Chicago’s top construction permits: Week ending June 16, 2026
Chicago issued construction permits for the week ending June 16, 2026. This included a $1 million electrical permit for Google's work at the Thompson Center and a $3 million permit for Netrality Data Centers to upgrade an existing facility.
The City of Chicago issued construction permits for the week ending June 16, 2026, highlighting significant projects including upgrades at the Thompson Center and a data center renovation.
Google secured a $1 million electrical permit for line voltage work spanning multiple floors at the Thompson Center. Separately, Netrality Data Centers received approval for a $3 million interior alteration permit to upgrade its existing data center at 717 South Wells Street. The data center project involves replacing five air handling units with six new computer room air conditioning units and installing new air-cooled chillers on the roof.