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CHICAGO — Ameritus LLC has entered into a joint venture with an East Coast-based private equity firm to acquire the Engineer’s Building at 205 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago. The sales price was $22.3 million, according to local media reports. The 25-story, 263,000-square-foot building was constructed in 1928 and includes panoramic views of the Chicago River. Ameritus plans to invest more than $10 million in the property to replace the mechanical systems, renovate the lobby and common areas and provide tenant amenities to the building. Chris Cassata and Scott Sessa of CBRE will serve as the leasing agents for the property.