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Real estate information platform for development in Chicago, Cook County, and Lake County (Illinois and Indiana). http://chicagocityscape.com
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@landmarksillinois.bsky.social made me aware of the new Illinois Receivership Act in their latest newsletter
Illinois communities now have a new legal tool to seek remedies for vacant, abandoned, and deteriorating commercial properties. The Illinois Receivership Act, which became law on January 1, has the potential to be a transformative tool to proactively address historically significant properties that face "demolition by neglect". Under this law, a municipality has the legal power to petition a court to appoint a receiver to take temporary control of properties. The receiver would overseen and direct rehabilitation work to address building violations and potential public safety threats resulting from deferred maintenance. If used proactively this process could help communities mitigate the loss of historic assets across the state, such as the now-demolished Bresee Tower in Danville. Courtesy Brian Elliott.
January 13, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces $33 Million in Grant Awards for Community Development Projects

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Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces $33 Million in Grant Awards for Community Development Projects City support will facilitate more than $90 million in neighborhood-level improvements, sparking new investments within commercial corridors across Chicago
January 12, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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A new tea and ice cream shop in Chinatown was permitted. See where -> buff.ly/SEjJwon
google street view image
January 12, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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That’s good zoning! Open our Property Report for this location, which is for sale, to learn what’s allowed (business types and number of dwelling units) here.

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For sale sign, indicating C1-5 zoning
January 12, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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We have 773 followers right now

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January 11, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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A former church building being demolished that will be replaced by four single-family houses.

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zoomed-in view of the tower, showing a lot of debris inside
January 11, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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A new 3-flat with ground floor commercial was permitted on this vacant lot in Bridgeport. buff.ly/WEw5ANx
google street view image
January 11, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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This one developer has two 3-flats permitted on the same block in East Garfield Park. And if the estimated cost is accurate, they are building them very cost-effectively! Learn more 📍 buff.ly/DG58XPz
google street view imag
January 10, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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New housing was permitted for this vacant lot in West Town! buff.ly/NV9AK1D
google street view image
January 9, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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despite a lawsuit, NIMBYism, and a confusing zoning process for this particular site, 26 new homes are coming to this vacant building in Wicker Park buff.ly/bKIWhvs
google street view image site plan
January 9, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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I met with an architect this morning who brought her coach house ADU model with!

(it has stairs to the roof, but they broke off in transit)
Annabell sitting behind her coach house model floor plan roof deck
January 9, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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Multiple three-flats were permitted to replace this former used car sales lot. buff.ly/vduPvKw
google street view image
January 8, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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A charter school is renovating an existing courtyard and installing a new outdoor recreation area featuring a basketball court and a turf field. buff.ly/dvdiDv6
grassy yard next to a school; google street view image
January 8, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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A proposed all-affordable development with 45 dwelling units.

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A proposed all-affordable development with 45 dwelling units.
January 7, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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It looks like Goth Target is getting a coffee counter, according to this building permit. buff.ly/nmm6JUD
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January 7, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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a shiny apartment building under construction
January 7, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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A tower crane that will help erect a 19-story building with 287 dwelling units.

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A tower crane that will help erect a 19-story building with 287 dwelling units.
January 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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Preview this unlocked Property Report, for a vacant lot in Bronzeville, as if you were a member: buff.ly/Vu62Rfo
screenshot of the linked Property Report, showing a map and basic details about the property
January 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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A new physical therapy office is going into the ground floor of a West Loop parking garage. buff.ly/DgGYszc
google street view image
January 5, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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a new bath house was permitted in the West Loop buff.ly/WmeIGIE
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January 5, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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a new ice cream shop was permitted over in Belmont Cragin. Learn more about the project ➡️ buff.ly/pC5H3jw
Google Street View image
January 5, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Red Line Extension (RLE) permit: expand an existing car parking lot by 92 spaces. buff.ly/mdGHOL9
google street view of a parking lot that is next to the former off track betting business
January 4, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Check if your property has #UnusedZoningCapacity, where you can add more space OR more dwelling units.

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houses on North Racine Ave in Chicago
January 4, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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It’s interesting looking at our list of most popular addresses people looked up and try to guess why multiple people are looking up the same address

The list is here: buff.ly/2WK7HuK
Hot searches Popular lookups Showing the top 10% of 504 Property Reports lookups in the last 24 hours, updated hourly (412 unique addresses looked up) 5800 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 600 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 929 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 6416 N Lehigh Ave, Chicago, IL 5050 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 2032 E 79th St, Chicago, IL
January 3, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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There is so much development happening in Chicago, and we show it all on our real-time map (updated every two hours, seven days a week). buff.ly/zngpmsJ
screenshot of the real-time development map taken on June 19 2023
January 3, 2026 at 3:26 PM