New construction Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago takes shape at McClurg and Ontario in Streeterville

The new facility for Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago takes shape at 630 N McClurg Street, Chicago IL 60611 (photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty)

I'm working this morning from Streeterville at my regular Starbucks at 401 East Ontario. The new construction Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago is taking shape.  The lot,  home to a 1924 building once occupied by CBS, had been vacant since 2009.

The new building sits on the opposite northwest corner of my Starbucks perch and blocks my view of Lurie Children's Hospital (where my wife works).  Minor consideration.  The RIC bought the lot back in 2009 when I imagine they got a pretty good deal.  Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago will remain close and connected to the top medical hub with Northwestern University medical campus, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital and  various associated medical offices.

Large commercial and residential new construction from Streeterville to South Loop has been booming throughout 2014.