Committee approves plan to convert part of landmark Loop office building into data center

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A landmark Loop office building is a step closer to being partially converted into a data center.

The Permit Review Committee of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks signed off on the plan on Thursday.

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It would transform the lower half of the 12-story office building at 300 West Adams Street into a data center.

The approval comes despite pushback from a preservationist group.

The full commission will now review the proposal.