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bgsrand · #**11061** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 9:22 PM**

With the news that Walgreens is opening a new location within the new McDonald's HQ is there an increased likelihood that the Halsted location will be developed over the next cycle? Or are these two locations far enough apart to both serve the WL?

the urban politician · #**11062** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 9:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by bgsrand

With the news that Walgreens is opening a new location within the new McDonald's HQ is there an increased likelihood that the Halsted location will be developed over the next cycle? Or are these two locations far enough apart to both serve the WL?

That same article mentioned that the MCDonalds restaurant within the HQ will be a showcase restaurant that has products from McD's restaurants all over the world. They must be reading this forum!

wchicity · #**11063** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 10:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by bgsrand

With the news that Walgreens is opening a new location within the new McDonald's HQ is there an increased likelihood that the Halsted location will be developed over the next cycle? Or are these two locations far enough apart to both serve the WL?

As much as I would like to see the Halsted location be redeveloped, I feel like they are far enough apart to serve their own crowds.

the urban politician · #**11064** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 10:19 PM**

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As much as I would like to see the Halsted location be redeveloped, I feel like they are far enough apart to serve their own crowds.

Yeah, having duplicate services in relative proximity is a good way to reduce car usage/dependence

marothisu · #**11065** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 11:18 PM**

Plus, it's Walgreens. They're notorious for having stores that are pretty close to one another at times.

left of center · #**11066** Posted **Apr 10, 2018, 11:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

That same article mentioned that the MCDonalds restaurant within the HQ will be a showcase restaurant that has products from McD's restaurants all over the world. They must be reading this forum!

Well that's just plain exciting! Glad to see they are respecting their surroundings on Restaurant Row and offering some exotic dishes ... albeit at a much lower price point than most diners on that stretch may be accustomed to

J_M_Tungsten · #**11067** Posted **Apr 11, 2018, 2:42 AM**

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Tribune Tower addition, about 1,388 feet tall in that hypothetical rendering

Thanks!

Chi-Sky21 · #**11068** Posted **Apr 11, 2018, 3:41 PM**

That Walgreens on Halsted needs to move across the street into that old bank building...do it nice like the Wicker Park Walgreens. Then redevelop the spot if vacated.

10023 · #**11069** Posted **Apr 11, 2018, 6:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by left of center

Well that's just plain exciting! Glad to see they are respecting their surroundings on Restaurant Row and offering some exotic dishes ... albeit at a much lower price point than most diners on that stretch may be accustomed to

As an avid McDonald’s (and chain fast food) hater, they could actually do something interesting. Imagine if they had menu items from all over the world, like the very different things that are available at McDonald’s in India?

I doubt they have the creativity to do something like that, but they could actually do something that could appeal to foodies.

LouisVanDerWright · #**11070** Posted **Apr 11, 2018, 6:48 PM**

^^^ They literally just said in that article that's what the new HQ restaurant will be, a showcase of their menu from around the world...

bgsrand · #**11071** Posted **Apr 11, 2018, 8:09 PM**

the new nine-story global home of the Golden Arches that will open in coming weeks will include a FedEx store in about 2,500 square feet and a McDonald's restaurant whose menu will feature fare from the fast-food giant's restaurants around the world, according to sources.

Rooster slayer · #**11072** Posted **Apr 11, 2018, 9:00 PM**

McDonald's actually has a decent quality control on their items... You know what your getting. It will be nice to try their global menu....good call on their part to offer it at new HQ.

Investing In Chicago · #**11073** Posted **Apr 11, 2018, 9:47 PM**

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McDonald's actually has a decent quality control on their items... You know what your getting.

True, it's just that the Quality Bar is really low.

left of center · #**11074** Posted **Apr 11, 2018, 11:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by 10023

As an avid McDonald’s (and chain fast food) hater, they could actually do something interesting. Imagine if they had menu items from all over the world, like the very different things that are available at McDonald’s in India?

I doubt they have the creativity to do something like that, but they could actually do something that could appeal to foodies.

Lol, the post of mine you quoted, was itself quoiting this exact post:

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Originally Posted by the urban politician

That same article mentioned that the MCDonalds restaurant within the HQ will be a showcase restaurant that has products from McD's restaurants all over the world. They must be reading this forum!

The article in question:
Source: http://www.chicagobusiness.com/reale...ng-a-walgreens

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In addition, the new nine-story global home of the Golden Arches that will open in coming weeks will include a FedEx store in about 2,500 square feet and a McDonald's restaurant whose menu will feature fare from the fast-food giant's restaurants around the world, according to sources.

KWillChicago · #**11075** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 1:11 AM**

https://chicago.curbed.com/2018/4/11...ot-condo-tower

HomrQT · #**11076** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 1:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by Investing In Chicago

True, it's just that the Quality Bar is really low.

I don't think that's fair or true. Their ingredients are good quality and their products are consistent where they want them to be on a global scale.

Randomguy34 · #**11077** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 12:26 PM**

The 24 story Hotel Tokyo at 320 S. Clinton received its foundation permits yesterday. Didn't think this project would come back from the dead

UrbanLibertine · #**11078** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 1:10 PM**

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The 24 story Hotel Tokyo at 320 S. Clinton received its foundation permits yesterday. Didn't think this project would come back from the dead

What project is this?

the urban politician · #**11079** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 1:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Randomguy34

The 24 story Hotel Tokyo at 320 S. Clinton received its foundation permits yesterday. Didn't think this project would come back from the dead

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hell yeah!!!!!

That shit came outta nowhere—straight from 6 feet under, out like a rocket. Booyah! Love when that happens.

Clearly this got revived by the massive Post Office and Sears Tower projects getting so much investment nearby.

marothisu · #**11080** Posted **Apr 12, 2018, 1:49 PM**

Not really out of nowhere. Someone reported soil sample truck there a few months ago and I dug up the pending building permit for it which indicated it would be issued soonish at the time