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Woodlawn Central could break ground this summer

The first phase will have 231 apartments, a hotel, and retail

January 27, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

Affordable senior housing proposed at 6155 S. University

The six-story building would have 46 apartments for seniors

January 27, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

Zoning application filed for Woodlawn Central development

The first phase will have two towers connected by a large podium

January 9, 2026 by Lukas Kugler

City Council approves hotel tower at 6402 S. Stony Island

The 26-story tower would stand 316 feet tall with 250 hotel keys

October 13, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

Full building permit issued for development at 6601 S. Evans

The project will have 7 new residential units

September 6, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

Plan Commission approves hotel tower at 6402 S. Stony Island

The 26-story tower would stand 316 feet tall with 250 hotel keys

August 25, 2025 by Lukas Kugler

Obama Presidential Center officially breaks ground

The estimated $730 million project is expected to open in 2025

September 28, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Mixed-income apartments pitched near Cottage Grove Green Line station

If approved, the development would bring 56 dwelling units and two live-work spaces to Woodlawn

July 30, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Obama Presidential Center scores construction permits

Official groundbreaking on the $700 million project is less than a month away—that is, if it doesn't get held up in court

July 20, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

As pre-construction work begins, Obama Presidential Center faces new lawsuit

The Obama Foundation says its still anticipates breaking ground on the project later this year

April 14, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Construction on Obama Presidential Center slips to fall

Groundbreaking will happen "definitely before winter," Obama Foundation officials recently told Crain's

April 1, 2021 by Jay Koziarz

Obama Presidential Center gears up for groundbreaking

The $500 million project could begin site preparation as soon as next month

March 12, 2021 by Jay Koziarz