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Chicago considers mandatory bird-friendly building standards for new construction
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (422+ words) Chicago Construction News staff writer Chicago could soon require bird-friendly design features in new buildings and major renovation projects under an ordinance expected to be debated at the Sept. 17 or Sept. 23 City Council meeting. The proposed ordinance would establish mandatory…...
Topping-out marks milestone for Tazewell County Justice Center Annex
1+ week, 5+ day ago (290+ words) Chicago Construction News staff writer Construction of the new Tazewell County Justice Center Annex has reached a major milestone with the topping-out of the 87,000-square-foot facility in downtown Pekin.Wold Architects and Engineers and P.J. Hoerr Inc. Construction joined Tazewell County…...
Illinois law opens state investment funds to affordable housing construction
1+ week, 5+ day ago (528+ words) Chicago Construction News staff writer A new Illinois law will allow the state treasurer to invest in a housing fund that finances affordable and workforce housing projects, creating a potential new source of capital for housing construction and preservation across…...
Illinois law sets new standards for women on construction sites starting Jan. 2027
2+ week, 5+ day ago (416+ words) Chicago Construction News staff writer Illinois has enacted new workplace requirements aimed at improving conditions for women and gender-diverse workers on construction sites, including access to dedicated restrooms, menstrual products and accommodations for nursing mothers. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill…...
Chicago Plan Commission to consider housing, industrial and commercial projects at Aug. 20 meeting
3+ week, 5+ day ago (530+ words) Chicago Construction News staff writer The Chicago Plan Commission is scheduled to consider a range of development proposals Aug. 20, including a large industrial and distribution complex, a mixed-use development with up to 551 apartments and a 14-unit townhome project. The meeting…...
Construction begins on second phase of downtown Champaign plaza project
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (242+ words) Chicago Construction News staff writer Construction is underway on the second phase of Champaign’s Downtown Plaza project, marking the next step in the city’s plans to transform a downtown block into a larger public gathering space. Work began the week…...
Springfield’s Y Block to become downtown park and event space under IDNR partnership
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (457+ words) Chicago Construction News staff writer A vacant downtown Springfield property known as the “Y Block” is set to be transformed into a public park and event venue under a joint initiative between the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the…...
Seven Next Gen alumni secure LIHTC awards for 342 Illinois affordable homes
1+ mon, 3+ week 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…...
Former ‘Y Block’ property in Springfield slated for transformation into accessible public park
1+ mon, 4+ week 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+ mon, 6+ 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…...