast offering of informative, on-demand programs. Here are some to add to your playlist. While it’s important for construction pros to stay up to date on the latest trends an …
Seven Apartments Permitted For Construction At 6601 South Evans Avenue In Woodlawn
A permit to begin construction on a new residential building has been issued for 6601 South Evans Avenue in Woodlawn. Click Development LLC of Bronzeville filed for the permit on June 19, 2024 and it …
Chicago leads U.S. metros in drop in new apartment construction

Chicago leads U.S. metros in drop in new apartment construction

10 Sept 2025 Chicago Construction News Writer
Chicago is experiencing the steepest decline in new apartment construction of any major U.S. metro this year, with openings set to fall 60.4% to 3,756 units compared with 2024, according to industry d …
Bridgeport Two-Flat Scores A Permit At 3259 South Emerald Avenue
A two-story, two-unit residence has been permitted for construction at 3259 South Emerald Avenue in the Bridgeport neighborhood. The City of Chicago approved the permit on August 29 with a reported co …
DSV breaks ground on logistics facility in Plainfield to be built by Alston Construction
DSV Contract Logistics North America has broken ground on a 783,000-sq. ft. logistics facility in Plainfield, marking a major expansion of the company’s Chicago-area operations. The Sept. 3 ceremony w …
Funding And Timeline Revealed For Immaculata Redevelopment In Uptown
A new funding scheme has been announced for the upcoming redevelopment of the Immaculata High School campus at 640 West Irving Park Road in Uptown. Located at the corner of North Marine Drive, the pro …
Five Foundation Permits Issued For 35 Townhomes At RiverWard In North Center
Five new construction permits were issued by the City of Chicago on August 22 to begin foundation work for 35 townhomes comprising the RiverWard development in North Center. The five permits are all a …
Plans Approved For Rebuilt 59th Street Metra Station In Hyde Park
Plans have been revealed for the expansion and renovation of the existing 59th Street/University of Chicago Metra station in Hyde Park. Located between East 59th Street and East 60th Street, the stati …
Chicago GC: ‘Don’t fall for shiny objects’ in sourcing technology
Clune Construction’s procurement manager talks strategy and turning material purchasing into an advantage while navigating tariffs. Andrew Hime wants to bring predictability back to material sourcing. …
EU tariff deal includes lumber, steel and copper
The two trading partners documented provisions of a deal that would set a 15% tariff on many EU imports, including cars, auto parts, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. The United States and the Europ …
Multi-Unit Development Proposed In North Kenwood
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 …
Home Building Type Residential Vintage Sheffield Avenue Greystone Shows Off Brick-Clad Addition In Wrigleyville
A modern addition to a vintage Chicago greystone at 3731 North Sheffield Avenue is rounding into form in the Wrigleyville neighborhood. The new four-story portion, permitted in August of last year at …
Construction Industry Employs 4.5% of Illinois Workers, 3rd Lowest in the Country
The U.S. construction industry faces a high degree of uncertainty in 2025. On one hand, demand for new housing and infrastructure remains high, driven by a persistent housing shortage and a wave of fe …
Zoning Approved For 2006 South Blue Island Avenue In Pilsen
Plans have been revealed for a mixed-use development at 2006 South Blue Island Avenue in Pilsen. Located at the corner of South Blue Island Avenue and West Cullerton Street, the new structure would re …
From a World Business Chicago spinout to a national leader, mHUB is proving the future of hardware innovation can be built in the heart of Chicago
Chicago’s innovation ecosystem is fortunate to be home to powerhouse organizations like mHUB, Current, and others that fuel collaboration, economic growth, and industry leadership. These hubs not only …
New Project Timeline Revealed As Concourse D Breaks Ground At O’Hare
A groundbreaking was held for the first concourse of the massive expansion of O’Hare International Airport, now known as ORDNext. The ceremony was attended by local officials and comes after months of …
Portrait welcomes residents at 948 W. Sunnyside
Urbanize recently toured Portrait, a new mixed-use development in Uptown that has opened to residents. Located at the corner of N. Sheridan Rd and W. Sunnyside Ave, the five-story building has been de …
Plans Revealed For Residential Development At 5056 North Ashland Avenue In Ravenswood
Plans have been revealed for a new residential development at 5056 North Ashland Avenue in Ravenswood. Located at the corner of West Carmen Avenue near the southern edge of Andersonville, the project …
Permission Granted To Begin Residential Construction for 2237 Roscoe in Roscoe Village
A permit issued Tuesday by the City of Chicago means construction can begin for 2237 Roscoe, a new residential development at 2237 West Roscoe Street in Roscoe Village. The application to build was fi …
Preliminary Site Plan Revealed For Foundry Park
Initial site plans have been revealed for the upcoming mixed-use development known as Foundry Park near Goose Island. Earlier this year, we reported on local developer JDL’s announcement of their plan …
The Growing Fight for Green Economic Populism

