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Hyundai Translead Signs 1.4 MSF Industrial Lease in Joliet, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:53:18 +0000

JOLIET, ILL. — Hyundai Translead, a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co., has signed a 1.4 million-square-foot lease in Joliet. Industrial Realty Group LLC (IRG) owns the property, which was formerly Caterpillar’s main plant. In addition to the Joliet facility, Hyundai Translead will also move into a second Will County location at the former Lion Electric site. The two expansions will collectively create approximately 2,500 new full-time jobs and represent $450 million of investment. Onno Steger represented IRG on an internal basis. Jerry Sullivan and Ed Wabick of DarwinPW Realty/CORFAC International represented the landlord, while Shamus Conneely of John Greene Commercial represented the tenant.

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Newmark Arranges $41M Sale of Michigan Avenue Retail Space in Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:48:09 +0000

CHICAGO — Newmark has arranged the $41 million sale of the retail portion of 500 North Michigan Avenue along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. The 21,565-square-foot space is fully leased to tenants such as Bank of America, Chick-fil-A and Vans. The asset traded at a cap rate of 5.93 percent. Keely Polczynski of Newmark represented the undisclosed seller. The buyer was a private investor.

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Stream Realty Partners to Handle Leasing, Management for 567,531 SF Office Tower in Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:47:19 +0000

CHICAGO — FTK Capital has selected Stream Realty Partners to oversee the leasing and property management of 111 W Jackson, a 25-story, 567,531-square-foot office tower located at 111 W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago’s Central Loop. Ownership is undertaking a strategic reinvestment program to enhance the asset. OTJ Architects is collaborating on the planned improvements, which include updates to the lobby and common areas, expanded amenities and the addition of new spec suites. Plans call for 50,000 square feet of pre-built suites, with an initial 25,000 square feet expected to be completed by late 2026. Matt Lerner and Erica Marshall of Stream will lead leasing, while Charlie Andersen and Jen Bilinski of Stream will oversee property management.

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Stage Equity Sells 52,126 SF Medical Office Campus in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:19:05 +0000

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Stage Equity Partners has sold the Elk Grove Village Medical Campus, a 52,126-square-foot campus with four medical outpatient buildings in metro Chicago. Private capital group Casa Avore was the buyer. Chris Bodnar, Brannan Knott, Zack Holderman, Anthony Sardo, Cole Reethof, Jesse Greshin, Trent Jemmett and Kevin Kobe of CBRE represented the seller. Fresenius Medical Care is the anchor tenant. Other tenants include Midwest Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgical Specialists, Medical Center Dental Associates and Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana. The campus was 95 percent occupied with a weighted average length of tenancy in excess of 20 years at the time of sale.

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JLL Opens New Office at O’Hare Plaza in Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:18:11 +0000

CHICAGO — JLL has opened its new office at O’Hare Plaza, a Class A office complex located at 8755 W. Higgins Road near the Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The brokerage giant says that the new office uses a more efficient footprint that emphasizes amenity-rich design, communal workspaces and flexibility. The 5,748-square-foot space features city views, breakout areas, upgraded conference facilities and access to shared building amenities, including a tenant lounge with a restaurant/bar and outdoor spaces. “This move is a tangible example of what we recommend to clients: create a workplace that earns the commute through experience, flexibility and thoughtful design,” says Marcellus Parker, head of corporate real estate, Americas, at JLL. Sustainability and employee well-being were core considerations throughout the design and build-out. The office features LED lighting, occupancy sensors and daylight sensors in open office areas, indoor air quality sensors and biophilic elements such as planters. The layout prioritizes access to natural light, with shared spaces such as the open office, meeting rooms and collaboration areas located along the window line. Height-adjustable desks and a range of meeting and collaboration settings support different work styles, while high-performance acoustic glass and sound-mitigating phone booths provide privacy. Open office workstations…

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Three Narratives Shaping Next Chapter of Chicago’s Office Market

