CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7

[Randomguy34]

Originally Posted by AlexanderRek

Has anyone heard of a mixed use development being planned for the old Office Max at Grand and Orleans. Apparently, there was some info on CoStar.

I didn't see anything mentioned for the old Office Depot, but Crain's just reported that a family real estate company is planning to develop 219-233 W. Ontario. No details on what they have in mind

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/real-est...e-assembled-by-fakhouri-family-20260415/

[r18tdi]

Originally Posted by Randomguy34

I didn't see anything mentioned for the old Office Depot, but Crain's just reported that a family real estate company is planning to develop 219-233 W. Ontario. No details on what they have in mind

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/real-est...e-assembled-by-fakhouri-family-20260415/

Good news, that corner is such an eyesore.

Does anyone know what the existing structure was (or was going to be)? I seem to remember hearing it was a failed steakhouse, but that was like 15 years ago.

[intrepidDesign]

That is good news. This stretch is so dismal. I feel like what Ontario really needs in this area is a road diet, but I know it feeds into the Kennedy, so that's probably a non starter.

[ardecila]

Originally Posted by r18tdi

Good news, that corner is such an eyesore.

Does anyone know what the existing structure was (or was going to be)? I seem to remember hearing it was a failed steakhouse, but that was like 15 years ago.

Most recently, it was a series of nightclubs for D-bags.

[r18tdi]

Originally Posted by intrepidDesign

That is good news. This stretch is so dismal. I feel like what Ontario really needs in this area is a road diet, but I know it feeds into the Kennedy, so that's probably a non starter.

Off topic, but that could potentially work if they resequenced the traffic lights or went with smart signals. Right now, green lights often dump rush hour traffic into red lights, and inattentive drivers block the intersections.

[Jibba]

Originally Posted by r18tdi

Off topic, but that could potentially work if they resequenced the traffic lights or went with smart signals. Right now, green lights often dump rush hour traffic into red lights, and inattentive drivers block the intersections.

"Inattentive"; that's very generous of you!

[BVictor1]

https://x.com/crainschicago/status/2046260845714215372?s=46&t=xw1REm7hwfw859w9-_xg-A

Fulton Market project lands $102M construction loan, among Chicago’s largest in years

By
Rachel Herzog
April 20, 2026 11:04 AM CDT

A developer has landed a nearly $102 million construction loan to kick off a big apartment project on the western edge of the trendy Fulton Market District.

Weldon Development Group received a loan from Little Rock, Ark.-based Bank OZK to finance a project at 410 N. Elizabeth St., according Cook County property records. Plans approved by the City Council in May 2024 call for a total of 724 units across multiple buildings

[ChiDevelopmentGooner]

Originally Posted by BVictor1

https://x.com/crainschicago/status/2046260845714215372?s=46&t=xw1REm7hwfw859w9-_xg-A

Fulton Market project lands $102M construction loan, among Chicago’s largest in years

By
Rachel Herzog
April 20, 2026 11:04 AM CDT

Is this for both buildings or just the first one?

[twister244]

Great news! Not the most exciting project, but it's something to keep construction cranes going......

[munchymunch]

102M most likely just means one.

[Jstange059]

Originally Posted by ChiDevelopmentGooner

Is this for both buildings or just the first one?

I believe the eastern tower is to start construction first, the west tower would be a phase 2

[r18tdi]

Glad 400 Elizabeth finally scored a loan. I feel like they've had their permits for ages.

[cloudbod]

Some beautiful new footage from Devodare_Chicago showing the U/C Bally's casino complex, 400 LSD, and 370 N Morgan-- and also the recently completed 919 W Fulton, Aberdeen Crossing, 220 N Ada, Flora, Cassidy on Canal, and others.

Thanks ToastyJoe for linking the video over in the casino thread!

[BVictor1]

Tower crane base in place.

04.23.26

[Randomguy34]

Oh sweet, after 5959 N Sheridan got scaled down to 12 stories, it got a height bump and is being split into three towers: 23 stories, 13 stories, and 11 stories




https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/05/...ould-be-4-buildings-new-renderings-show/

[r18tdi]

Definitely an improvement—and it's nice to see the pedestrian experience considered/prioritized.

NIMBYs will hate it regardless lol

[BrickellBased]

Just wanted to point out all the major long awaited projects in Chicago that have quietly commenced after years/decades.

Spire Site/400 N Lakeshore Dr developed after 15+ years of Spire stalling
The 78 - Chicago Fire Stadium recently broke ground
United Center Project 1901 has recently begun construction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KchAsKW4pAo
O'Hare Concourse D broke ground last fall and just went vertical last week
Casino rapidly moving towards completion
Halsted Point now just broke ground

Some of these being almost jokes as they never seemed to move. Nice to see Chicago getting some of these monkeys off its back.

Hoping for more exciting news in 2026!

[r18tdi]

Originally Posted by BrickellBased

Just wanted to point out all the major long awaited projects in Chicago that have quietly commenced after years/decades.

Spire Site/400 N Lakeshore Dr developed after 15+ years of Spire stalling
The 78 - Chicago Fire Stadium recently broke ground
United Center Project 1901 has recently begun construction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KchAsKW4pAo
O'Hare Concourse D broke ground last fall and just went vertical last week
Casino rapidly moving towards completion
Halsted Point now just broke ground

Some of these being almost jokes as they never seemed to move. Nice to see Chicago getting some of these monkeys off its back.

Hoping for more exciting news in 2026!

You could probably add OPC to that list as well. It's been in the planning phases since at least 2014.

Hoping Michael Reese is the next long-stalled site to take a step forward.

[lakeshoredrive]

Originally Posted by BrickellBased

Just wanted to point out all the major long awaited projects in Chicago that have quietly commenced after years/decades.

Spire Site/400 N Lakeshore Dr developed after 15+ years of Spire stalling
The 78 - Chicago Fire Stadium recently broke ground
United Center Project 1901 has recently begun construction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KchAsKW4pAo
O'Hare Concourse D broke ground last fall and just went vertical last week
Casino rapidly moving towards completion
Halsted Point now just broke ground

Some of these being almost jokes as they never seemed to move. Nice to see Chicago getting some of these monkeys off its back.

Hoping for more exciting news in 2026!

[BrickellBased]

Originally Posted by r18tdi

You could probably add OPC to that list as well. It's been in the planning phases since at least 2014.

Hoping Michael Reese is the next long-stalled site to take a step forward.

Wow I didn't realize it had been that long.

And it's been under construction since 2021 incredibly. Feels like forever. The fact that it's finally finishing is satisfying.

I'm wondering if it will have an effect on tourism or further development on the South Side.

I haven't heard of it spurring much nearby development. Does anyone know of some?