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Associated Bank Provides $22.6M Loan for Redevelopment of Former Grocery Store in Metro Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:02:00 +0000

BUFFALO GROVE, ILL. — Associated Bank has provided a $22.6 million loan to Shorewood Development Group for the acquisition and redevelopment of a vacant, 66,083-square-foot former grocery store at 1160 W. Lake Cook Road in Buffalo Grove. The sale also included an outlot site. Named Chase Plaza, the project will feature a two-tenant, grocery-anchored retail building occupied by Sprouts Farmers Market and Club Studio fitness center. The space had been vacant for years. The project marks the first Club Studio location in the northwest Chicago suburbs. Daniel Barrins of Associated Bank managed the loan arrangements and closing.

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Apex Systems Signs 15,378 SF Office Lease in Chicago’s River North

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:44:42 +0000

CHICAGO — Apex Systems will relocate its Chicago office from 600 W. Chicago Ave. to 448 N. LaSalle Drive. The technology and professional services firm has signed a long-term lease totaling 15,378 square feet for the entire top floor of the boutique office building. Designed by LJC Design & Engineering and completed in 2021, the 12-story property totals 174,599 square feet and is situated in the city’s River North submarket. The owner, National Real Estate Advisors, recently completed 32,000 square feet of furnished spec suites on the fourth and seventh floors. Amenities include a private tenant rooftop deck, conference facilities, a fitness center and ground-floor retail, including shuffleboard-focused food-and-beverage concept Electric Shuffle. Erica Marshall and Mark Gunderson of Stream Realty Partners represented the landlord. Jeff Skender, Jack Tunnicliff, Mike DeSantis and Mark Moore of Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant.

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McHugh Construction, Powers & Sons Break Ground on 12-Story Affordable Housing Project in Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:32:12 +0000

CHICAGO — McHugh Construction and joint venture partner Powers & Sons Construction, along with The Community Builders (TCB), have broken ground on Southbridge 1C, the latest phase in the redevelopment of the former Harold Ickes Homes at 2305 S. State St. in Chicago’s South Loop. The 12-story building will include 80 market-rate and affordable housing units in a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts. Located adjacent to the Cermak-McCormick Place CTA Green Line station, the development will feature a 1,500-square-foot, street-level retail space alongside a resident lobby. The first floor will include a bike room with 80 spaces, a dog wash station, package room, leasing office and back-of-house areas. Amenity spaces on the 12th floor will include a fitness area, outdoor terrace and resident storage. Developed by TCB and supported by the Chicago Department of Housing, Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), Illinois Housing Development Authority and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the 76,000-square-foot project will receive $11.9 million in tax-increment financing assistance. Gensler designed the project. Construction is slated for completion in June 2027. Southbridge 1C will include 44 affordable housing units, representing 55 percent of the total unit count. Fifteen residences will be designated for families…

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Missner Group Purchases 58,236 SF Industrial Building in Aurora, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:30:47 +0000

AURORA, ILL. — The Missner Group has acquired 657 Wolverine Drive, a 58,236-square-foot industrial building in Aurora. Located on 5.5 acres, the multi-tenant property features a clear height of 18 feet, multiple drive-in doors and loading docks, heavy power and ample parking. Built in 1997, the asset also offers outside storage. Missner plans to implement a targeted value-add program, including tenant build-outs, renovation of existing office space and structural improvements. Two units are currently available for lease, representing a total of 25,267 square feet. Steve Connolly and Mark Moran of NAI Hiffman represented the undisclosed seller, while Andrew Maletich of Cawley CRE represented the buyer. Maletich and colleague Matt Garland have been retained as the leasing brokers.

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Walker & Dunlop Provides $60M in Financing for Multifamily Community in Wilmette, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:59:41 +0000

WILMETTE, ILL. — Walker & Dunlop has provided nearly $60 million in construction take-out financing for Optima Verdana, a luxury multifamily community in Wilmette developed by Optima. Dave Hendrickson, Pat Modig, Jonathan Paine, Mo Beler, Will Crittenberger and Philippe LaPointe of Walker & Dunlop originated the Freddie Mac loan, which features a fixed interest rate and interest-only payments. Completed in 2023, Optima Verdana features 100 apartment units and 5,900 square feet of retail space. Residences average 1,499 square feet.

