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Chicago’s top construction permits: Week ending July 8, 2026

TRD reports on the Windy City’s top new permits last week

710 N. Fairbanks Court with Northwestern Memorial HealthCare CEO Dr. Howard B. Chrisman 
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🏆Alteration: Near Streeterville, Northwestern Memorial Hospital filed the top alteration application last week at 710 North Fairbanks Court. Plans call for an $81.3 million renovation to its existing Olson Pavilion lab and office building across floors 2, 4, 6, 7 and the penthouse, which includes a mechanical penthouse addition on the fourth level. The architect behind the expansion is Allan Krueger.

Job Filing Number: 101082660

📊Alteration: In the Loop, GI Partners and Legacy Investing secured approval for a $51.1 million infrastructure upgrade at 400 South La Salle Street. The second phase of a three-part project will convert the existing seven-story office building into a data center, reinforcing existing floors and upgrading electrical distribution. Christopher Krestel is the project’s architect.

Job Filing Number: 101081181

📊Alteration: A joint venture between Michael Reschke’s the Prime Group and Quintin Primo III’s Capri Investment Group filed plans for a $28 million modification to the Thompson Center at 171 North La Salle Street. The revision alters levels B2 through 17 of the iconic 17-story office and retail building. Philip Castillo is the architect.

Job Filing Number: 101079295

📊 Alteration: North Catalyst Lawndale Catalyst Initiative filed plans for a $17.5 million modification to an existing commercial laundry facility and office area at 920 South Campbell Avenue. The project includes new finishes, MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) site improvements, parking lot restriping, paving, landscaping and the installation of a six-foot metal fence and gate. Douglas Pasma is the architect.

Job Filing Number: 101081063

📊 Alteration: Power Construction Company has been selected for a $4.6 million interior alteration to the 11th floor at 222 North La Salle Street. The scope includes 4 spec suites (1100, 1125, 1135, & 1150), full restroom renovations, a new single occupancy toilet room, a shared wellness room and elevator lobby and common areas. Harold Scheffers is the architect.

Job Filing Number: 101085335

📊 Alteration: Value Pro Mechanical was selected for a mechanical project at 1123 West Washington Boulevard, valued at $3.8 million. The scope includes repairing or replacing components for one system, specifically three split systems (Lennox condenser and furnace), with all work to take place on the roof of the nonresidential unit. Natalie Regan is the registered design professional.

Job Filing Number: B200475840

🏆New Construction: The largest new building application approved last week was for a three-story, six-unit residential building with a basement at 2939 North Elston Avenue. The project will span a total cost of $2.6 million and feature front decks at each unit alongside six unenclosed parking spaces. The owner is Davis Peera, and the architect is Robert Lizzo.

Job Filing Number: 101061188

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