Wanda Vista Tower approved by planning commission

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - The Chicago Plan Commission has signed off on a new tower that would be the third tallest building in the city.

The Wanda Vista Tower would be along the Chicago River on East Wacker Drive in the Lakeshore East neighborhood.

The $1 billion building, designed by Chicago architect Jeanne Gang, will have more than 200 hotel rooms and 400 condominiums.

The plan will now go before the City Council.