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Quantum Negotiates $32.7M Sale of Retail Center in Naperville, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

NAPERVILLE, ILL. — Quantum Real Estate Advisors Inc. has negotiated the sale of an 81,760-square-foot retail center in Naperville for $32.7 million. The property, which was 96 percent leased at the time of sale, is home to Old Town Pour House, Maggiano’s Little Italy, White Chocolate Grill, Morton’s Steakhouse, Jason’s Deli, Naf Naf Grill, Bombay Wraps and Brick’s Wood Fire Pizza. Chad Firsel, Dan Waszak and Zack Hilgendorf of Quantum represented the seller, a Dallas-based institutional investment firm, and the buyer, a Philadelphia-based investment fund.

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Northmarq Arranges $12.5M Loan for Refinancing of Five-Property Retail Portfolio in Metro St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow

EDWARDSVILLE, GLEN CARBON AND HIGHLAND, ILL. — Northmarq has arranged a $12.5 million loan for the refinancing of a five-property retail portfolio in metro St. Louis. The centers, built between 1998 and 2019, total about 110,000 square feet and are located in Edwardsville, Glen Carbon and Highland. Jeff Chaney of Northmarq arranged the fixed-rate loan, which features a 20-year term and a 20-year amortization schedule. A life insurance company provided the loan to the borrower, R.L.P. Development Co. Inc.

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Stripmasters Services Signs 161,000 SF Industrial Lease in Decatur, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

DECATUR, ILL. — Stripmasters Services Inc. has signed a 161,000-square-foot industrial lease at Commerce Park in Decatur, about 40 miles east of Springfield. Commerce Park is situated on 147 acres near I-72. Queenanne Realty LLC, a Chicago-based subsidiary of New Jersey-based Weiss Realty Co. Inc., owns the property. Weiss plans to expand the park over the next several years. Stripmasters is a commercial and industrial blasting, painting and power coating company that services the Midwest region.

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J.C. Anderson Completes Interior Buildout of Color Factory Art Museum in Chicago’s Willis Tower

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — J.C. Anderson has completed the interior buildout of Color Factory, an interactive art museum. The venue is now open to the public and is situated within Chicago’s Willis Tower. The 24,000-square-foot space represents Color Factory’s largest venue and flagship location. Color Factory also operates locations in Houston and New York City. The Willis Tower location showcases interactive installations and curated exhibits inspired by the city of Chicago. J.C. Anderson built 10 galleries that incorporate 117 different paint colors. The project team included Shorecrest Project Management, Partners by Design and ESD.

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J.C. Anderson Completes Interior Buildout of Color Factory Art Museum in Chicago’s Willis Tower

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — J.C. Anderson has completed the interior buildout of Color Factory, an immersive art museum. The venue is now open to the public and is situated within Chicago’s Willis Tower. The 24,000-square-foot space represents Color Factory’s largest venue and flagship location. Color Factory also operates locations in Houston and New York City. The Willis Tower location showcases interactive installations and curated exhibits inspired by the city of Chicago. J.C. Anderson built 10 galleries that incorporate 117 different paint colors. The project team included Shorecrest Project Management, Partners by Design and ESD.

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Summit Design + Build Breaks Ground on 42,000 SF Expansion to Eli’s Cheesecake Facility in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Summit Design + Build has broken ground on a 42,000-square-foot addition to the Eli’s Cheesecake facility in Chicago. The industrial building currently spans 62,000 square feet. The addition marks the first expansion to the property since it was built in 1995. The expansion will include interior spaces for general bakery use, storage, bakery processing and a new mezzanine. Michael Aragona is the project architect.

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Summit Design + Build Breaks Ground on 42,000 SF Expansion to Eli’s Cheesecake Facility in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Summit Design + Build has broken ground on a 42,000-square-foot addition to the Eli’s Cheesecake facility in Chicago. The industrial building currently spans 62,000 square feet. The addition marks the first expansion to the property since it was built in 1995. The expansion will include interior spaces for general bakery use, storage, bakery processing and a new mezzanine level. Michael Aragona is the project architect.

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Colliers Arranges Sale of 226,384 SF Flex Industrial Property in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

BUFFALO GROVE, ILL. — Colliers has arranged the sale of a 226,384-square-foot flex industrial property in the Chicago suburb of Buffalo Grove for an undisclosed price. Constructed in 1985, the building features 90,000 square feet of office space and parking for 600 cars as well as an attached manufacturing facility with a clear height of 21 feet, five interior docks and three exterior docks. Siemens has occupied the property since 1987 and utilizes the space for its U.S. engineering headquarters, which employs more than 800 engineers and manufacturing workers. Jeff Devine and Steve Disse of Colliers represented the seller, a private investor. Lightstone was the buyer.

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Associated Bank Provides $6M Construction Loan for Affordable Seniors Housing Complex in Peru, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

PERU, ILL. — Associated Bank has provided a $6 million loan for the construction of Diamond Senior Apartments of Peru. The 56-unit seniors housing community will be located at 927 Wenzel Road in Peru, which is situated in North Central Illinois. Developed by 3 Diamond Development, the project will comprise 10 single-story buildings. All units will be restricted to low-income seniors age 55 and older. Twelve of the units will be restricted to residents earning less than 30 percent of the area median income (AMI), while the remaining 44 units will be reserved for those who earn up to 60 percent of AMI. The development will also feature a separate building with an exercise room and community room. Teresa Rubio of Associated Community Development LLC managed the loan and closing.

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Colliers Arranges Sale of 226,384 SF Flex Industrial Property in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

by Jaime Lackey

BUFFALO GROVE, ILL. — Colliers has arranged the sale of a 226,384-square-foot flex industrial property in the Chicago suburb of Buffalo Grove for an undisclosed price. Constructed in 1985, the building features 90,000 square feet of office space and parking for 600 cars as well as an attached manufacturing facility with a clear height of 21 feet, five interior docks and three exterior docks. Siemens has occupied the property since 1987 and utilizes the space for its U.S. engineering headquarters, which employs more than 800 engineers and manufacturing workers. Jeff Devine and Steve Disse of Colliers represented the seller, a private investor. Lightstone was the buyer.

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