The Growing Fight for Green Economic Populism

15 Aug 2025 Ruthy Gourevitch and Batul Hassan
From battling extreme heat on the job to flooding at home, the working class is on the frontlines of extreme weather this summer, fueled by an escalating climate crisis. This crisis is also making lif …
Construction Permit Issued Last Week For 46-Unit Building At 919 West Belmont In Lake View
As demolition continues, the new construction permit has been issued for the residential development at 925 West Belmont Avenue in Lake View. Using the address of 919 West Belmont, the permit has an a …
Vacant Lot At 1811 North Whipple In Logan Square Receives Two-Unit Construction Permit
A long-vacant lot just a few doors north of the 606 trail in Logan Square has been permitted for a two-unit building by the City of Chicago. 1811 North Whipple Street will be a two-story plus basement …
Plans Revealed For Residential Development At 2434 West Bryn Mawr Avenue In West Ridge
Details have been revealed for the residential development at 2434 West Bryn Mawr Avenue on the southern edge of West Ridge. located on the northwest corner of North Artesian Avenue, the project would …
UIC Computer Design Research and Learning Center celebrates grand opening
The 135,000-square-foot facility is located at 850 W. Taylor The University of Illinois Chicago recently celebrated the grand opening of the Computer Design Research and Learning Center, a new state-o …
Scaled Back Plans Revealed For 7728 North Sheridan Road In Rogers Park
Far scaled-back plans have been revealed for a residential development at 7728 North Sheridan Road in Rogers Park. Located at the corner of West Juneway Terrace, the project sits on the northern edge …
City Council approves residential development at 2743 N. Greenview
The three-story building will have three residential units The Chicago City Council has approved a rezoning for a residential development at 2743 N. Greenview. Planned by Tzadik LLC, the project site …
Plans Revealed For Mixed-Use Development At 2652 West Chicago Avenue In West Town
Plans have been revealed for a mixed-use development at 2652 West Chicago Avenue in West Town. Located on the corner of North Washtenaw Avenue, near the western edge of the neighborhood, the proposal …
City Council approves $11.9 million in TIF for Southbridge Phase 1C
The 12-story building will have 80 mixed-income units The Chicago City Council has approved $11.9 million in TIF funding and the sale of city-owned land for Southbridge 1C. Planned by The Community Bu …
Vision Revealed For Redevelopment Of Chicago State University’s Campus
Initial details and a Request for Proposals (RFP) have been issued for the reimagining of the northern half of Chicago State University in Roseland. Dubbed University Village 95, the plan calls for th …
New Plans For 6935 North Sheridan Road Move Forward In Rogers Park
Updated details have been revealed for the residential development at 6935 North Sheridan Road in Rogers Park. Located on the corner of West Morse Avenue, the project was initially revealed this past …
Developer Acquires Downtown Cincinnati Westin Hotel
Portman Holdings has acquired the Westin Cincinnati, a 456-key, full-service hotel located on Fountain Square in the heart of downtown. The hotel features 456 spacious rooms and suites, more than 30,0 …
The balancing act: Technology company workplaces evolve to balance innovation with optimization during transformation to AI
Technology companies are strategically optimizing their real estate portfolios to free up capital for artificial intelligence investments while simultaneously enhancing workplace effectiveness, accord …
Path Construction Begins Residential Conversion in River North
Path Construction has officially started construction on the residential conversion of 111 W Illinois Street in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. The project will transform the upper floors of the e …
Multifamily in neutral: A mid-year reassessment
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 …
Chicago’s Ten Tower Cranes Of Summer 2025
Three tower cranes added to Chicago’s workforce over a three-week span from late June to mid-July have boosted our count into double digits as we enter the month of August. Yes, Chicago isn’t nearly a …
Can The Google Effect Revive The Loop? Experts Say Yes
THE LOOP — Google’s $105 million purchase of the Thompson Center in 2022 marked a turning point for Chicago’s struggling financial district. Plagued by high office vacancies and dwindling foot traffic …
Demolition Underway For Residential Development At 925 West Belmont In Lake View
Demolition has rendered mostly unrecognizable the shops and apartments that used to occupy 917 through 925 West Belmont Avenue in Lake View. Permission to tear down the building came in on July 18, wi …
City Council approves residential development at 3047 N. Western
The Chicago City Council has approved a residential development at 3047 N. Western. Planned by Marat Liavitskyi, the project site is a midblock site between W. Nelson St and W. Barry Ave. An existing …
Third Out Recorded For Trio Of Demolitions Next To Wrigley Field
A demolition permit was issued on Friday, August 1 for a vintage greystone building at 3627 North Sheffield Avenue in Wrigleyville. That marks the third and final teardown to make room for a new resid …
City Council Approves Harvest Homes II In East Garfield Park
The Chicago City Council has approved the mixed-use affordable development known as Harvest Homes II in East Garfield Park. Located at 3415 West Jackson Boulevard, YIMBY recently covered when the proj …
Trump executive order pushes for quicker data center construction
