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Bradford Allen Negotiates Two Office Leases for Illinois Retina in Chicago Market

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:46:39 +0000

SKOKIE, ILL. AND MUNSTER, IND. — Bradford Allen has negotiated two leases on behalf of Illinois Retina in the Chicago market. The medical services provider signed a 16,228-square-foot lease in Skokie, Ill., as well as an 8,728-square-foot lease in Munster, Ind., about 30 miles southeast of Chicago. Craig Nadborne of Bradford Allen negotiated the leases for Illinois Retina. Nadborne has completed more than a dozen renewals, relocations, expansions and renegotiations on behalf of the tenant over the past 20 years. The Skokie office is at Concourse Office Plaza. The long-term transaction marked a renewal and expansion from approximately 3,000 square feet. The property comprises two 12-story medical office buildings. Illinois Retina’s Munster office relocated from a smaller facility to 9200 Calumet Ave., a single-story medical office complex.

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Lee & Associates Arranges $5.2M Sale of Industrial Building in Metro Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:45:53 +0000

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Lee & Associates of Illinois has arranged the $5.2 million sale of a 39,879-square-foot industrial building located at 1951 Lively Blvd. in Elk Grove Village. Dustin Albers of Lee & Associates represented the buyer, Sonica International Inc., a global logistics company. John D’Orazio, Jonathan Kohn and Tommy Karnig of Colliers represented the seller, FD Venture Co. LLC.

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Swanson, Martin & Bell Inks 56,760 SF Office Lease in Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:13:57 +0000

CHICAGO — Swanson, Martin & Bell LLP has signed a long-term headquarters lease restructure and renewal at 330 N. Wabash Ave. in Chicago. The 52-story riverside office tower is the last building in the U.S. designed by renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The property features 35,000-square-foot floor plates, floor-to-ceiling windows, 12-foot ceilings and panoramic views of the city. Dan Arends, Dougal Jeppe, Corby Marx, Joe Stevens and John Arends of Colliers represented the tenant, which is known nationally for its extensive jury trial experience. In addition to its Chicago headquarters, the law firm maintains six offices throughout the Midwest. The firm has grown from 13 lawyers in 1992 to over 140 lawyers in 30 practice areas today.

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Partnership to Develop Chicago’s First Geothermal-Powered Multifamily Community

Abby Cox — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0000

CHICAGO — Tree Street Group, along with Magellan Development Group and Mark Goodman & Associates, will co-develop the first geothermal-powered, all-electric multifamily high-rise in Chicago. The 33-story building, 410 North Elizabeth, will be the first phase of a two-tower, mixed-use development in the city’s Fulton Market District. Bank OZK, the senior lender on the project, provided a $102 million construction loan for the development, according to various media sources. Beach Point Capital and Circle Property Partners were the junior lenders. “Closing on financing for 410 North Elizabeth is a significant milestone for our team, one that dares to achieve what no one else has attempted — Chicago’s first geothermal multifamily high-rise,” says Ted Weldon, principal of Tree Street Group. “Our ability to move forward on this project underscores the faith of the many parties involved that Chicago is a national leader in sustainable development and a premier market for institutional investment.” The geothermal system, along with other key design features, has the potential to reduce energy usage by an estimated 60 percent. As a result of lower energy use, the building is projected to reduce emissions by 30 percent and energy cost savings by more than 25 percent. According to the U.S.…

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Lee & Associates Brokers Sale of 455,858 SF Industrial Property in Lansing, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:53:38 +0000

LANSING, ILL. — Lee & Associates of Illinois has brokered the sale of a 455,858-square-foot warehouse located at 16801 Exchange Ave. in Lansing, a south suburb of Chicago. Walter Murphy of Lee & Associates represented the buyer, RBT Industries (The Great Escape), a retailer of home leisure products. RBT will occupy 313,982 square feet of the building while the remainder will be leased to LKQ Corp. Stephanie Park, Colin Green and Traci Payette of CBRE represented the seller, Plymouth Industrial REIT Inc.

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Principle Construction Completes Warehouse Renovation for POLI FILM America in Hampshire, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:53:04 +0000

HAMPSHIRE, ILL. — Principle Construction Corp. has completed a warehouse renovation for POLI FILM America Inc. at One Elgiloy Drive in Hampshire, a far northwest suburb of Chicago. The project provides the protective plastic film manufacturer with a streamlined, rectangular floor plan designed to optimize high-volume manufacturing operations. The centerpiece of the project involved relocating 12 precast concrete panels from an existing 133-foot wall. By moving these panels and integrating new ones, Principle enclosed the inner section of a previously L-shaped warehouse, converting it into a contiguous space. Principle also expanded the west side dock apron and added two new dock positions in the existing warehouse space. The addition of 38,956 square feet to the manufacturing facility included a new entry door and a drive-in door, a gas-fired make-up air unit, ballasted roof and lighting. Principle also installed an infiltration pit for increased stormwater management capacity. Harris Architects was the architect.

