Officials break ground for 1901 Project, designed to transform Near West Side development

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle were among those who broke ground Wednesday for the 1901 Project on Chicago's Near West Side.

The $7 billion project is designed to transform development and investment around the United Center.



Phase One includes building a new music venue, hotel and parking garage.

Among those attending the ceremony were Bulls President Michael Reinsdorf and Blackhawks CEO Danny Wirtz.



A Chicago City Council Committee last month approved a $55 million tax break for the project.

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