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

By Denes Juhasz, NAI Hiffman Two different star performers are emerging in Chicago’s suburban and downtown office markets. Practical Class B properties are gaining traction in the suburbs, while glitzy Class A+ trophy towers continue to outperform downtown. As the office sector adapts to post-pandemic workplace realities, the 278 million-square-foot metro Chicago office market ended 2025 with a 25.5 percent overall vacancy rate and 1.8 million square feet of negative net absorption. The suburban market closed 2025 with positive net absorption totaling 282,285 square feet, while overall vacancy held steady at 26.2 percent, largely consistent with the year-end 2024 level of 26.3 percent. Downtown, tenant space reductions and relocations continued to take a toll, with nearly 2.1 million square feet of negative net absorption recorded in 2025. Vacancy rose to 24.9 percent, up from 23.6 percent at year-end 2024. Well-performing assets and a reduction in inventory are helping stabilize the market, albeit unevenly. Three distinct trends are emerging: an outperformance of well-positioned Class B suburban properties, a continued flight to trophy assets in the central business district (CBD) and the conversion of obsolete buildings to alternative uses across the region. Rise of suburban Class B One of the most notable…

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Standard, Belay Acquire 256-Unit Apartment Property in Lombard, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:44:35 +0000

LOMBARD, ILL. — Standard Real Estate Investments has expanded its strategic partnership with Belay Investment Group. The venture will target middle-market, value-add multifamily investment opportunities in the Midwest with a commitment of $50 million. To mark the beginning of the partnership, Standard has completed the acquisition of Martins Point, a 256-unit, garden-style property in Lombard. The asset is located at 2101 S. Finley Road in DuPage County. Built in 1989, Martins Point features 17 buildings along with a clubhouse and maintenance shop. Amenities include a pool, grilling center, fitness center and game room. Planned renovations include enhancements to residences and common areas. Standard now owns 1,092 units in suburban Chicago.

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Interra Realty Brokers $5.1M Sale of Two-Building Multifamily Portfolio in Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:01:38 +0000

CHICAGO — Interra Realty has brokered the $5.1 million sale of 2156 and 2158 W. 21st St., two multifamily buildings totaling 24 units in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. Jeremy Morton of Interra represented the confidential buyer and seller. The properties, which were fully occupied at the time of sale, were built in 1893 and renovated in 2023.

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McCollom Realty Sells El Cameno Plaza Retail Property in Metro Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:46:20 +0000

ORLAND PARK, ILL. — McCollom Realty Ltd. has sold El Cameno Plaza in Orland Park after owning it for 38 years. The retail property at 9931-9985 W. 151st St. features a 54-year lease with 7-Eleven, making it one of the longest 7-Eleven tenancies in the world. Five other tenants occupy the center as well. W.R. “Terry” McCollom, president of McCollom Realty, completed the sale.

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JEM Wellness Brands to Open 32,744 SF Crunch Fitness at Fox River Commons in Naperville, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:44:14 +0000

NAPERVILLE, ILL. — Crunch Fitness franchise owner JEM Wellness Brands has selected Fox River Commons for its inaugural location in Naperville, marking its second in the greater Chicago market. The tenant signed a lease with Continental Realty Corp. (CRC) for 32,744 square feet and will occupy the former Bed Bath & Beyond space within the 241,524-square-foot shopping center. Cherene Keenan represented CRC on an internal basis, while Newmark’s Holly Estler, Larry Kling and James Schutter represented the tenant. Crunch Naperville is expected to open this fall.

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Eastham Capital, Bender Cos. Acquire Multifamily Community in Metro Chicago for $30.4M

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:52:16 +0000

RICHTON PARK, ILL. — Eastham Capital and its operating partner Bender Cos. have acquired Park Towers Apartment Homes in Richton Park for $30.4 million. The 270-unit multifamily community is situated in Cook County. Park Towers is currently 94 percent occupied with average rents of $1,531 per month. The buyers plan to invest over $2.2 million focused on property infrastructure and exterior upgrades. Built in 1974, the property features floor plans ranging from 770 to 910 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, business center, onsite laundry facilities, a putting green, outdoor games and a playground. To date, Eastham and Bender have co-invested in 13 projects.