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Kiser Group Arranges $5.7M Sale of Chicago Apartment Building

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:52:20 +0000

CHICAGO — Kiser Group has arranged the $5.7 million sale of a 43-unit apartment building located at 5123-31 S. University Ave. in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood. Lee Kiser brokered the transaction. The Norm Levin Trust sold the property to Florin Pavel. Situated a few blocks from the University of Chicago, the asset was 97.7 percent occupied at the time of sale. The buyer completed a 1031 exchange and plans to renovate and reposition the asset to better serve student housing demand. The same family had owned the property since 1962.

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 916-Unit Self-Storage Property in Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:57:00 +0000

CHICAGO — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a 916-unit Public Storage property in Chicago. Completed in 2024, the self-storage facility consists of climate-controlled units totaling 72,899 rentable square feet. Jeffrey Herrmann and Sean Delaney of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, an Illinois-based limited liability company. Delaney procured the buyer, a Texas-based limited liability company.

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HODC Opens 48-Unit Permanent Supportive Housing Community in Northbrook, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:56:06 +0000

NORTHBROOK, ILL. — Nonprofit developer Housing Opportunity Development Corp. (HODC) has opened Poupard Place, a permanent supportive housing community in Northbrook. The 48-unit, four-story community at 1593 Shermer Road provides affordable housing for individuals and families living with disabilities. The development was made possible through a collaborative partnership among HODC, Illinois Housing Development Authority, Cook County, National Equity Fund, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, Village Bank & Trust and many other public and private partners. The Village of Northbrook unanimously approved the project and donated the land. The project team included architect Cordogan, Clark & Associates and general contractor Skender.

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Greenstone Partners Negotiates $4M Sale of Apartment, Retail Building in Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:53:57 +0000

CHICAGO — Greenstone Partners has negotiated the $4 million sale of a fully leased property located along Restaurant Row in Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood. Located at 1012 W. Randolph St., the four-story asset totals 6,500 square feet and includes a ground-floor retail space leased to Rōti Modern Mediterranean and three loft-style apartments. At the time of sale, the property was fully occupied. Danny Spitz, Tom Galvin and Brewster Hague of Greenstone represented the seller. The buyer was Los Angeles-based Foundational Real Estate.

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JLL Secures $332M Refinancing for Luxury Multifamily Tower in Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:01:45 +0000

CHICAGO — JLL Capital Markets has secured a $275 million refinancing and a $57 million mezzanine financing for NEMA Chicago, a luxury multifamily tower. Standing 76 stories and 893 feet tall, the property is Chicago’s tallest rental tower, according to JLL. Located at 1210 S. Indiana Ave. along Grant Park, NEMA Chicago includes 800 units. Architect Rafael Viñoly designed the property, which was completed in 2019. David Rockwell designed the interiors. NEMA Chicago features 70,000 square feet of amenity spaces, including indoor and outdoor pools, a full-size basketball court, squash court, boxing ring, golf simulator, movie theater and spa services. The building features 764 Signature Residences and 126 exclusive Skyline Collection units on the upper floors, which comprise private lobbies, dedicated concierge teams, 10-foot ceilings and access to the Vista Lounge and Skyline Terrace. Danny Kaufman, Medina Spiodic and Youngsoo Yang of JLL represented the borrower, Crescent Heights, in facilitating the five-year, fixed-rate loan through New York Life Insurance Co. JLL also arranged the mezzanine loan through PGIM’s real estate business.

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Mapletree Breaks Ground on 419,520 SF Spec Industrial Facility in Joliet, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:47 +0000

JOLIET, ILL. — Mapletree Investments has broken ground on a 419,520-square-foot speculative industrial facility in Joliet. Completion of the 29-acre project is slated for the first quarter of 2027. Situated along the I-80 and I-55 interchange, the development will provide direct connectivity to the Joliet Intermodal Center, North America’s largest inland port that is home to the Union Pacific and BNSF Joliet Intermodal Terminals. The property will feature a clear height of 40 feet, 78 dock doors, four drive-in doors, 172 car parking spaces and 97 trailer stalls. Singapore-based Mapletree currently owns and operates approximately 9.8 million square feet of industrial assets in Chicagoland. The group’s broader U.S. logistics footprint totals more than 60 million square feet. The project team includes Keeley Construction and Colliers.

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CBRE Brokers $6.3M Sale of Multifamily Redevelopment Site in Chicago’s Wrigleyville

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:45:08 +0000

CHICAGO — CBRE has brokered the $6.3 million sale of a 28,150-square-foot redevelopment site in Chicago’s Wrigleyville submarket. A joint venture between SNS Realty Group and North Park Ventures acquired the property at 3233-47 N. Sheffield Ave. and subsequently secured a zoning change to B2-5, clearing the way for a five-story apartment building with 99 units. CBRE’s Tom Svoboda and John Jaeger represented the seller. The site was previously home to Torstenson Glass Co., a family-owned manufacturer that operated at the facility for 116 years before selling its business and retaining ownership of the real estate.

