LISLE, ILL. — Pure Processing, a developer and manufacturer of ergonomic medical device cleaning solutions, has signed a 29,313-square-foot headquarters lease at 2200 Ogden Ave. in Lisle. The move triples the company’s footprint from its previous location in Carol Stream and consolidates its office, light manufacturing, warehouse and showroom operations under one roof. Pure Processing now occupies more than half of the 59,971-square-foot flex industrial building. Steve Chrastka, Jack Brennan and Connor Dale of NAI Hiffman represented the tenant in the lease transaction, which began with planning and site selection in August 2024 and culminated in the firm’s move on Sept. 2. Pete Adamo of CBRE represented the landlord, Sperry Equities. The space at 2200 Ogden Ave. had more than 9,000 square feet of existing office space. The owner completed a turnkey build-out that included rebuilding and expanding office areas; enlarging breakrooms; and adding conference rooms, restrooms and warehouse space with storage racks and separate production and assembly areas. Construction also included a showroom where Pure Processing can display its sink systems and reprocessing equipment used in hospitals and gastrointestinal labs. Interwork Architects served as the project architect for the build-out, and BLC Construction was the general contractor.
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CHICAGO — Friend Health, a federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving Chicago’s South Side, has opened its new Back of the Yards community health center. The opening represents the largest expansion in Friend Health’s nearly three decades of service. Located in the Oppenheimer-Goldblatt Bros. Department Store Building at 4700 S. Ashland Ave., the 15,000-square-foot facility is part of the New City United Yards development. The center has triple the footprint of Friend Health’s former neighborhood site and offers primary care and preventive care. Offerings include adult and pediatric primary care, maternal health and mental health, an onsite pharmacy with discounted prescriptions and a full-service laboratory. The clinic features 21 exam rooms with dedicated spaces for pediatrics, adult medicine, OB-GYN and behavioral health, along with community programming such as insurance enrollment, social services navigation, fresh food giveaways and workforce development through a community health worker training program. Dental care is planned for 2026. Friend Health serves more than 40,000 patients annually across the South Side, with six neighborhood health centers and six HRDI behavioral health clinics. The organization offers care regardless of ability to pay.
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Webinar: From Hype to Readiness — How Commercial Real Estate Firms Are Preparing for AI
The November 18 France Media webinar “From Hype to Readiness — How Commercial Real Estate Firms Are Preparing for AI,” hosted by France Media and sponsored by Defease With Ease | Thirty Capital, offered a look at the realities of artificial intelligence (AI) within the industry. What can a year of AI use in commercial real estate tell us about implementation and tactics? Panelists touched on the limitations of general-purpose tools, as well as trending topics including safeguards, data privacy, accuracy and institutional control. For professionals engaged in commercial real estate, the session highlighted practical ways AI can elevate both day-to-day efficiency and organizational sophistication (especially if efforts are backed up by a unified library of proprietary portfolio data). Panelists discussed how purpose-built platforms can support underwriting, refinancing, internal reporting and ongoing asset optimization by using secure, updated data. The expert presenters gave concrete examples on how AI can act as an effort multiplier: it can strengthen accuracy, surface risks earlier and broaden the capabilities of team members. The included case study underscored real-world advantages, including improved reporting integrity, stronger oversight and better workflow automation. Register here to watch this brief webinar to gain helpful insights on integrating new technology …
FRISCO, TEXAS — The Karahan Cos. has inked leases with 10 new retail tenants at Fields West, a 55-acre mixed-use development in Frisco. The new retailers include Crate & Barrel, Culinary Dropout, Design Within Reach, Face Foundrie, Gorjana, Landry Kate, North Italia, Maman, TravisMathew and U MedSpa. Bloomies, Alo Yoga, Arhaus, Kendra Scott, Pottery Barn, Sephora and Williams Sonoma were previously confirmed at the property, which is now currently 70 percent preleased. SHOP Cos. is the leasing agent for Fields West.
