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Lessen, a real estate tech firm, has leased 77,000 square feet at 203 North LaSalle Street, owned by Japanese investment firm Sumitomo Corporation of Americas.

Commercial and residential property tax valuations in west Chicago have increased an average of 27 percent, according to Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi.

The James R. Thompson Center will undergo a floor-by-floor gut rehab beginning early next year, but the building will retain its atrium while also opening up…

Chicago's James R. Thompson Center will undergo a floor-by-floor gut rehab beginning early next year, but the building will retain its atrium while also opening up the base of the structure to retail, according to renderings released by Google Wednesday. Google will occupy the Central Loop icon once the renovation of the building is complete. Historic preservationists who fought to save the ...

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With a history of supporting neighborhood improvement, Boatright will take on the task of backing downtown development while directing dollars toward the South and West sides.

It’s time for Brandon Johnson to say whether or not he supports the redevelopment of LaSalle Street. The mayor’s first budget suggests he doesn’t. But he and his administration have yet to provide badly needed clarity on that question. The issue: The mayor reclaimed $434 million in money stashed in tax-increment financing districts to balance his budget, by far the single biggest source he ...

Alderpersons Bill Conway (34th) and Brendan Reilly (42nd) sounded the alarm about the future of “LaSalle Street Reimagined” during Wednesday’s budget hearing, seeking assurances from city planning officials that developers now fronting huge costs can count on the city to be their partner.

Several years ago, immersive experiences showcasing popular artists such as Prince and Vincent van Gogh began popping up around Chicago, putting life back into the streets and filling once-vacant storefronts.

Several years ago, immersive experiences showcasing popular artists such as Prince and Vincent van Gogh began popping up around Chicago, putting life back into the streets and filling once-vacant storefronts.