A new White House directive aims to accelerate federal permitting and unlock financial incentives for large-scale data center builds, along with related energy and manufacturing projects, according to …
Renovation permit issued for office to residential conversion at 688 N. Milwaukee
A renovation permit has been issued for the conversion of office space to residential at 688 N. Milwaukee. Planned by Property Adventures Corporation, the existing three-story building stands at the i …
Clayco Announces Strategic Leadership Promotions to Drive Operational Excellence and Growth
Clayco, a $7.6 billion full-service, turnkey real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build, and construction firm, today announced key leadership promotions within its Construction business to …
Berglund and Williams Brothers lead construction as U of I breaks ground on new Illini Hall
Berglund Construction and Williams Brothers Construction, Inc. have reached a major milestone in the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s ambitious campus modernization plan, as Phase 3 of the Il …
Project Wins Gilbane to develop $1B affordable housing job
Providence, Rhode Island-based Gilbane Development Co. has snared the lead development role for the $1 billion Calvert Square and Young Terrace affordable housing redevelopment in Norfolk, Virginia, a …
ZBA approves variations for residential conversion at 444 N. Wabash
The Zoning Board of appeals has approved a series of variations for an office to residential conversion project planned at 444 N. Wabash. Planned by Chicago-based developer KJF Properties, the plan wo …
Renovation Permit Issued For Additional Dwelling Units For 1896-Built Old Town Building
A permit issued by the City of Chicago will allow an addition to be built at the rear of a vintage greystone rental building at 1539 North Wells Street in Old Town. An application was filed for the pr …
Person ‘extricated' after being trapped inside fallen crane during demolition of Oak Forest Hospital
A was person trapped inside an overturned construction crane at a demolition site Friday in south suburban Oak Forest, authorities said, leading to a large emergency response and rescue. About 8:36 a. …
Park District Reveals New Grant Park Framework Plan
The Chicago Park District has released the first iteration of its framework plan for the future of Grant Park in The Loop. Bounded by East Randolph Street to the north and East Roosevelt Road to the s …
Final girder placed on Chicago rail flyover, marking major construction milestone
CSX recently marked a major milestone in Chicago’s rail infrastructure update through the CREATE program with the placement of the final girder on the CREATE P3 75th Street rail flyover project. This …
Final landmark recommendation approved for New Genesis Assembly of God Baptist Church
The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved a final landmark recommendation for the New Genesis Assembly of God Baptist Church. Located at 1400 N. Laramie, the New Genesis Assembly of God Baptist …
OSFM awards $5 million for construction or rehabilitation of fire stations across Illinois
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) last week announced the inaugural Fire Station Construction and Rehabilitation Program, awarding $5 million to 16 projects across the state. Fundin …
City proposes $166 million in TIF support for two historic Loop office-to-housing conversions
Two historic high-rises in the heart of Chicago’s Loop are poised for major residential conversions as part of the city’s ongoing push to revitalize its downtown core, with nearly $166 million in prop …
Developer Lands Permits For 20 Total Units In Edgewater, Ukrainian Village
Chicago developer BM International Builders received permission on July 17 to erect a pair of multi-unit residential structures in the Edgewater and Ukrainian Village neighborhoods. Both projects were …
Chicago Approves Green Affordable Housing Plan
Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to create a city-owned nonprofit developer to help confront Chicago's affordable housing crisis was approved by the City Council on Wednesday. The council voted 30-18 to a …
Belfield Now Open To Residents At 3924 North Lincoln Avenue In North Center
Belfield, a residential development at 3924 North Lincoln Avenue in North Center, is nearing completion and welcomed its first residents in June. Longford Construction began work on the project in fal …
Chicago-area school district deploys geothermal system that’s a US first
The dynamic closed-loop system uses groundwater to reject and absorb heat to provide year-round space conditioning for a 130-year-old elementary school, Trane Technologies says. Dive Brief: A novel ge …
New Plans Announced For Northern Half Of Former Lincoln Yard
Initial details have been revealed for the new plans concerning the northern portion of the former Lincoln Yards site near Goose Island. Dubbed Foundry Park, the new development will focus on resident …
Funding Approved For Abrams Intergenerational Village In Washington Park
Funding has been partially approved for Abrams Intergenerational Village at 5300 South Calumet Avenue in Washington Park. Just west of the neighborhood’s namesake park, the project has been in develop …
Chicago breaks ground on long-awaited Central Park Avenue reconstruction project
Officials broke ground Monday on a long-anticipated street reconstruction project in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, launching a $5.1 million effort to modernize a deteriorating stretch of Central Park …
Construction adds 15,000 jobs in June as wages continue climbing

