City Council, United Center and Chicago

$7B Plan to Rebuild United Center Neighborhood Approved by Chicago City Council
The City of Chicago has advanced a $7-billion, 15-year plan to redevelop 55 acres around Chicago's United Center with housing, retail, entertainment space and a public plaza.
$7 Billion United Center Development Approved By City Council
Project's first phase will bring a 6,000-seat music hall, 233-room hotel, retail space and two parking garages to the Near West Side. Construction will start this spring.
Chicago's 1901 Project moves forward after city council approval
The Chicago City Council has officially approved The 1901 Project, a $7 billion redevelopment plan set to transform the area around the United Center.
‘1901 Project’ surrounding United Center OK’d by City Council committee
Project,” named after the United Center’s postal address on West Madison Street, would add housing, retail, entertainment space and a public plaza to areas surrounding the arena.
City Council gives final approval to ‘1901 Project’ at United Center
CHICAGO (WGN) — Alders at Wednesday’s City Council meeting gave final approval on a $7 billion plan to redevelop 55 acres around the United Center with housing, retail, entertainment space and ...
Bulls, Blackhawks owners get the OK from City Council to transform area around United Center
We set out to do something with no existing blueprint,” Blackhawks chairman Danny Wirtz said. "Our commitment is to create spaces that empower all generations, fostering a thriving community that enhances the cultural and economic fabric of the West Side.
Bulls, Blackhawks get OK to transform area around United Center
The Chicago City Council approved a $7 billion plan that would allow the owners of the Bulls and Blackhawks to transform the area surrounding the United Center.
United Center owners boost total spend to $92M with latest land deals for megaproject
Michael Reinsdorf and Danny Wirtz bought $11 million-worth of more land for the megadevelopment around the United Center, ...
ABC7 Chicago architecture critic weighs in on 1901 project near United Center, Ravinia renovations
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Architecture critic Lee Bey joined ABC7 Chicago Friday to talk about the latest big stories in and around ...
United Center's first phase of its $7B redevelopment sails through Zoning Committee
Owners of the United Center hope to break ground on Phase 1 this summer, which will include a music hall, hotel and public green space.
Marquette basketball announces Indiana non-conference game in Chicago at United Center for 2025
Marquette basketball announced on Wednesday that it will play Indiana next year in Chicago at the United Center on Nov. 9 as ...
Chicago City Council set to take up 1901 Project, $830M in bonds
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The City Council is facing a packed agenda Wednesday during its regular meeting. One of the big items up for ...
United Center redevelopment wants Pink Line train station
A train station for the Chicago Transit Authority’s Pink Line is wanted for a $7 billion plan from Jerry Reinsdorf and Danny ...
Photos: Phoenix Suns 121, Chicago Bulls 117
Photos from the Chicago Bulls’ 121-117 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Feb. 22, 2025, at the United Center. Suns guard Devin Booker, left, and Bulls guard Lonzo Ball get tangled up on the floor while ...
Suns put Bradley Beal back in the starting lineup amid skid, send Tyus Jones to bench
Bradley Beal is back in the Phoenix Suns' starting lineup. The Suns, who had lost seven of eight games entering Saturday's ...