Illinois

Venture One Buys 37,601 SF Industrial Building in Elmhurst, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 13, 2023

ELMHURST, ILL. — Venture One Real Estate, through its acquisition fund VK Industrial VI LP, has acquired a 37,601-square-foot industrial building in Elmhurst for an undisclosed price. The acquisition was structured as a sale-leaseback. Built in 1969, the property features a clear height of 18 feet, two docks, two drive-in doors and parking for 45 cars. Ted Gates and David Prell of CBRE represented the undisclosed seller. VK Industrial VI is co-sponsored by Venture One and Kovitz Investment Group. The fund targets industrial acquisitions in the Chicago, Northeast and Florida markets.

September 13, 2023

Acquisitions Development Hospitality Illinois Midwest

Waterton Launches Outbound Hotels Brand

by Kristin Harlow September 12, 2023

CHICAGO — Chicago-based real estate investor and operator Waterton has launched its new Outbound Hotels brand, a collection of hotels for travelers seeking outdoor-inspired experiences in boutique settings. The vision for Outbound Hotels began with Waterton’s acquisition of The Virginian Lodge in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Waterton acquired the property in partnership with Wyoming-based Orion Cos. and has since rebranded it as The Virginian Lodge, an Outbound Hotel. The Outbound portfolio, operated by Springboard Hospitality, was expanded in 2021 with the acquisition of Outbound Mammoth (formerly the Sierra Nevada Resort) in Mammoth, Calif., and Towne and Country Stowe in Stowe, Vt., in March 2023. Most recently, Waterton partnered with Argosy Real Estate Partners to for a redevelopment project on a 17-acre Qualified Opportunity Zone site in Oakhurst, Calif., just south of the main gate to Yosemite National Park. The property will be developed as Outbound Yosemite Resort, a 135-key hotel consisting of 108 vacation rental cabins and 14 hotel rooms located above a 12,500-square-foot clubhouse in addition to a 13-key boutique hotel currently on the site.

September 12, 2023

Development Illinois Industrial Midwest

Gotion to Build $2B Electric Vehicle Battery Gigafactory in Manteno, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 11, 2023

MANTENO, ILL. — Gotion has unveiled plans to build a $2 billion electric vehicle (EV) lithium battery manufacturing plant in Manteno, a southern suburb of Chicago located in Kankakee County. According to a press release from the state of Illinois, the company’s decision was bolstered by a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles (REV) Illinois incentive package and the new Invest in Illinois fund. The plant is expected to begin production in 2024. The facility will focus on lithium-ion battery cell, battery pack production and energy storage system integration. Gotion’s total incentive package from the state, which includes REV, Invest in Illinois and other incentives, is valued at $536 million. Through REV, Gotion is eligible to receive tax benefits totaling $213 million over 30 years. The REV agreement specifies a minimum company investment of $1.9 billion and the creation of 2,600 full-time jobs that are paid at least 120 percent of the average wage of similar job classifications in Kankakee County. Local authorities also approved Gotion for property tax abatement for 30 years. As part of the state’s commitment to build out comprehensive EV hubs and support Illinois’ workforce, the state will also fund a new manufacturing training academy nearby, as well …

September 11, 2023

Development Illinois Industrial Midwest

Standard Real Estate Invests in Trammell Crow’s Woodridge Industrial Center in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow September 11, 2023

WOODRIDGE, ILL. — Standard Real Estate Investments LP is making an equity investment through its new $150 million investment vehicle in the Woodridge Industrial Center, a 217,000-square-foot logistics facility being developed by Trammell Crow Co. in suburban Chicago. The project is located on a 17-acre site in Woodridge and is slated for completion in summer 2024. The building will feature 22 dock doors, 130-foot truck courts and 270 parking spaces. The project team includes Harris Architects, general contractor FCL and civil engineer SpaceCo.

September 11, 2023

Acquisitions Development Illinois Midwest Multifamily Seniors Housing

ACO Commercial Arranges $8M Sale of Development Site on Chicago’s South Side

by Kristin Harlow September 11, 2023

CHICAGO — ACO Commercial has arranged the sale of a five-acre development site located at 3000-3052 S. Pitney Court in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood for $8 million. George Toscas and Linda Hatter of ACO represented the seller, St. Louis-based SOHO Investments Inc. The buyer was the Chinese American Service League Inc. The nonprofit plans to develop the site into a comprehensive community care campus with affordable seniors housing, an adult day service center for seniors, an early childcare center and an industrial/commercial kitchen for senior meals and culinary training programs. Additionally, a community center will offer sports programs and outdoor garden space along the river as well as space for meetings. People’s Gas and Coke Co. formerly owned the riverfront property for more than 100 years.