Construction adds 15,000 jobs in June as wages continue climbing

09 Jul 2025 Chicago Construction News Writer
The U.S. construction sector added 15,000 jobs in June as rising wages helped attract workers despite economic uncertainty, according to a new analysis of federal data released Monday by the Associate …
Chicago Fire FC unveils renderings for $650M stadium at The 78

Chicago Fire FC unveils renderings for $650M stadium at The 78

08 Jul 2025 Chicago Construction News Staff
Chicago Fire FC has released renderings for a new $650 million, privately financed stadium set to rise along the South Branch of the Chicago River as part of the city’s ambitious new neighbourhood dev …
Plans Approved For Multi-Townhome Development In West Ridge
Plans have been revealed and approved by the Chicago City Council for the residential redevelopment of the former Peoples Gas site at 6659 North Kedzie Avenue in West Ridge. Located on the western edg …
Stadium Plans Revealed For Chicago Fire FC In The 78
Initial details have been revealed for the new home of Chicago Fire FC within The 78. Located on the northern half of the site, the stadium will create a permanent home for the team, which relocated t …
Chicago Build 2024 is set for its biggest edition yet, welcoming 30,000+ attendees at McCormick Place
Chicago Build 2024 is the leading and largest construction and design show for the Midwest. Gain access to 30,000+ attendees, 400+ incredible speakers across 13 conference tracks, 300+ exhibitors, net …
EeroQ announces expansion at quantum computing site in Chicago
EeroQ Corporation has announced an expansion at its quantum computing site in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood. The company is committing $1.1 million, supported by a state program that helps star …
Hire360 opens new training hub to boost diversity in Chicago’s construction and trades
CHICAGO — A local nonprofit workforce development organization is celebrating a new state-of-the-art development center geared towards reshaping diversity in the city’s construction and trade industri …
Further Details Revealed For United Center Redevelopment The 1901 Project
Further details have been revealed for the massive redevelopment of the United Center parking lots dubbed The 1901 Project. Located within the Near West Side, the project was announced earlier this ye …
City Council Approves Two Tower Development In Fulton Market
The Chicago City Council has approved the two-tower development at 170 N May Street and 175 N Racine Avenue in Fulton Market. The approval comes after the Plan Commission’s earlier this year, as Chica …
Concrete continues to rise at 400 Lake Shore North Tower
Further details have been revealed for the mixed-use redevelopment of the north end of Church Street Plaza at 900 Clark Street in downtown Evanston. The new project will sit on the intersection with M …
Major Donation Announced For Art Institute Expansion
A major donation has been made for a new wing of the Art Institute of Chicago at 111 S Michigan Avenue in The Loop. Located within Grant Park, the globally recognized museum is one nation’s largest an …
Open House Chicago 2024: Chicago Architecture Center announces sites for October 19 & 20
Monday, the Chicago Architecture Center announced the 170+ sites participating in Open House Chicago 2024. The annual event allows citizens and visitors alike to access buildings and sites all across …
Site Plan Approved For First Tower At Riverline In South Loop
