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Developer Proposes 46-Story Apartment Tower For Growing West Loop Skyline
The $250 million tower would replace Peoria Packing Butcher Shop and bring 539 apartments to the booming neighborhood.
Juice WRLD Mural That Mysteriously Vanished Could Come Back — But Neighborhood Group Wants It Moved
There's a petition to bring back a Juice WRLD mural that was painted over last week, but some West Loop neighbors say the mural attracted crowds and chaos.
West Loop Group Wants To Block High-Rise Until New Alderman Takes Over, But Ald. Sigcho-Lopez Has Already Signed Off
Neighbors assumed Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez paused a proposal for a 370-unit apartment tower that will flip to Alderman-elect Bill Conway's ward. But Sigcho-Lopez said the project has been in the works for months.
39-Story Building With Pocket Park Proposed For Former Wheat Mill Site In Fulton Market
Despite pleas from preservationists to adaptively reuse the 124-year-old mill, the site was scraped clean in 2021. Sterling Bay bought it in 2020 for $25 million.
Developers Scrap Plans For West Loop Hotel, Shift To A 41-Story Apartment Building
The company behind the 2019 hotel proposal went bankrupt. The new plan would bring nearly 400 apartments to Fulton Market.
Neighbors Want 17-Story Fulton Market Office Building Near Train Lines To Include More Parking
The transit-oriented development is near several train lines and three bus stops. Developers are pitching 20 parking spots at the site, but Ald. Walter Burnett asked them to add more.
Fulton Market Group Wants 100 More Police Cameras Added To Area, Says TIF Money Should Cover The Cost
Known for booming development and trendy restaurants, the West Loop has been the site of attempted kidnappings and other crime recently.
West Loop’s Madison Streetscape Getting $2.9 Million Facelift
The project will add speed bumps, elevated intersections and pedestrian islands the the stretch. It beat out four other West Loop projects vying for the funding.
Will The West Loop Get Private Security? It’s Likely After At Least 2 Attempted Kidnappings
Wealthy neighborhoods frustrated with crime have turned to private security. One West Loop alderman supports the idea while another wants locals to consider other options.
Free Community Block Party Coming To Madison Street In West Loop
Madison Row Fest will feature free activities for people of all ages Saturday on Madison Street between Morgan Street and Racine Avenue.
New West Loop Fest Coming To Madison Street Next Month
The first Madison Row Fest will bring music, art, games and neighborhood bingo to Madison Street in September.
West Loop’s Madison Street Safety Plan Would Add Speed Bumps And Pedestrian Upgrades — But No Bike Lanes
After a driver killed a cyclist there, some neighbors want to know why the plan to make Madison Street safer doesn't include bike lanes.
West Central Association Hires West Loop Community Organization’s Former Top Leader To Spearhead Business Development
In the new role, Carla Agostinelli will lead fundraising, event planning and sponsorships for the West Loop-based chamber of commerce and city delegate agency.
Igloos, Greenhouse Pods Extend Outdoor Dining In Fulton Market As Cold Weather Hits
The Dining Together, Apart initiative has brought 21 pods to Fulton Market to help restaurants stay afloat amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Tree, Menorah-Lighting Ceremonies And Holiday Stroll Kick Off Season In West Loop This Weekend
The holiday stroll on Madison will include a letters for Santa station, ornament decorating party and winter-themed drinks.
Fulton Market Tower Plan, Cut From 51 Stories To 36, Gets West Loop Chamber Support
The backing comes after developers agreed to reduce the height from 51 to 36 stories, according to the West Central Association.