September 11, 2023

Acquisitions Development Illinois Midwest Retail

Tiny Giants Acquires 24,563 SF Commercial Building in Chicago, Plans Daycare, Apartment Project

by Kristin Harlow September 8, 2023

CHICAGO — Tiny Giants has acquired a 24,563-square-foot commercial building located at 2801 W. Montrose Ave. in Chicago. The family-owned company plans to redevelop the site into a mixed-use project with a 10,000-square-foot daycare on the ground floor and apartments above. Longtime tenant Ruby Dry Cleaners relocated to a new location several blocks away. Chris Irwin of Colliers represented the buyer, while Craig Wolf and Dale Strauss of Strauss Realty Ltd. represented the sellers, private investors. The sales price was undisclosed.

September 8, 2023

Illinois Leasing Activity Midwest Office

Flack Global Metals Inks 6,000 SF Office Lease in Chicago’s Fulton Market

by Kristin Harlow September 8, 2023

CHICAGO — Flack Global Metals (FGM) has signed a 6,000-square-foot office lease at 345 N. Morgan in Chicago’s Fulton Market. Owned and developed by Sterling Bay, the boutique office building is now more than 90 percent leased. FGM will be relocating its current office from 20 N. Clark St. and nearly doubling its square footage. The 11-story building is located just south of Metra’s Union Pacific West line and includes retail space on the ground floor. Sterling Bay began construction of the 200,000-square-foot property in August 2021, and completed it in September 2022. Amenities include private outdoor terraces, a top-floor bar and lounge, roof deck, fitness and wellness center, and conference rooms. Other tenants include HAVI Group, Wellington Management, Allsteel, Humanscale and JSI. Liz McCleary of CBRE represented FGM, while Austin Lusson and Daniella Hemsley represented Sterling Bay on an internal basis.

September 8, 2023

Development Illinois Industrial Midwest

Missner Group, Realterm Complete Development of 130,354 SF Spec Industrial Building in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow September 7, 2023

CHICAGO — A joint venture between The Missner Group and Realterm has completed development of a 130,354-square-foot speculative industrial building in Chicago. The Class A facility is located at 1032 W. 43rd St. within the Chicago Stockyards. The Missner Group also served as general contractor for the project, which features a clear height of 32 feet, 26 exterior docks, two drive-in doors, a 276-space parking area and 20 dedicated trailer stalls. Atom Banana, a fruit wholesaler based in Illinois, leased 61,000 square feet of the building prior to completion. The Missner Group will complete the tenant build-out and intends to start construction in the fourth quarter. The project marks the final of three developments for Realterm and Missner’s joint venture. The project team included Cornerstone Architects and engineer Spaceco Inc. Larry Goldwasser, Colin Green and Michelle Maguire of CBRE served as the leasing agents.

September 7, 2023

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

Venture One Acquires 30,963 SF Industrial Building in Elmhurst, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 6, 2023

ELMHURST, ILL. — Venture One Real Estate, through its acquisition fund VK Industrial VI LP, has acquired a 30,963-square-foot industrial building in the Chicago suburb of Elmhurst. The purchase price was undisclosed. Located at 851 Industrial Drive and constructed in 1980, the property is fully leased to seven tenants. The building features seven docks and parking for 36 cars. Each unit has its own dock and office area. Joe Bronson and Paddy Dwyer of NAI Hiffman represented the undisclosed seller. VK Industrial VI is co-sponsored by Venture One and Kovitz Investment Group. The fully discretionary fund targets industrial acquisitions in the Chicago, Northeast and Florida markets.

September 6, 2023

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Office Retail

SVN Chicago Commercial Brokers $2.2M Sale of Office, Retail Building in Winfield, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 6, 2023

WINFIELD, ILL. — SVN Chicago Commercial has brokered the $2.2 million sale of an office and retail building in Winfield, a western suburb of Chicago. The ground floor of the building is fully leased to a variety of retail and restaurant tenants. The second floor is vacant office space that was previously occupied by one tenant. SVN represented the seller. The buyer retained SVN to lease the remaining spaces with intentions of converting them into medical office suites. Buyer and seller information was not provided.

September 6, 2023

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