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Nicholas & Associates, Wingspan Open Retail Stores at The VUE Mixed-Use Project in Metro Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:58:19 +0000

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Nicholas & Associates and Wingspan Development Group of the Nicholas Family of Cos. have opened the initial commercial phase of The VUE, a 10-acre mixed-use development in Elk Grove Village. The retail spaces are home to Tensuke Market and Food Court, 7 Mile Cycles, Jarosch Bakery and Vini’s Pizza. Plans for The VUE include a 271-unit apartment community, 16 rental townhomes, a multi-story clubhouse with a pool and other amenities for residents and 52,000 square feet of retail space. A newly constructed and nearly completed pedestrian overpass will connect the development with the 3,500-acre Ned Brown Forest Preserve.

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Claire’s to Relocate Headquarters, Signs 43,200 SF Lease in Rosemont, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:22 +0000

ROSEMONT, ILL. — Claire’s Holdings LLC, a global accessories retailer and portfolio company of Ames Watson, has signed a 43,200-square-foot office headquarters lease at Columbia Centre III in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont. Claire’s will relocate its headquarters from Hoffman Estates, Ill., with the new space expected to open in early 2027. John Clark and Sean Moran of Newmark and Spence Mehl of RCS Real Estate Advisors represented the tenant. Joe Stevens and Steve Degodny of Transwestern represented the undisclosed landlord. Located at 9295 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Columbia Centre III is a nine-story office building totaling 238,696 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, onsite dining and covered parking.

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Venture One Acquires 122,601 SF Industrial Building in Waukegan, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:58:57 +0000

WAUKEGAN, ILL. — Venture One Real Estate, through its acquisition fund VK Industrial VII LP, has acquired a 122,601-square-foot industrial building located at 3210 Oak Grove Ave. in Waukegan. The multi-tenant property was 66 percent leased at the time of sale. Constructed in 2006, the precast building is demised into three units. It features a clear height of 30 feet, 12 exterior docks, three drive-in doors, an ESFR sprinkler system and parking for more than 125 cars. The available unit is 41,838 square feet, including approximately 2,839 square feet of office space. Venture One plans to complete several improvements to the vacant unit, including office renovations, warehouse lighting and renovations to the bathroom and breakroom. Joe Horrigan, Zach Graham and Ryan Bain of CBRE represented the undisclosed seller. Whit Heitman and Jack Fitzpatrick of CBRE will market the property for lease. VK Industrial VII is co-sponsored by Venture One and Kovitz Investment Group.

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SVN Chicago Commercial Brokers $17.1M Sale of Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Mattoon, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:19:29 +0000

MATTOON, ILL. — SVN Chicago Commercial has brokered the $17.1 million sale of the 102-room Hilton Garden Inn Mattoon. Constructed in 2022, the property is located at 100 Coles Centre Parkway and features Hilton’s new branded layout. Derek Gonsch of SVN Chicago represented the undisclosed seller. Lekhraj Ahuja, a local investor and experienced hotel operator, was the buyer.

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Opus Completes 52,172 SF Build-to-Suit Facility for Elgin Recycling in Gilberts, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:18:38 +0000

GILBERTS, ILL. — Opus has completed construction on a 52,174-square-foot build-to-suit facility for Elgin Recycling at 58 Center Drive in Gilberts, a far northwest suburb of Chicago. Situated in the Turnberry Lakes Business Park, the facility is blocks away from Elgin Recycling’s headquarters and serves as one of its four Chicago-area recycling scrap yards. Elgin Recycling is a family-owned operation that processes ferrous and non-ferrous metals, exotic alloys and electronics. The new Gilberts location processes recycled electronics from public drop-off facilities, breaking them down into components that are transported to downstream recyclers. The facility, which will be fully operational in July, features a clear height of 28 feet, six dock doors, two drive-in doors and up to 58 vehicle parking stalls. Opus served as the design-builder and worked in partnership with Architects Plus Design Studio PLLC, Structural Enginuity Inc. and Spaceco.

