Oak Forest builder lands new two-flat construction job in Bridgeport

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An Oak Forest-based construction firm, Sligo Construction Inc., has been selected as the general contractor for a new two-unit, three-story residential project at 724 West 26th Street in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. The $500,000 development will add a duplex-up and duplex-down with rear porches and a two-car garage, potentially offering new housing options near CTA bus and Orange Line service.

Why it matters

The project represents an opportunity for an Oak Forest-based construction company to take on a significant project in the nearby Bridgeport neighborhood, which has seen increased development activity in recent years. The addition of new housing units near public transit could also benefit the local community by providing more living options.

The details

Sligo Construction Inc., an Oak Forest-based firm, has been selected as the general contractor for the new two-unit, three-story residential project at 724 West 26th Street in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. The $500,000 development will add a duplex-up and duplex-down with rear porches and a two-car garage, potentially offering new housing options near CTA bus and Orange Line service.

• The project was permitted in February 2026.