Is River North's HoJo on the way out?

A development venture wants to tear down the Howard Johnson Inn in River North and build 298 residential units in its place. The venture between Chicago-based firms Mac Management Co. and Magellan Development Group LLC has asked for a zoning change for the tower at 720 N. LaSalle St., chicagobusiness.com reports.

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