Congress Theater in Logan Square to get $20M boost for redevelopment

CHICAGO - A landmark Chicago theater is getting a $20 million boost for redevelopment.

The Congress Theater in Logan Square has been closed since 2013.

There is a plan to refurbish the auditorium as a live music venue, and add 20 residential units above the theater.

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The Sun-Times reports the city is poised to approve a $20 million subsidy for the project Tuesday.