HOUSTON — Renewa has signed a 13,051-square-foot office lease in Houston’s Post Oak district. The provider of renewable energy is taking space at the 421,954-square-foot building at 1980 Post Oak Blvd. J.P. Hutcheson and Amanda Nebel of Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord, a partnership between Parkway Properties, 3Edgewood and Midway, in the lease negotiations. Brandi Sikes of SVN | J. Beard Real Estate represented the tenant.
BOSTON — WilmerHale has renewed its 201,018-square-foot office lease in downtown Boston. The international law firm will continue to occupy floors 25 through 32 at 60 State Street, a 600,000-square-foot building in which the company has been a tenant since 1977. Roy Hirshland, Thomas Fulcher, Arthur Greenberg, Ron Perry and Matthew Perry of Savills represented WilmerHale in the lease negotiations. Dan Cavanaugh, Ryan Enright and Patrick Nugen of JLL represented the landlord, Starwood REIT.
CHICAGO — USG Corp. has renewed its 165,000-square-foot office headquarters lease at 550 West Adams in downtown Chicago. The tenant manufactures high-quality building materials and has more than 50 manufacturing facilities across North America. Formed in Chicago in 1902, USG is the largest producer of wallboard in the U.S. and the largest manufacturer of gypsum products overall in North America. Chris Wood and David Stefancic of Cushman & Wakefield represented USG, while Mark Bâby and Katie Hull of Stream Realty Partners represented ownership, Manova Partners. Cushman & Wakefield negotiated USG’s original global headquarters lease in 2004 that coincided with the development of 550 West Adams. Cushman & Wakefield will also provide project management services to USG as part of a renovation of the space. Built in 2006 and located in the heart of the West Loop, 550 West Adams rises 18 stories and is LEED Gold certified. Last year, Manova completed a major renovation of the second-floor amenity space, adding a 50-seat conference center, upgrading the tenant lounge and installing a golf simulator and fitness center with showers and locker facilities. Additional amenities include a tenant concierge, a Chase Bank branch and ATM, lobby-level café, bike storage and heated parking …
David S. Brown Enterprises Signs Three New Leases at Metro Centre Owings Mills in Metro Baltimore
by Abby Cox
OWINGS MILLS, MD. — Locally based David S. Brown Enterprises has signed three new leases at Metro Centre Owings Mills, a mixed-use, transit-oriented development under construction in the Baltimore suburb of Owings Mills. Bakery-café chain Paris Baguette, Miss Toya’s Creole House and Royalty Dental are all scheduled to debut in 2026. In addition to the new lease signings, Japanese restaurant Chiimii Sushi & Sando recently opened at the property. Current tenants at the center include The Tillery, Hook & Reel, Toastique, World of Beer, Bee Inspired Goods, Club Pilates, Eggspectation and King Fu Tea. Upon completion of the mixed-use development, Metro Centre Owings Mills is expected to offer 150,000 square feet of retail and restaurants, 560,000 square feet of office space and 1,700 luxury apartments, along with a full-service hotel.
HOUSTON — Hexatronic Data Center US, a Dallas-based firm that provides a range of services for the asset class, has signed a 12,365-square-foot industrial lease in northwest Houston. According to LoopNet Inc., the building at 8801 Jameel Road was completed in 1981 and totals 47,932 square feet. Heath Donica, Jack Rathe and Natalie Gilbert of Stream Realty Partners represented the landlord, Bleeker Partners, in the lease negotiations. Kim Mathis of Partners Real Estate represented the tenant.
Colliers Negotiates 100,125 SF Industrial Lease at Washington Highway Logistics Center in Glen Allen, Virginia
by Abby Cox
GLEN ALLEN, VA. — Colliers has negotiated a 100,125-square-foot industrial lease at Washington Highway Logistics Center in the northern Richmond suburb of Glen Allen. The tenant is Riverside Logistics, a third-party logistics and supply chain management company that manages a 1 million-square-foot warehouse portfolio. This lease joins the company’s recent signing at 200 Orleans St. in Richmond. Rob Dirom of Colliers represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. The landlord was not disclosed. Washington Highway Logistics Center totals 400,500 square feet across two buildings.