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Quantum Negotiates $5.8M Sale of Shopping Center in Aurora, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:44:35 +0000

AURORA, ILL. — Quantum Real Estate Advisors Inc. has negotiated the $5.8 million sale of a 23,000-square-foot shopping center located at 405 N. Eola Road in Aurora. The center consists of 13 suites and is home to local, regional and national tenants. Brett Berlin of Quantum brokered the transaction. A local investor sold the property to an owner, developer and manager focused on acquiring neighborhood strip centers.

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Kiser Group Brokers $3.9M Sale of Apartment, Retail Building in Chicago’s Wicker Park

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:02:14 +0000

CHICAGO — Kiser Group has brokered the $3.9 million sale of an 11-unit property located at 1756 W. North Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. The property consists of three commercial spaces and eight apartments. Gut-renovated in 2020, the building features updated plumbing, electrical, roofing, windows and interiors. The asset was fully occupied at the time of sale. Jake Parker, Andy Friedman and Viktor Radzieta of Kiser brokered the transaction. The property sold to an all-cash buyer.

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JLL Arranges $124.6M Refinancing for Luxury Apartment Tower in Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:19:10 +0000

CHICAGO — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $124.6 million refinancing for Arthur on Aberdeen, a newly stabilized luxury apartment tower in Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood. Located at 210 N. Aberdeen St., the property rises 18 stories with 363 units. Delivered in 2024, the asset is 92 percent occupied. Amenities include a rooftop pool and spa, a fitness center spanning more than 2,000 square feet, a podcasting studio and coworking spaces. The community also includes roughly 10,000 square feet of fully leased ground-floor retail space. Danny Kaufman, Medina Spiodic, Rebecca Mitchell, Merrick Evans and Annie Thomas of JLL represented the borrower, LG Development Group LLC, in arranging the three-year, floating-rate loan through Pacific Life Insurance Co.

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $14M Sale of LA Fitness-Anchored Retail Property in Metro Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:17:22 +0000

MUNDELEIN, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the nearly $14 million sale and financing of a LA Fitness-anchored, four-suite retail property in Mundelein. Austin Weisenbeck and Sean Sharko of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, an experienced real estate investor and developer in Chicagoland. The Sharko | Weisenbeck | Mendoza Group also procured the out-of-state buyer, which completed a 1031 exchange. Dean Giannakopoulos of Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. arranged $9.8 million in acquisition financing through a regional lender. The 89,357-square-foot shopping center is situated on 7.5 acres at 1555 S. Lake St. Built in 2019, the property is home to Kids Empire, The Dog Stop and The Picklr Club. The asset is part of Townline Square Shopping Center.

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Chicago’s Next Industrial Opportunity Is Already Built

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0000

By Maxx Kossof, The Missner Group Chicago’s industrial market is active — vacancy is low, rents are up and the construction pipeline remains substantial. But the market is not uniform. Smaller deals, in tighter locations and existing buildings, are moving. That segment has been underserved for some time, and that is starting to change. Big box is largely spoken for Chicago’s active construction pipeline is significant, but the majority of it is already committed. The large projects breaking ground are build-to-suit developments for specific users, including Kimberly-Clark, CJ Logistics and Walmart. Big speculative groundbreakings have been largely absent for some time, reflecting a period of softer leasing demand that is only now beginning to recover. That pipeline serves an important segment of the market, but a narrow one. Most tenants are not those users. They are regional distributors, light manufacturers and last-mile operators looking for 25,000 to 90,000 square feet in a location that works for their workforce and customers. For years, speculative development bypassed this segment in favor of larger tenants and higher absolute rents. That is beginning to shift. Infill is competitive When a well-located older building becomes available in Chicago, there is real competition for it. The…

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Focus Tops Out 19-Story Apartment Building in Chicago’s Fulton Market

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:10:51 +0000

CHICAGO — Chicago-based developer Focus has topped out 1221 W. Washington Blvd., a new apartment tower in Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood. Focus is also serving as the general contractor. Designed by Pappageorge Haymes, the 19-story, 286,232-square-foot development will feature a concrete podium with a brick façade, topped by a glass curtain wall spanning floors five through 19. Once complete, the project will include 287 apartment units, roughly 2,700 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 110 parking spaces. Apartments will come in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities will total more than 25,000 square feet and include three rooftop decks with a pool and grilling stations, a spa with an indoor hut tub, sauna, a fitness center with yoga and spin studios, private coworking spaces and a dog spa and dog run. Partner’s By Design is the interior designer, and Luxury Living is handling marketing and leasing. The development will be known as 1221, and first deliveries are anticipated in January 2027. The project is a Focus-led joint venture between DAC Developments and Melrose Ascension Capital. CIBC Capital and Heitman provided financing.

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Quantum Brokers Sale of 88,000 SF Shopping Center in Geneva, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:09:03 +0000

GENEVA, ILL. — Quantum Real Estate Advisors Inc. has brokered the sale of an 88,000-square-foot shopping center in Geneva. Located at 1310 Commons Drive, the property consists of four multi-tenant and two single-tenant buildings. Dan Waszak and Brett Berlin of Quantum brokered the transaction. The buyer was a global real estate investment manager, and the seller was an investment fund based on the East Coast.

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