Details have been revealed for the first structure set to rise within the upcoming Riverline development at 1010 S Wells Street in the South Loop. Located south of the River City Apartments, Riverline …
Quantum Computing building multibillion-dollar campus in Chicago
A former steel plant on Chicago’s southeast side is set to be transformed into a multi-billion dollar, 440-acre quantum computing campus. PsiQuantum, a leading innovator in quantum technology, has ann …
Sister Cities: Nation’s Tallest Tower Proposed In Oklahoma City
Our Sister Cities series continues with a focus on what could become the nation’s tallest skyscraper, planned for Oklahoma City. Dubbed the Boardwalk at Bricktown, this four-tower development would re …
Official Sale Announced For Jewelers Building In The Loop
The renowned Jewelers Building at 35 E Wacker Drive in The Loop has been officially sold to two new owners. Sitting on the intersection with N Wabash Avenue along the Chicago River, the nearly 100-yea …
Additional Funding Announced For LeClaire Courts Redevelopment In Garfield Ridge
Additional funding has been announced for the residential phase of the LeClaire Courts redevelopment at 4458 S Cicero Avenue in Garfield Ridge. Earlier this month we covered the project’s initial fina …
Bally’s Chicago Casino hosts ‘Vision to Reality’ Demolition Event at Former Chicago Tribune Freedom Center to Mark Major Construction Milestone
Bally’s Chicago Casino hosts ‘Vision to Reality’ Demolition Event at Former Chicago Tribune Freedom Center to Mark Major Construction Milestone (Chicago, IL) – When an excavator claw took down part of …
Residential Conversion Announced For Office Building In The Loop
Initial details have been revealed for the residential conversion of 65 E Wacker Place in The Loop. Located west of the intersection with N Michigan Avenue and around a block from the Chicago River, t …
Construction permit issued for 4531 North Western Avenue, with demolitions to come
While two Lincoln Square buildings await demolition, a new construction permit has been issued by the City of Chicago for a residential development at 4531 North Western Avenue. Assigned to the addres …
Details Revealed For New Retail Flagship At 212 E Ontario Street In Streeterville
Initial details have been revealed for the commercial redevelopment of 212 E Ontario Street in Streeterville. Located just over a block east from N Michigan Avenue, the project will restore and renova …
Sister Cities: World’s Tallest Timber Tower Proposed In Milwaukee
Continuing our Sister Cities series, we return to Milwaukee, where a new proposal has been unveiled for the world’s tallest mass-timber tower. Located at 1001 N Water Street on the western edge of dow …
Opinion: Steel defines Chicago's development — and should build its future
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither was the Chicago skyline beloved around the world. It took thousands of talented people, millions of work hours, the vision of architects, and the skills of engi …
New Cost And Contractor Announced For Red Line Extension Ahead Of 2025 Groundbreaking
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 …
Full building permit issued for 400 Lake Shore North Tower in Streeterville
The City of Chicago issued a full building permit on August 6 to allow the 400 Lake Shore North Tower to continue construction through full height. The 72-story residential skyscraper from Related Mid …
Skender places final steel beam at Schaumburg Outpatient Center

