Chicago’s tower crane count stands at 35 this morning, thanks to three new rigs dotting the skyline.
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The tower crane at 243 East Ontario Street in Streeterville isn’t quite operational yet. A delay thanks to some stubborn counterweights held up assembly on Sunday; work will continue to finish up the crane Monday. The stub had been planted back in May.
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- Looks complete, but it’s not ready to lift yet.
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- The counterweights are being removed.
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- Stacking counterweights.
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The crane at 508 West Diversey Parkway in Lake View went up to open June.
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Assembly of the crane at 675 North Wells Street in River North began Tuesday of last week.
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