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American Eagle Signs 14,182 SF Lease for Michigan Avenue Flagship Store in Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:02:54 +0000

CHICAGO — American Eagle Outfitters has signed a lease for a new flagship store at 600 N. Michigan Ave. in Chicago. The 14,182-square-foot store is expected to open on July 1, 2027. American Eagle will occupy space opposite UNIQLO, which returned to Michigan Avenue with its store opening in March. The Chicago flagship will be American Eagle’s second flagship store in the U.S., following the opening of its New York City flagship late last year. The surrounding stretch of Michigan Avenue recently saw the opening of Aritzia and a new home for The North Face. The Cube, a London-based urban playground concept, is slated to open this summer. The Candy Hall of Fame will debut in summer 2027. Marget Graham, Dick Spinell and Stan Nitzberg of Mid-America Asset Management represented the owners of 600 N. Michigan Ave. Jim Sakanich and Riley McCarron of CBRE represented American Eagle.

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Boulder Group Arranges $3.5M Sale of Staples-Occupied Retail Property in Metro Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:48:04 +0000

NAPERVILLE, ILL. — The Boulder Group has arranged the $3.5 million sale of a single-tenant retail property net leased to Staples in Naperville within metro Chicago. The 22,888-square-foot building is situated on 2.4 acres. Randy Blankstein, Jimmy Goodman and John Feeney of Boulder Group represented the seller, a real estate investment firm. The buyer was a Southeast-based investment company. The Staples lease expires on March 31, 2032. The tenant has operated at the location since 2006.

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Skender Completes 535,000 SF Office Development in Chicago’s Fulton Market

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

CHICAGO — Chicago-based general contractor Skender has completed The Fulton, an 11-story, 535,000-square-foot office development at 217 N. Sangamon St. in Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood. Developed by Fulton Street Cos. and Shanna Collective, the project marks the only Class A office building to break ground in Chicago since 2023, according to Skender. Designed by FitzGerald Associates Architects and Morris Adjmi Architects, The Fulton features floor-to-ceiling windows, several outdoor terraces, a rooftop lounge and bar, multiple conference and coworking spaces and a fitness center. A basement provides parking for up to 80 vehicles. Additionally, a glass atrium connects the new development with a redevelopment of the historic Schwinn Bicycle factory, which is being converted from apartments into office space. Alex Panici, vice president at Skender, says the project brings the perfect blend of historical significance and modern design. “A tremendous amount of thought was put into everything from the material selection to the energy efficiency, and this property is sure to meet the needs of the modern workforce long into the future.” The Fulton is both WELL- and LEED Silver-certified. Committed office tenants include The Coca-Cola Co., Harrison Street Asset Management, BlackEdge Capital and Permanent Capital. Gibsons Steakhouse and Equinox Fitness…

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Club Studio Inks 32,000 SF Retail Lease in Chicago’s Gold Coast

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:59:26 +0000

CHICAGO — Club Studio, a fitness concept offering high-end amenities, boutique studio classes and wellness services, has signed a 32,000-square-foot retail lease at Newberry Plaza in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. CBRE’s Luke Molloy, Danny Jacobson and Stephen Ansani represented the landlords, 11 East Partners and Blackbird Investment Group. The transaction marks the third lease completed at the redevelopment of the building’s retail base, known as Newberry on the Triangle. Club Studio will occupy a majority of the second floor and all of the third floor of the retail space at the base of the 53-story residential tower. Club Studio joins Anthropologie, which signed a 16,000-square-foot lease on the first floor, and Canadian restaurant group Moxies, which is bringing a 13,600-square-foot dining concept to the property.

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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 500-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Montgomery, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:57:56 +0000

MONTGOMERY, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of U.S. 30 Storage, a 500-unit self-storage property positioned along U.S. Route 30 in Montgomery, a western suburb of Chicago. Jon Silvers and Sean Delaney of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a trust, and procured the buyer, a national real estate investment firm. The property will be professionally managed by CubeSmart. Located at 1400 Bohr Ave., the 39,660-square-foot asset features 278 non-climate-controlled units and 222 outdoor parking spaces for vehicles, boats and RVs.