Skender places final steel beam at Schaumburg Outpatient Center

13 Aug 2024 Chicago Construction News staff writer
General contractor Skender says it has placed the final piece of structural steel on the Schaumburg Outpatient, Primary Care and Infusion Center at 1895 Arbor Glen Blvd., Schaumburg. The last steel be …
Permit issued to begin renovation of 801 West Madison into The Neighborhood Hotel West Loop
A renovation permit was issued August 1 by the city of Chicago to convert the former Mid-City Trust & Savings Bank building at 801 West Madison Street into a hotel. Built in 1912, it was designated a …
New construction technology releases

New construction technology releases

07 Aug 2024 Construction Dive Staff
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 …
New Racine Blue Line station takes shape over the Eisenhower Expressway
The outer shell is taking shape for the new Racine Blue Line station on Chicago’s Near West Side. The station, which lies between the inbound and outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway, is part o …
CTA debuts the new Damen Green Line station on Chicago’s Near West Side
Monday, after years of planning, delays, and, ultimately, construction, the CTA opened the new Damen Green Line L station at Damen Avenue and Lake Street on Chicago’s Near West Side. The station, appr …
Federal Government Chooses to Preserve Historic Chicago Skyscrapers, Foregoing Demolition Plans
In a decision that marks a significant shift from demolition to preservation, the federal government has opted to save two historic Loop skyscrapers, the Century and Consumers buildings, from destruct …
City Council approves mixed-use development at 345 N. Aberdeen
The Chicago City Council has approved Sterling Bay’s plan for a mixed-use development at 345 N. Aberdeen. Currently occupied by a one-story industrial building, the project site is a full-block lot bo …
Concrete Core At 400 Lake Shore Has Risen Above The Chicago Spire Cofferdam
The famous Chicago Spire cofferdam continues its fade into oblivion, as the concrete core for the North Tower at 400 Lake Shore has cleared the top of the former hole in the ground. The core got some …
44-Story Tower In Fulton Market Approved By City Council
The Chicago City Council has approved the mixed-use development at 345 N Aberdeen Street in Fulton Market District. Announced earlier this year, the project will replace the former Cougle Commission F …
$7 billion ‘The 1901 Project’ to reshape Chicago’s West Side