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Claire’s Signs 248,400 SF Industrial Lease in Elgin, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:11:00 +0000

ELGIN, ILL. — Ames Watson, owner of global accessories retailer Claire’s Holdings LLC, has signed a 248,400-square-foot industrial lease at 1100 Tollgate Road in Elgin. Spence Mehl of RCS Real Estate Advisors and JLL’s Sam Brashler, Seth Geldzahler and Sharon Kariampuzha represented the tenant. High Street Logistics Properties LLC owns the building. Located approximately 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, the Elgin facility is designed for large-scale distribution operations and will support the broader efforts of Claire’s to modernize its logistics network, improve speed-to-store delivery and enhance omnichannel fulfillment capabilities, according to RCS.

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Greenstone Partners Brokers $5.2M Sale of Retail Portfolio in Chicago’s Wicker Park

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:09:00 +0000

CHICAGO — Greenstone Partners has arranged the $5.2 million sale of a portfolio of retail properties situated along North Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. The portfolio totals 9,470 square feet and includes one corner property at North Milwaukee Avenue and Honore, along with three spaces directly across the street. The assets are fully leased to tenants such as Crossroads Trading Co., 2nd STREET, Thursday Boot Co. and Saint Alfred. Danny Spitz and Brewster Hague of Greenstone represented the seller, a Chicago-based investment and development company, and procured the buyer, a New York-based investor.

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Chicago Market Is Steadfast on the Performance Leaderboard

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

By Shubhra Jha, Standard Real Estate Investments Chicago was not on many investors’ bingo cards. However, consistently popping up in the top five apartment markets nationwide for rent growth and occupancy outperformance is changing that perception. Metro Chicago boasts relative affordability compared with its coastal counterparts, a range of job opportunities at all skill levels and the ongoing need for attainable housing. These factors create a multifamily investment landscape poised to deliver steady, long-term returns driven by resilient and stable demand. Economy, affordability Chicago is a diversified and consistent economic powerhouse, counted as the third largest major metro area in the United States and the largest non-coastal city. Its geographic location in America’s heartland combined with its historic strength in a wide array of sectors ranging from agriculture/food processing and finance/commodities trading to manufacturing, transportation/logistics and education play an important role in the metro’s resilience throughout economic cycles. Notably, there is no singular industry dominating the economy. Looking ahead, sizeable investments in quantum computing, life sciences and fintech will build on Chicago’s historic advantages in finance, trading and education. Despite its diversified and steadily expanding economic base, Chicago remains an affordable city for its residents. Median home prices in the…

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Aimco Closes Sale of 1,495-Unit Multifamily Portfolio in Metro Chicago for $455M

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:11:49 +0000

CHICAGO — Aimco (NYSE: AIV) has completed the sale of a seven-property multifamily portfolio in metro Chicago totaling 1,495 units as part of its liquidation plan approved by stockholders in February. LaTerra Capital Management and Respark Residential purchased the portfolio for $455 million. The Aimco Chicago Portfolio consists of the following stabilized properties: Pete Evans and Richard Evans of Berkadia represented the seller in the transaction. 3650 Capital provided approximately $104 million in acquisition financing to the buyers. The transaction was also capitalized with roughly $308 million of Fannie Mae loan assumptions as well as equity capital from LaTerra and Respark. Approximately $20 million of the invested capital will fund improvements to the properties, including both common area and unit upgrades. “In the post-COVID era, the greater Chicago region has emerged as one of the strongest multifamily housing markets in the country,” says Michael Fleischer, deputy CIO at 3650. “While some regions are experiencing oversupply, the Midwest is seeing a sustained period of strong performance and stability driven by limited new supply, robust demand and relative affordability compared to coastal markets.”

