Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken
Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken & Korean Food Restaurant is coming soon to Green Street in Champaign, IL. The international chain will serve Korean fried chicken, bibimbap, bulgogi, and other Korean dishes. No opening date has been announced yet.
Jimmy’s Authentic Chicago Style Food
Chicago-style street food restaurant specializing in Maxwell Street-style Polish sausage, Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, jerk chicken, gyros, burgers, and wings. Open 10am-4am daily with drive-thru only after 10pm. Renovations complete, awaiting final inspection before finishing hiring and opening. Owner Adel Thabet has prior Chicago-style restaurant experience from Mr. J’s on Kishwaukee Street.
Prasino Cafe
Prasino Cafe, a Mediterranean and Greek-inspired restaurant known for salads, bowls, and wraps, has signed a lease for approximately 2,800 sq ft of river-level retail space at the base of Trump International Hotel & Tower. Owner Ted Maglaris cited proximity to river boat tourists and outdoor seating potential as key draws. The restaurant is expected […]
Roanoke Hospitality Restaurant & Bar
Prime Group subsidiary Roanoke Hospitality will operate an all-day lobby bar plus a restaurant and bar with outdoor seating on the 25th floor of the historic Jewelers Building. Rooftop dining under cupolas also planned. Construction begins fall 2026, with restaurant and bar concepts scheduled to open in 2027. Part of a $25 million renovation of […]
Top-Floor Restaurant (State Farm Building)
A Rockford developer, Urban Equity Properties, is converting the historic State Farm headquarters building on Washington Street in downtown Bloomington, IL into lofts, a top-floor restaurant, and a ground-floor food court/retail. The restaurant name is not yet specified. First phase of construction, which includes the top-floor restaurant, is expected to wrap up summer 2027. Building […]
Twisted Eggroll
Black-woman-owned takeout-only restaurant specializing in sweet and savory egg rolls (buffalo chicken, apple cheesecake, jerk chicken soul egg rolls). Will occupy a 6,500 sq ft building undergoing a gut rehab estimated at $1.5M. Features smart food lockers for pickup. City Council approved rezoning ordinance. Owner securing city permits to begin renovation. 6-8 month buildout expected […]
W Hotel Chicago Loop
Developers are seeking a $50M TIF loan for conversion of the former BMO Harris Bank building at 111 W. Monroe St. into a new W Hotel (Marriott brand). Project is in early development/financing stage.
111 W. Monroe St. Hotel (The Prime Group / Capri Interests LLC)
Adaptive reuse conversion of approximately 275,000 sq ft of former office space in a landmark Loop building into a 327-room hotel with associated amenities. Project valued at $166.5 million, supported by a $50 million TIF loan approved by Chicago’s Community Development Commission. Developers are The Prime Group and Capri Interests LLC.
Edition Hotel at 875 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago-based real estate firm Hearn is in negotiations with Marriott International to convert ~400,000 sq ft of the former John Hancock Center into a 350-key Edition-branded luxury boutique hotel. Rooms would occupy floors 23-34 of the 100-story tower. Deal is not yet finalized.
Backbeat Hotel
50-room independent boutique hotel planned for Northalsted neighborhood in Chicago. 41K SF property to be built on the site of the former Yoshi’s Café. First renderings unveiled. Demolition of existing structure slated for later in 2026, with anticipated opening in 2028.