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Chicago honors ten companies with 2025 manufacturing excellence awards
Ten Chicago companies have been recognized with “Manufacturing Excellence” awards by the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and World Business Chicago.
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City Council approves land sale for Bronzeville mixed-use development
A vacant property in Bronzeville is set for redevelopment following a City Council decision to approve the sale of land at 452-56 E. 47th St. and 4640-52 S. Vincennes Ave.
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City Council approves land sales and incentives for North Lawndale housing projects
Sixteen new multi-unit residential buildings are set to be developed in North Lawndale following City Council approval for the sale of 12 city-owned lots and related financial incentives.
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City Council approves $98 million TIF for Field Building residential conversion
Field Building Revitalization Partners LLC has received approval from the City Council for $98 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to support the conversion of the Field Building at 135 S. LaSalle St. in downtown Chicago.
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Property tax break proposed for Austin’s Forty Acres Fresh Market
The Forty Acres Fresh Market in the Austin neighborhood is set to benefit from a Cook County Class 7(d) property tax incentive, following a proposal introduced to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Chicago considers landmark status for historic Beeson House #4 in Austin
Austin’s Fred C. Beeson House #4, located at 5830 W. Midway Park, may soon become an official Chicago landmark.
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City Council approves $5 million TIF for Orleans Teen Center on Near North Side
After School Matters’ planned Orleans Teen Center has received approval from the City Council for $5 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) support.
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Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grant approved for Englewood commercial redevelopment
A $2.5 million grant from the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) has been approved by the City Council to support the redevelopment of a mixed-use building at 1210 W. 59th St. in Englewood.
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Property tax break proposed for Brookfield Properties’ New City industrial project
Brookfield Properties is planning to build an industrial complex in New City, Chicago, which could benefit from a property tax incentive if approved by the City Council.
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Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grant proposed for Carole Robertson Center in South Lawndale
The Carole Robertson Center for Learning may receive a $1.1 million grant from the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) to help renovate its early childhood education center in South Lawndale.
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Chicago considers landmark status for historic Austin church
New Genesis Assembly of God Baptist Church, located at 1400 N. Laramie Ave. in the Austin neighborhood, may soon become an official Chicago landmark.
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West Garfield Park entrepreneurship hub proposed with support from city grant
A $6 million entrepreneurship center is planned for West Garfield Park, according to a proposal introduced to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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TIF funding proposed for upgrades at Homan Square Community Center Park
Homan Square Community Center Park in North Lawndale is set to receive $600,000 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) support, following a proposal submitted to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Chicago proposes sale of Bronzeville land for new mixed-use development
A proposal to sell city-owned land in Bronzeville was introduced to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Chicago Fire FC proposes $750 million stadium as part of The 78 redevelopment
The developer Related Midwest has submitted an application to the City Council to amend the Planned Development (PD) zoning for The 78, a large-scale project on Chicago's Near South Side.
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City Council approves TIF funding for Clark Adams Building residential conversion
Primera Group has received approval from the City Council for $67.5 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to support its planned conversion of the Clark Adams Building into residential units.
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Chicago selects $6 million commercial project for Armour Square riverfront site
A new commercial complex valued at $6 million has been selected for development on a vacant city-owned site in Armour Square, according to an announcement from Ciere Boatright, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD).
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City of Chicago offers nearly 500 vacant properties for redevelopment
A total of 486 city-owned properties will be made available for private purchase beginning October 1, according to an announcement by Department of Planning and Development (DPD) Commissioner Ciere Boatright.
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Chicago proposes sale and incentives for North Lawndale infill housing initiative
Sixteen new multi-unit residential buildings are planned for North Lawndale, following a proposal by Mayor Brandon Johnson to sell 12 city-owned lots and provide financial incentives.
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Chicago to host open house on draft Central Area Plan for downtown growth
An open house is scheduled for September 25 to present the City of Chicago’s draft “Central Area Plan 2045,” a long-term growth strategy for downtown.