The new Chicago White Sox stadium renderings addressed one of the team’s biggest mistakes An outfield with a view might finally be possible for the Sox USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 8, 2024
Related Midwest expects to kick off construction at former Chicago Spire site The developer plans to begin building one of the two towers at 400 N. Lake Shore Drive, with a financing deal that sets aside 20% of the units for low-income renters. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 23, 2023
Notorious West Side dump site known as Mount Henry turning into ‘beacon of hope’ On Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot took the first step toward turning a symbol of corruption and neglect into a $68 million project that will transform the notorious, 21-acre dump site at Roosevelt and Kostner into a solar-powered hub. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 17, 2023
Roosevelt Square applies fresh approach to ‘hallowed ground’ of public housing The $172 million development phase on the old ABLA Homes site continues a vision of improving a neighborhood by adding mixed-income housing and other amenities. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 30, 2023
Protesters decry ‘broken promises’ on affordable housing at Lathrop Homes Despite the city revamping 414 units at the Lathrop Homes in 2019, less than a quarter were marked affordable and about 36% were set aside for public housing — which advocates say was done to push out low income residents. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 10, 2022
U of I issues new design for academic and research hub at The 78 Part of a $500 million statewide effort to promote innovation, the new home for the Discovery Partners Institute is expected to be finished in 2026. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2022
Chicago casino sites gain critics on the City Council More alderpersons — with Pat Dowell (3rd) the latest — object to plans in or near their wards after residents voice complaints at community hearings. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 19, 2022
Rogers Park tenants seek fixes after renovations left faulty stoves, bug infestations Residents from Northpoint Apartments in the city’s Far North Side went public Tuesday after months of trying to get repairs done to solve bug infestations, issues with their appliances and proper heat in their homes. Related Midwest said it’s invested $21 million in repairs at the federally… Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 15, 2022
Partnership with real estate developer brings Woodlawn community center step closer to fruition Related Midwest will donate help with building design and construction plus an undisclosed amount of cash toward Pastor Corey Brooks’ planned community center in Woodlawn. Brooks pegged the total value of the assistance at $2 million. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 10, 2022