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Chicago City Council approves $425 million in TIF support for The 78 mega-development
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (446+ words) Chicago Construction News staff writer Chicago City Council has approved up to $424.9 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for public infrastructure improvements tied to The 78, the massive 62-acre redevelopment project on the Near South Side. The TIF funding will support…...
Seven Next Gen alumni secure LIHTC awards for 342 Illinois affordable homes
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (448+ words) Chicago Construction News staff writer Seven graduates of Illinois’ Next Generation Capacity Building Initiative have secured Low-Income Housing Tax Credit awards for affordable housing developments that will build 342 new homes across the state. The developments, which include 323 affordable units, are…...
Mapletree breaks ground on 419,520-square-foot industrial facility in Joliet
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (315+ words) Chicago Construction News staff writer The project is being built on a 29.36-acre site at 1851 Brandon Road, formerly known as 1035 W. Laraway Road, with completion expected in the first quarter of 2027. The Class A warehouse will be located near the interchange…...
Chicago breaks ground on $49.9 million rail grade separation project
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (383+ words) Chicago Construction News staff writer Construction is underway on a major infrastructure project in Chicago’s Ashburn community that aims to improve roadway safety, reduce congestion and provide more reliable emergency access by eliminating a busy rail crossing. The crossing has…...
Amazon warehouse proposal set for Chicago Plan Commission review July 16
1+ week, 4+ day ago (231+ words) Receive a weekly Chicago Construction News update by email each Tuesday. Chicago Construction News staff writer A proposal by Amazon to build a large industrial facility on Chicago’s Southwest Side is the only item scheduled for consideration at the city’s…...
Chicago begins West Side stormwater storage pilot to reduce flooding
1+ week, 4+ day ago (412+ words) Chicago Construction News staff writer Construction has started on an underground stormwater storage project on the West Side that will reduce flooding in neighborhoods repeatedly affected by heavy rain. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) partnered with…...
Former ‘Y Block’ property in Springfield slated for transformation into accessible public park
1+ week, 4+ day ago (393+ words) Chicago Construction News staff writer A vacant downtown Springfield property known as the “Y Block” is set to become a public park and event space featuring native landscapes, a natural limestone amphitheater, shaded gathering areas and a children’s play area…...
Illinois Tollway unveils $26.5B Capital Plan to Fund 15 Years of Construction
2+ week, 4+ day ago (596+ words) Chicago Construction News staff writer The Illinois Tollway’s has released a 15‑year, $26.5 billion plan to improve tollways between 2027 and 2042, with signature projects designed to improve traffic flow and widespread maintenance and improvement projects. The Driving Connections multi-year program will improve…...
Chicago awards $42.5 million for 56 neighbourhood development projects
2+ week, 4+ day ago (260+ words) Chicago Construction News staff writer The City of Chicago will invest $42.5 million in 56 neighbourhood development projects, supporting more than $148 million in total community investment, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced. Among the largest recipients is the Black Fire Brigade First Responder Training…...
Northwestern Medicine plans to build $275 million cancer center in Orland Park
2+ week, 5+ day ago (112+ words) Chicago Construction News staff writer Northwestern Medicine has submitted plans to build a $275 million cancer care center at their Orland Park campus. “Welcoming this state-of-the-art cancer center means world-class care right here in Orland Park, creating local jobs, and ensuring…...