River Forest development board backs 72-unit Madison Street proposal after lengthy hearing

Jul 10, 2026

After a three-hour hearing and extended public comment, the Development Review Board voted to recommend approval of a five‑story, 72‑unit mixed‑use building at Madison & Ashlin with conditions to increase buffering for adjacent homes and final technical verifications.

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The River Forest Development Review Board voted to recommend approval of a plan development application for 7620 W. Madison, a five‑story, 72‑unit residential building with a 3,250‑square‑foot commercial corner space, after a lengthy public hearing on July 21.

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