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19-story residential development proposed at 557 W. Polk

The midrise tower would have 237 units and 102 parking spaces

January 12, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

City Council approves residential development at 2401 W. Congress

The four-story building will be converted into 52 apartments

December 26, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

City Council approves residential development at 2411 W. Congress

The five-story building will have 58 units and 25 parking spaces

December 25, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

Affordable senior housing proposed at 1606 S. Wolcott

The seven-story building would have 106 affordable units for seniors

November 20, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

Industrial development at 2519 W. Fulton scores full building permits

A pair of new warehouse buildings will be constructed

November 14, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

Residential development proposed at 2401 W. Congress

The four-story building will be converted into 52 apartments

October 31, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

Chicago Plan Commission approves Fifth-Third Arena expansion

Two new rinks and more parking will come to the site

August 22, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Renderings emerge for Canal Station redevelopment

The office building is being renovated to attract new tenants

August 2, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

City Council approves rezoning at 1434 W. Fillmore

The building will have 50 residential units

July 24, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

CTA announces rebuild of the Blue Line’s Forest Park branch

Three miles of track will be replaced, and the Racine station will be rebuilt

July 13, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Westhaven Park IID breaks ground

The mixed-income tower will rise across from the new Damen Green Line stop

July 11, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

City Church Chicago plans mixed-use expansion at 116 S. Paulina

A new worship space and residential tower will occupy the site

July 6, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Blackhawks submit zoning application for Fifth Third Arena expansion

The full project could include up to 1,200 residential units and 663 hotel rooms

July 5, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Foundation permit issued for 1323 S. Ashland

The mixed-use building will have retail and office space

June 27, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Greater Union Baptist Church is officially a landmark

The church at 1956 W. Warren is near the United Center

May 5, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

Chicago Fire breaks ground on training facility

The site will include 6 soccer pitches and a performance center

May 2, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

First permit issued for Chicago Fire training facility

The facility will sit on 23 acres of CHA land

April 7, 2023 by Lukas Kugler

CTA awards contract for Racine Blue Line renovation

The $75 million project will make the station fully accessible

February 20, 2023 by Lukas Kugler