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City Council approves revised development at 2565 W. Madison

The four-story building will have 42 units and retail

July 8, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

Full building permit issued for West Garage at The 1901 Project

The three-story building will have retail, parking, and a rooftop park

June 19, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

Caisson permit issued for music hall at The 1901 Project

The 6,000 seat music venue is part of the $500 million first phase

June 15, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

Interior demo permit issued for development at 2401 W. Congress

The four-story building will be converted into 52 apartments

June 12, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

The 1901 Project breaks ground

The $7 billion development’s first phase will open in 2028, including a redesigned music hall

June 5, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

City Council approves tax incentive for The 1901 Project

The $500 million first phase will $55 million in tax relief

May 25, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

Two-building industrial development planned at 2519 W. Fulton

The joint venture developers recently acquired the 2.25 acre site

February 3, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

Plan Commission approves The 1901 Project

Housing, retail, entertainment, and open space are planned for the $7 billion development

January 17, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

Plan Commission will review The 1901 Project later this month

Housing, retail, entertainment, and open space are planned around United Center

January 6, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

Permits are in the works for 801 S. Western

The new five-story building will have 36 units and retail

January 3, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

Illinois Basketball Academy plans new facility at 1800 W. Lake

The project will build a two-story facility on the block-long site

December 5, 2024 by Lukas Kugler

Additional permits issued for multi-building development at 1310 S. Ashland

The two buildings will be at 1304 and 1320 S. Ashland

November 28, 2024 by Lukas Kugler

Full building permit issued for Fifth-Third Arena expansion

Two new rinks and more parking will come to the site

October 9, 2024 by Lukas Kugler

Zoning application outlines details for The 1901 Project

Housing, retail, entertainment, and open space are planned around United Center

September 23, 2024 by Lukas Kugler

Permits issued for multi-building development at 1310 S. Ashland

Ten buildings will deliver 72 units on the property

August 23, 2024 by Lukas Kugler

City celebrates opening of Damen Green Line station

After years of delays, the station finally opens just before the DNC

August 6, 2024 by Steven Sharp

Reinsdorf and Wirtz families plan $7 billion redevelopment around United Center

The 1901 Project will bring 55 acres of housing, retail, entertainment, and open space

July 24, 2024 by Lukas Kugler

Foundation permit issued for Fifth-Third Arena expansion

Two new rinks and more parking will come to the site

July 23, 2024 by Lukas Kugler