$7 billion ‘The 1901 Project’ to reshape Chicago’s West Side

30 Jul 2024 Chicago Construction News staff writer
Chicago’s United Center arena owners have announced a groundbreaking $7 billion investment poised to reshape the city’s West Side. This ambitious initiative, known as The 1901 Project, has been develo …
Building a sustainable future for our planet and our people
In just a few years, Pepper Construction will hit a monumental milestone – 100 years in business. While we take this opportunity to look back at our roots, our vision remains fixed on the future of ou …
STERLING BAY SHOWS CONFIDENCE IN CHICAGO WITH NEAR-FULLY LEASED FULTON MARKET OFFICE TOWER SET FOR FALL OPENING
In a show of confidence in Chicago's office market recovery, Sterling Bay is scheduled to open its new 25-story office tower this fall, located at 360 N. Green St. in the bustling Fulton Market distri …
Bally’s Casino Scores Funding And New Design In River West
Initial financing and updated renderings have been revealed for the upcoming Bally’s permanent Chicago casino at 777 W Chicago Avenue in River West. Sitting just east of the intersection with N Halste …
Details And Timeline Revealed For Chicago Avenue And Halsted Street Reconstruction
Details and a timeline have been revealed for the construction of the W Chicago Avenue and N Halsted Street intersection in River West. The project comes at the same time as the adjacent Bally’s Casin …
Chicago Metra awards $33 million contract to John Burns Construction
Chicago Metra has awarded a $33.4 million contract to rehabilitate and expand the 95th St./Chicago State University Station on the Metra Electric Line. Awarded to John Burns Construction of Westmont, …
Prime Group prepares $130 million Loop building office-to-residential conversion project
New renderings have been released for an office-to-residential adaptive reuse project at 208 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago’s Loop. The historic 1.2 million sq. ft. office building was built in 1914 and wa …
Renderings emerge for 208 S. LaSalle adaptive reuse
Interior renderings have been revealed for The LaSalle Residences, an office-to-residential adaptive reuse project at 208 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago’s Loop. The renderings offer an early glimpse of the …
Lotte Hotels & Resorts opens L7 Hotel in Chicago
Chicago-based McHugh Construction has completed the multimillion-dollar renovation of a 191-room, 14-story hotel at the corner of N. Wabash Ave and E. Wacker Pl in Chicago, which opened in June as L7 …
Renderings emerge for 208 S. LaSalle adaptive reuse
Interior renderings have been revealed for The LaSalle Residences, an office-to-residential adaptive reuse project at 208 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago’s Loop. The renderings offer an early glimpse of the …
Obama Presidential Center Museum Tower tops off over Woodlawn
President Obama recently visited the Obama Presidential Center construction site in Chicago to celebrate the Museum Building, the tallest structure on the 19.3-acre campus, topping out at its final he …
The Prime Group and CRG acquire the Jewelers Building
The Prime Group and CRG have entered into a joint venture to acquire the 40-story landmark Jewelers Building located at 35 E. Wacker Drive in Chicago. Clayco, headquartered in Chicago, will expand its …
Related Midwest breaks ground at 400 Lake Shore

Related Midwest breaks ground at 400 Lake Shore

18 Jun 2024 Chicago Construction News staff writer
As construction continues, Related Midwest celebrated the groundbreaking of phase one of 400 Lake Shore in downtown Chicago, along with city and state officials, project partners, labor and community …
CDC approves $26.2 million in TIF funding for adaptive reuse at 208 S. LaSalle
The Community Development Commission has approved $26.2 million in TIF funding for The LaSalle Residences at 208 S. LaSalle. Planned by The Prime Group, the 21-story building was Burnham’s last design …
CDC approves $57 million in TIF for 30 N. LaSalle
The Community Development Commission has approved $57 million in TIF financing for the adaptive reuse of 30 N. LaSalle. Planned by Golub and Co, the 44-story office tower was built in 1974 and is 52% …
CTA plans rehabilitation of the Western Brown Line Station
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has detailed its plans to modernize the Western Brown Line station and bus turnaround, bringing the station back to a state of good repair for the Lincoln Square co …
Chicago Metra launches $332 million construction plan

Chicago Metra launches $332 million construction plan

04 Jun 2024 Chicago Construction News staff writer
Chicago Metra has announced plans for several major construction projects this year, including the replacement of ageing bridges on the UP North Line, track, electrical and signal upgrades on the Metr …
City Council approves 400 N. Elizabeth
The Chicago City Council has approved developers Mark Goodman & Associates and Weldon Development Group's new scheme for a mixed-use development at 400 N. Elizabeth. Fronting N. Elizabeth St, the irre …
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- …
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 …
How major contractors open doors for women
Industry leaders have taken steps to make the industry more welcoming for all Marsia Geldert-Murphey’s first construction job was working on a bridge over the Mississippi River. She was excited about …
Construction Champions 2024