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Beyoglu USA Signs 28,500 SF Industrial Lease in Batavia, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:57:15 +0000

BATAVIA, ILL. — Beyoglu USA, a food manufacturing and distribution company based in Turkey, has signed a 28,500-square-foot industrial lease at 1425 Nagle Blvd. in Batavia, a western suburb of Chicago. Matt Hanson of Brown Commercial Group represented the tenant. The building was formerly home to a food industry tenant.

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Draper and Kramer Provides $64.8M HUD-Insured Construction Loan for Chicago Apartment Project

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:37:59 +0000

CHICAGO — Draper and Kramer Inc. has provided a $64.8 million HUD 221(d)(4) construction loan on behalf of Riverside Investment & Development for a new 12-story, 199-unit apartment building at 566 W. Van Buren St. in Chicago’s West Loop. Matt Wurtzebach, Dave Tomfohrde, Bill Barry, Jeff Ross and Kevan Briscoe of Draper and Kramer originated the loan, which features a fixed interest rate with interest-only payments during construction and converts to a fully amortizing 40-year permanent loan after year 10. The $85 million project is slated for delivery in 2027.

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Real Capital Solutions Acquires 10-Story Office Building in Naperville, Illinois for $16.1M

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:37:13 +0000

NAPERVILLE, ILL. — Real Capital Solutions (RCS) has acquired MetroWest, a 10-story office building in Naperville, for $16.1 million. The 207,714-square-foot property is located at 55 Shuman Blvd. The purchase price represents a significant discount to the property’s most recent sale for $32.5 million in 2015 when it was nearly fully leased. RCS says the reset in pricing reflects broader market conditions, including higher interest rates, constrained lending and limited liquidity across the office sector. MetroWest is currently 67.6 percent leased and is anchored by Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, which occupies 11 percent of the building under a long-term lease through 2034. Designed by architect Helmut Jahn, the building features amenities such as a fitness center, cafeteria and structured parking. RCS plans to implement a targeted leasing and repositioning strategy. Approximately 40 percent of the vacant space already includes modernized or move-in-ready suites. Newmark’s Peter Harwood, Jim Postweiler, Jack Trager and Mary Gilbank represented the undisclosed seller.

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Lee & Associates, CBRE Arrange Sale of 510,000 SF Former Corporate Campus in Elgin, Illinois

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:57:35 +0000

ELGIN, ILL. — Lee & Associates of Illinois and CBRE have arranged the sale of a 510,000-square-foot, 82-acre former corporate campus and ministry facility at 1000 N. Randall Road in Elgin. Kenneth Franzese and John Cassidy of Lee & Associates and Tony Gange of CBRE represented the seller, Harvest Bible Chapel. The self-represented buyer was Acts2Network, a Christian organization based in California. Originally developed as Safety-Kleen’s world headquarters in 1993, the property includes a roughly 350,000-square-foot office building wrapped around a multi-story parking deck, plus a 160,000-square-foot addition developed by Harvest Bible Chapel to accommodate an academy, worship center, gym and multipurpose ministry space. Amenities include a 2,100-seat auditorium, athletic center, production studios, training rooms, a cafeteria with full kitchen, visitor café and related support areas. The transaction terms included a longer-term leaseback for Harvest Bible Chapel’s academy and portions of its corporate offices, worship center and support spaces. Prior to closing, Acts2Network and Harvest Bible Chapel began cohabitating the campus. Shared spaces such as the worship center and gym serve both organizations.

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Inland Purchases 156-Unit Senior Living Community in Metro Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:56:44 +0000

MOKENA, ILL. — Inland Real Estate Acquisitions LLC has purchased Clarendale of Mokena, a 156-unit senior living community in Mokena, a southwest suburb of Chicago. The property features 60 independent living residences, 56 assisted living units and 40 memory care units. Amenities include a bistro, pub, dining room, fitness studio, theater room, salon, outdoor patio and landscaped grounds. Clarendale of Mokena was 94 percent occupied at the time of sale. Inland’s Matthew Tice and Brett Smith completed the transaction on behalf of an Inland affiliate. A joint venture between LCS and Nuveen Real Estate was the seller. LCS Community Operations will continue to provide management services for the community and its residents.

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