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Habitat Begins Leasing for Second Residential Phase at $200M Ogden Commons in Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:40:31 +0000

CHICAGO — Habitat has begun leasing for The Junction at OC Living in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood. The project is the second of three residential phases within the $200 million Ogden Commons mixed-income community developed by Habitat in partnership with Sinai Chicago. The four-story building represents a $38 million investment and delivers 75 units, with 76 percent of the residences reserved as affordable housing, including 30 units that are designated Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) units. The remaining residences are market rate. Amenities include a lounge, fitness center, onsite laundry facilities, management and social services offices, a package and mail room, bike storage and accessory parking. The first residential building at Ogden Commons, The Boulevard at OC Living, was completed in 2024 and fully leased in 2025. A 45,000-square-foot, three-story commercial building was completed in 2021. The commercial component is home to Sinai Chicago’s One Lawndale Community Care and Surgery Center, a Wintrust Bank branch and La Catedral Café & Restaurant. The third residential phase, The Parkline at OC Living, will include townhome and multi-flat units with larger floor plans designed for families. Upon full build-out, Ogden Commons will encompass more than 350 mixed-income units. Funding for Ogden Commons comes from…

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Interra Realty Brokers $10.5M Sale of Apartment Building in Chicago’s Logan Square

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:52:15 +0000

CHICAGO — Interra Realty has brokered the $10.5 million sale of Logan Station, a 24-unit apartment building in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. Built in 2007, the property was fully occupied at the time of sale. Units average 1,500 square feet. Joe Smazal and Mark Dykstra of Interra represented the confidential seller and procured the buyer, Breneman Capital, which plans to implement a light value-add program to interiors.

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Transwestern Negotiates $2.3M Sale of Vacant Building in Chicago’s River North

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:51:25 +0000

CHICAGO — Transwestern has negotiated the sale of a vacant, single-story building totaling 5,370 square feet in Chicago’s River North. The property at 625 N. Kingsbury St. sold for $2.3 million. David Kimball of Transwestern represented the seller, an entity controlled by Urban Innovations. Mark Kishtow of Jameson Commercial represented the buyer, a local private investor who plans to convert the property into a Top Dog Daycare & Hotel opening this summer. The transaction also includes an adjacent 24-space surface parking lot. Originally designed and developed in 1997 by Chicago architect Stanley Tigerman, the building features a column-free interior, exposed timber truss construction and ceiling heights exceeding 21 feet at the center.

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Eastham Capital, Bender Cos. Buy Multifamily Community in Metro Chicago for $24.1M

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:30:56 +0000

GLENDALE HEIGHTS, ILL. — Eastham Capital has acquired The Flats at Gladstone in the Chicago suburb of Glendale Heights with its operating partner Bender Cos. The purchase price was $24.1 million. The 168-unit, garden-style community was 96 percent leased at the time of sale. Rents average $1,690 per month. Built in 1977, The Flats at Gladstone consists of 31 buildings. A renovation plan calls for more than $2.5 million in exterior building improvements and interior unit upgrades, complemented by the construction of a new clubhouse with a fitness center, leasing office and maintenance shop. To date, Eastham and Bender have co-invested in 12 projects.

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Boulder Group Arranges $5.3M Sale of CVS-Occupied Retail Property in Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:29:39 +0000

CHICAGO — The Boulder Group has arranged the $5.3 million sale of a single-tenant retail property net leased to CVS in Chicago. Constructed in 2002, the 15,414-square-foot building is located at 3951 W. 103rd St. CVS recently executed a long-term lease extension through January 2039. The lease features 10 five-year renewal options with 5 percent rental escalations in each option period. Portions of the property are master leased by CVS to Subway and CD One Price Cleaners, both of which have been operating at the location since 2002 and 2003, respectively. Randy Blankstein, Jimmy Goodman and John Feeney of Boulder Group represented the seller, a Northeast-based real estate investment company. The buyer was a self-represented real estate trust.

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