Construction Champions 2024

04 Mar 2024 Construction Dive Staff
The 2024 Construction Champions embody a diverse array of expertise and steadfast dedication, selected from over 400 entries of extraordinary women who are shaping the industry for the better. While b …
JPMorgan Chase unveils major renovation of Chase Tower
JPMorgan Chase has unveiled major renovation plans for Chase Tower, its local headquarters building, reinforcing the company’s commitment to Chicago as one of the city’s largest employers. The 850-foo …
Revolution Workshop gets $2.5 million in funding
Revolution Workshop has received $2.5 million in funding as a recipient of a Community Development Grant. Located at 3410 W. Lake, Revolution Workshop is a nonprofit social enterprise that provides co …
Sterling Bay plans 45 story mixed-use tower
The project by Sterling Bay at 345 N. Aberdeen marks a significant chapter in the evolution of Chicago’s urban landscape, particularly within the vibrant Fulton Market district.  Acquired for just ove …
Chicago’s Jane Byrne Interchange reconstruction competing for America’s top transportation project
Chicago Construction News staff writer Reconstruction of the Jane Byrne Interchange is a finalist for the grand prize in the America’s Transportation Awards, top honor for state departments of transpo …
Plan Commission approves 800 W. Lake

Plan Commission approves 800 W. Lake

25 Sept 2023 LUKAS KUGLER
The mixed-use tower will rise 36 floors with 406 units
‘I Think It Can Change Lives’: How Skender’s Lisa Latronico Is Building A Diverse Construction Workforce
“At Purdue a couple of years ago, there was this talk that females should really apply to Skender because they treat them really well over there,” Latronico said. “This came to me through the grapevin …
YMCA Announced As Anchor For Assemble Chicago In The Loop
A new YMCA has been announced as the anchor tenant for the mixed-use development at 331 S Plymouth Court in The Loop. Located on the intersection with W Van Buren Street directly across from the Harol …
Facade Work Begins For 1114 W Carroll Avenue
Glass and metal installation has begun at 1114 West Carroll Avenue, a 34-story mixed-use high rise in Fulton Market. Led by Trammell Crow Company, the building will include 368 residential units and g …
Chicago Tent City Plan Runs Into Resident Resistance, Could Thwart Future Housing Development
Neighbors of the former Halsted Indoor Mall parking lot in West Roseland crammed into a church to vent frustration over plans to transform the lot into a temporary migrant shelter, chanting, “No migra …
New Community Center Receives Construction Permit In West Woodlawn
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 …
State Grants $9.5M for Santa Rosa's Downtown Housing Revival
The City of Santa Rosa has recently been awarded a $9.5 million grant from the California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) to support the pre-development of two city-owned surplus pa …
Health science building breaks ground at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Chicago Construction News staff writer Construction has started on a new health science building on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus. The $105 million building will provide groundb …
City Council approves affordable adaptive reuse at 6121 S. Hermitage
The Chicago City Council has approved a proposal to adaptively reuse a shuttered school into affordable apartments at 6121 S. Hermitage. Located at the southeast corner of S. Hermitage Ave and W. 61st …
Long-Awaited Six Corners Redevelopment Plan Soon Unveiled; Part of 2013 Chicago Economic Project
On September 20th, an important step will be taken in the revitalization of the historic Six Corners shopping district at Portage Park, as the updated redevelopment plan for The Shops at Six Corners p …
Dermody expands suburban office-to-industrial plans as Bridge scales back
Dermody Properties is taking on another office-to-industrial conversion in the northern suburbs, while Bridge Industrial is scaling back its similar plans in Deerfield. Nevada-based Dermody aims to co …
Demo permit issued at 3262 N. Clark

Demo permit issued at 3262 N. Clark

10 Sept 2023 LUKAS KUGLER
A demolition permit has been issued at 3262 N. Clark. Located midblock along N. Clark St, the narrow site is just south of W. School St and is occupied by an old red brick building that stands three s …
Swift Current Energy secures $779 million for 800 MW solar project in Illinois
Chicago Construction News staff writer Swift Current Energy has secured financing for the 800 MW (DC)/593 MW (AC) Double Black Diamond solar project. Once operational, it will be the second largest so …
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