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CDC approves TIF loan for 111 W. Monroe

The hotel portion of the conversion will have 308 rooms

May 21, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

Interior demo permit issued for 111 W. Monroe

The office building is going to be converted into apartments and a hotel

April 16, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

Renovation permit issued for State/Lake CTA L station

Construction of the new $444 million station will last until 2029

April 15, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

Mixed-use development selected for Loop RFP site

A 25-story building is planned for the site at 331 S. Plymouth

February 19, 2026 by Steven Sharp

City Council approves $57 million in TIF for 30 N. LaSalle

The office tower will be renovated into 349 apartments and office space

January 22, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

19 S. LaSalle designated a Chicago landmark

An office-to-residential conversion of the building is underway

December 26, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

The Virgin Hotel is getting a retractable glass rooftop

The addition to the Loop's historic Old Dearborn Bank Building required approval from city landmark officials

April 1, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

A closer look at the Aon Center plaza's $6.5 million makeover

Construction on the new plaza is underway. Work on the skyscraper's long-discussed observation deck could begin this year.

March 31, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Construction complete on 26-story tower overlooking Millennium Park

The downtown development offers both rental apartments and for-sale residences

March 29, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Thompson Center rezoning could clear path for new supertall tower

A proposed ordinance would allow a developer to replace the controversial postmodern building with a 2 million-square-foot skyscraper

March 24, 2021 by Jay Koziarz