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Avison Young Negotiates Sale of 125,000 SF Industrial Building in Mokena, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow August 13, 2020

MOKENA, ILL. — Avison Young has negotiated the sale of a 125,000-square-foot industrial building in Mokena, about 35 miles southwest of Chicago. Located at 9000 W. 192nd St., the facility serves as a Midwest distribution center for Dunkin’. The seller, DCP Real Estate Group LLC, is a supply chain management company serving the franchisees of Dunkin’. Exeter Property Group was the buyer. Erik Foster and Mike Wilson of Avison Young represented the seller in a partial sale-leaseback of the facility. The duo worked in conjunction with Chris Lydon and Brian Pomorski of Avison Young.

August 13, 2020

Development Illinois Midwest Office

Skender Completes Interior Construction of American Library Association Headquarters in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow August 13, 2020

CHICAGO — Skender has completed interior construction of the 55,000-square-foot headquarters for the American Library Association in Chicago. Located on a single floor at 225 N. Michigan Ave., the office features a mix of private and open workspaces, meeting and focus spaces, podcasting and video conferencing rooms and a library. Skender collaborated with architect Nelson Worldwide, engineer Environmental Systems Design and owner’s representative Cushman & Wakefield.

August 13, 2020

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Office Top Stories

SHVO, Deutsche Finance Acquire Iconic ‘Big Red’ Office Tower in Chicago for $376M

by Alex Tostado August 13, 2020

CHICAGO — A joint venture between SHVO and Deutsche Finance Bank has acquired the CNA Center, more commonly known as “Big Red” due to the bold color of the 45-story office tower, for $376 million. The 1.2 million-square-foot property is situated at 333 S. Wabash Ave. in Chicago’s East Loop district. At the time of sale, the property was leased to CNA Insurance, financial services company Northern Trust and the Chicago Housing Authority. Graham, Anderson, Probst & White originally designed the tower in 1973, and it underwent renovations in 2019. Amenities include a new food hall open to the public, a fitness center and childcare facilities. “Big Red is among the most recognizable towers in the Windy City’s skyline — the birthplace of the skyscraper and home to so much rich architectural history,” says Michael Shvo, chairman and CEO of SHVO. “We’re proud to now be a part of that Chicago tradition with this addition to our national portfolio of super-prime core properties. We look forward to not just maintaining Big Red’s stature but elevating it in the years to come.” The joint venture entered into a contract agreement with the sellers, Morgan Stanley and The Morgon Cos., in the …

August 13, 2020

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

Colliers Brokers $98M Sale of 1.3 MSF Industrial Development in Romeoville, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow August 11, 2020

ROMEOVILLE, ILL. — Colliers International has brokered the sale of Interchange 55 Logistics Park in Romeoville for $98 million. Located near I-55, the two-building industrial development spans 1.3 million square feet. Completed in late 2019, the project was 30 percent occupied at the time of sale. Both buildings feature clear heights of 36 feet. Jeff Devine and Steve Disse of Colliers International represented the seller, Macquarie Real Estate. Prologis purchased the asset.

August 11, 2020

Development Healthcare Illinois Midwest

Premier Design + Build Completes 41,724 SF Medical Office Building in New Lenox, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow August 11, 2020

NEW LENOX, ILL. — Premier Design + Build Group has completed construction of a two-story, 41,724-square-foot medical office building in New Lenox, about seven miles east of Joliet. HSA|Primecare was the developer. The ground floor of the property houses a Silver Cross urgent care facility as well as a primary care unit. Located at 1851 Silver Cross Blvd. across the street from Silver Cross Hospital’s Pavilion A & B, the new building is known as Pavilion D. The urgent care space features an X-ray room, laboratory, six exam rooms, offices and a waiting area. The second floor is designed for clinical and medical office use. The project team included Eppstein Uhen Architects, Ruettiger, Tonelli & Associates, Pierce Engineers and IMEP.

August 11, 2020

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Retail

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Walgreens-Occupied Property in Centralia, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow August 11, 2020

CENTRALIA, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a 13,650-square-foot property occupied by Walgreens in Centralia, about 60 miles east of St. Louis. The sales price was undisclosed. The building is located at 225 N. Elm St. and features a pharmacy drive-thru window. Walgreens has operated at the property since 2003. Brian Parmacek and Victor Cornelio of Marcus & Millichap marketed the building on behalf of the seller and procured the buyer, One Family Property.

August 11, 2020

Development Illinois Life Sciences Midwest

Sterling Bay Unveils Plans for 320,000 SF Life Sciences Building in Lincoln Yards Project

by Kristin Harlow August 10, 2020

CHICAGO — Sterling Bay has unveiled plans to develop a 320,000-square-foot life sciences building within its Lincoln Yards mixed-use project in Chicago. Designed by Gensler, the facility will be situated along the North Branch of the Chicago River. The plans come on the heels of successful leasing activity at 2430 N. Halsted St., a redevelopment project that Sterling Bay undertook to create state-of-the-art lab space. The building is now more than 50 percent leased to Evozyne, Exicure Inc. and Vanqua Bio. Evozyne, a Chicago-based molecular engineering technology company, recently signed a 30,000-square-foot lease at the property. Evozyne’s space is scheduled for completion in early 2021. David Saad of CBRE represented Sterling Bay in the lease transaction with Evozyne.

August 10, 2020

Development Illinois Midwest Office

Skender Completes Interior Construction of Equity Residential’s Chicago Office

by Kristin Harlow August 10, 2020

CHICAGO — Skender has completed interior construction of the 75,000-square-foot Chicago office of Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR), an owner, developer and manager of apartments. Equity occupies two floors at Two North Riverside and has private access to the building’s roof terrace, which Skender built out as part of the project. The renovated office space features a new atrium with connecting staircase; a mix of open workstations and private offices, conference rooms and board rooms; and new bathrooms. Skender collaborated with architect Partners by Design, owner’s representative JLL and engineering consultant ESD.

August 10, 2020

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Retail

Cleeman Realty Group Arranges Sale of Kent Plaza Shopping Center in Springfield, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow August 10, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. — Cleeman Realty Group has arranged the sale of Kent Plaza in Springfield for an undisclosed price. County Market anchors the 94,260-square-foot retail center, which sits on 9.4 acres. The property was more than 90 percent occupied at the time of sale. Michael Cleeman and Sam Seelenfreund of Cleeman brokered the transaction. A Maryland-based private investment firm purchased the asset from the property’s original owner.

August 10, 2020

Illinois Industrial Leasing Activity Midwest

Camso USA Signs 252,208 SF Industrial Lease in Channahon, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow August 7, 2020

CHANNAHON, ILL. — Camso USA Inc., a subsidiary of Michelin, has signed a 252,208-square-foot industrial lease at 24601 S. Bradley St. in Channahon. The company is relocating from a warehouse in nearby Joliet and expects to move into the new facility in September following the completion of tenant improvements. Camso is one of North America’s largest manufacturers and distributors of rubber tires and tracks for off-road vehicles and construction equipment. David Liebman of Merit Partners Inc. represented the tenant in the lease transaction. Sean Henrick and Jason West of Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord, Crow Holdings Industrial.

August 7, 2020

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