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Kiser Group Brokers Sale of 345-Unit Apartment Community in Blue Island, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

BLUE ISLAND, ILL. — Kiser Group has brokered the sale of Blue Station Apartments, a 345-unit apartment community in Blue Island, 16 miles south of Chicago’s Loop. The property at 2130 W. 122nd St. was 96 percent occupied at the time of sale. Ownership has invested more than $3.5 million in capital improvements over the past four years. Lee Kiser and Kyle Sissell of Kiser Group represented the seller, Kinzie Assets. Michael Duckler represented the out-of-state buyer while affiliated with Interra Realty. Duckler now works for Greenstone Partners. The sales price was $22 million.

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Sentinel Technologies Inks Full-Building Headquarters Lease in Lisle, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

LISLE, ILL. — Sentinel Technologies has signed a full-building headquarters lease totaling 63,409 square feet at Corporetum Office Campus X in Lisle. Sentinel will occupy the four-story building with its office, research and development, and technology lab functions under one roof. The company is expected to relocate in the first quarter of 2027 from its current headquarters in Downers Grove, approximately one mile away. The move marks Sentinel’s first headquarters relocation in more than 30 years. Jordan Decker and Brian Duffy of Stream Realty Partners represented Sentinel in the lease. David Florent and Brent Jacobs of Colliers represented the landlord, Napleton Automotive Group. As part of the new lease, the building will undergo significant capital improvements to support Sentinel’s operations and long-term occupancy.  

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Newmark Negotiates $30M Sale of Trophy Retail Property in Downtown Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Newmark has arranged the $30 million sale of Block 37, a 277,654-square-foot trophy retail property located in downtown Chicago. Block 37 comprises five floors of retail space anchored by a mix of tenants including Zara, Sephora, AMC Theatres and The Dearborn, and a four-level underground parking garage. The property is situated within the larger Block 37 mixed-use development that also features residential and office towers. Keely Polczynski and Brian Schneiderman of Newmark represented the seller, CIM Group, in the transaction.

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Amazon Acquires Chicago Distribution Facility from Logistics Property Co. for $195M 

by Hayden Spiess

CHICAGO — Logistics Property Co. has sold a distribution facility located at 1237 W. Division St. in Chicago for $195 million. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been reported as the buyer by multiple media outlets.    Situated near downtown Chicago and totaling 571,423 square feet, the property was the first multi-story logistics facility to be developed in the Midwest, according to JLL. The facility was purpose-built for distribution operations and features clear heights over 34 feet, 56 loading docks, 135-foot truck court depths, a dedicated second-floor truck ramp and 10,000 amps of power.  Parking capacity at the facility includes a 292,500-square-foot rooftop parking deck and an adjacent five-level parking structure, which together accommodate up to 1,590 automobiles or 763 vans.  According to JLL Capital Markets, which brokered the sale, more than 1 million residents live within a five-mile radius of the property, which is situated roughly three miles from Chicago’s central business district, with convenient access to Chicago O’Hare International and Chicago Midway International airports. Amazon plans to begin operations at the facility in late 2027 or early 2028 and use the property as a same-day delivery center, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Logistics Property Co. completed the development in late 2024. In …

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Flexday Launches Four Fractional Office Suites at PNC Centre in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Flexday, a national provider of flexible office solutions, has launched four fractional office suites at PNC Centre in Chicago’s Loop. The suites total more than 25,000 square feet and are designed to accommodate teams of 10 to 70 with flexible lease terms. The launch was made possible through a partnership with MetLife Investment Management, the building’s ownership group, as part of a broader capital investment in PNC Centre that includes a newly renovated lobby and upgraded tenant amenities. Brad Despot, Kim Doyle and Catherine Walsh of JLL represent MetLife at PNC Centre.

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $6.3M Sale of Medical-Anchored Retail Portfolio in La Grange, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

LA GRANGE, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $6.3 million sale of a three-building, medical-anchored retail portfolio in downtown La Grange. The 34,279-square-foot, 12-suite portfolio spans an entire block and is located directly across from the Stone Avenue Metra Station. Longstanding tenants include Duly Health Care and Corte Dental, alongside national brands such as Rush Physical Therapy, Mathnasium and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Adrian Mendoza, Sean Sharko and Austin Weisenbeck of Marcus & Millichap’s Sharko | Weisenbeck | Mendoza Group represented the seller, a private investor who is a long-term owner of properties in La Grange.

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Mid-America Negotiates Sale of 240,345 SF Shopping Center in Lombard, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

LOMBARD, ILL. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has negotiated the sale of High Point Centre, a 240,345-square-foot shopping center in Lombard. The property presents a value-add opportunity, as it is 68 percent leased. Tenants include LA Fitness, Altitude Trampoline Park, Ace Dental, Burger King, Mango Mango Desserts, Sport Clips, Seoul Bites Korean BBQ, Souq Market and Tropical Smoothie Café. Ben Wineman of Mid-America represented the seller, a publicly traded REIT. A private investment group was the buyer.

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Quantum Brokers $7.3M Sale of Retail Center in Naperville, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

NAPERVILLE, ILL. — Quantum Real Estate Advisors Inc. has brokered the $7.3 million sale of a 23,000-square-foot retail center in Naperville. Located at 175 W. Jackson St., the property consists of eight suites. The buyer was a Chicago-based family office, and the seller was a private family that had owned and managed the property for over 30 years. Brett Berlin of Quantum brokered the transaction. At the time of sale, the asset featured two vacancies.

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Eisenberg Foundation to Host Annual Dinner in Support of Gastrointestinal Cancer Research

by John Nelson

NORTHBROOK, ILL. — The Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation will host its marquee annual networking and fundraising dinner on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Hilton Chicago located at 720 S. Michigan Ave. The goal for the foundation’s signature event — which benefits gastrointestinal cancer research programs at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center within Northwestern Medical Center — is to raise more than $750,000 through sponsorships (see list of sponsors below), ticket sales and other program opportunities. Now in its 27th year, the annual dinner is expected to attract more than 700 professionals from the commercial real estate and related industries, the business community, as well as cancer medicine and research practitioners from the Chicago area, including the Lurie Cancer Center. The overarching goal of the foundation is to make a difference in the lives of those diagnosed with any one of nine gastrointestinal cancers and to increase the rate and length of survivorship. “As we celebrate and honor survivors and caregivers, we recognize the critical importance of cancer research and the role that individuals and the private sector play in today’s world,” says Peter Eisenberg, president of the board of directors of the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation headquartered in …

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Becovic Residential Acquires Chicago Apartment Building for $20M

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Becovic Residential has acquired an historic property at 5154 N. Clark St. in Chicago for $20 million and has rebranded it as The Quarters at Andersonville. Built in 1923, the asset consists of 81 apartments and 10 ground-floor commercial spaces. The property had been held by its previous ownership for more than 40 years. The acquisition marks Becovic’s entry into the Andersonville neighborhood. Becovic plans to preserve the building’s historic character while making improvements to the residential experience. Becovic Management Group Inc. will provide property management services. Essex Realty Group brokered the transaction. Elizaeth Hozian of Associated Bank originated acquisition financing.

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