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Construction Begins on Obama Presidential Center in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — A groundbreaking ceremony took place yesterday, Sept. 28, for the Obama Presidential Center (OPC) in Chicago’s Jackson Park, which is located on the city’s South Side. “We chose this location for a few pretty good reasons,” said Obama during the ceremony. “It’s close to where Michelle grew up and where I started my political career. It’s surrounded by vibrant neighborhoods and a community where we can help make a difference.” The center will support thousands of jobs during and after construction. It is expected to bring as many as 750,000 visitors to the area each year, according to Obama. In addition to the center, plans call for the creation of a community recreation center and another branch of the Chicago Public Library. Construction costs are estimated at nearly $500 million, according to the OPC website. The Obama Foundation will bear 100 percent of the costs to construct and maintain the grounds and structures within the OPC site, turning over ownership to the city upon completion. To leverage the private investment in the area, the city plans to invest in infrastructure improvements throughout the South Side. An economic impact study concluded that the site will have a $3.1 billion …

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Colliers Brokers Sale of 2.4 MSF Industrial Portfolio Across Three Markets

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO, CINCINNATI AND MEMPHIS, TENN. — Colliers International has brokered the sale of a four-building industrial portfolio spanning 2.4 million square feet for approximately $200 million. The Class A assets are located in the Chicago, Cincinnati and Memphis markets. Jeff Devine, Steve Disse, Tyler Ziebel and Alex Cantu of Colliers represented the seller, IDI Logistics. Canadian-based Granite REIT was the buyer. The Chicago-area property is located in Antioch, Ill. Constructed in 2015, the building spans 454,276 square feet with a clear height of 36 feet, parking for 139 cars and 136 trailers. The property is fully leased to two tenants. The two Memphis-area assets are located just over the state border in Olive Branch, Miss. The first facility is located at 12577 Stateline Road and spans 408,197 square feet. Built in 2016, the property features a clear height of 32 feet and is fully leased. The second building is located at 8740 S. Crossroads Drive and spans 861,252 square feet. Built in 2014, the facility features a clear height of 32 feet and is fully leased to three tenants. The Cincinnati-area facility spans 678,363 square feet. The fully leased building was constructed in 2007 and offers a clear height of …

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McShane Completes Construction of 259-Unit Everton Flats in Warrenville, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

WARRENVILLE, ILL. — McShane Construction Co. has completed Everton Flats in Warrenville, a western suburb of Chicago. Atlantic Residential was the developer for the 259-unit luxury apartment project, which spans three buildings on a 10-acre site. Amenities include a community room, fitness center, pool, grilling area and playground. The development includes detached parking garages and surface parking lots. HKM provided architectural services.

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Chicago Bears to Acquire Arlington International Racecourse for $197.2M

by Kristin Harlow

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. — The Chicago Bears have signed an agreement to acquire the Arlington International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights, a northwest suburb of Chicago. The purchase price was $197.2 million, according to the Chicago Tribune. The agreement raises the potential that the Bears could relocate to the 326-acre property and build a new stadium in the suburbs. The football team’s lease at Soldier Field in Chicago expires in 2033. “Finalizing the agreement was the critical next step in continuing our exploration of the property and its potential,” says Ted Phillips, Bears president and CEO. “Much work remains to be completed, including working closely with the Village of Arlington Heights and surrounding communities.” However, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tweeted late last night that her administrative team remains committed to keeping the team in the city. Arlington International held its last horserace on Saturday, Sept. 25. Owner Churchill Downs announced earlier this year that it was listing the site for sale, and expected any potential buyer to pursue redevelopment opportunities. The property provides direct access to transit, with a Metra commuter rail stop and convenient highway access at Route 53. “This has been an extraordinarily competitive bid process,” says Bill …

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PGIM Real Estate Provides $250M Acquisition Financing for Five-State Core Logistics Portfolio

by Julia Sanders

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. — PGIM Real Estate has provided $250 million in fixed-rate debt to Santa Monica-based GLP Capital Partners LP. The funds will be used to acquire a five-property core logistics portfolio located across Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, Memphis and California’s Central Valley. All five of the properties were acquired on behalf of GLP Capital Partners IV, a closed-end, discretionary private equity fund. The portfolio is fully leased to four nationally recognized companies, all of which are investment grade credit tenants, according to PGIM. The seller and price were not disclosed. The five properties total 3.2 million square feet and are located within an average of one mile from each region’s primary transportation arteries.

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The Atkins Group to Develop 635,400 SF Industrial Facility in Decatur, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

DECATUR, ILL. — The Atkins Group will develop a 635,400-square-foot industrial build-to-suit in the central Illinois town of Decatur. ARCO National Construction will serve as general contractor for the project, which is estimated to cost in excess of $41 million to build. AJ Thoma III of Coldwell Banker Commercial Devonshire Realty and Mike Dean of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed tenant in the build-to-suit lease, which spans seven years. Completion of the 43-acre project is slated for July 2022.

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Cushman & Wakefield Brokers $15M Sale of Redevelopment Site in Chicago’s Lincoln Park

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of 2032 N. Clybourn Ave. in Chicago’s Lincoln Park for $15 million. The site includes a 150,000-square-foot brick warehouse and adjacent land near the Lincoln Yards development. Eric Sorensen, Larry Goldwasser and Kathleen Nelson of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Anixter Center, a nonprofit that serves the deaf and people with developmental disabilities or behavioral health needs. The buyer, an affiliate of Interra Realty, intends to redevelop the property.

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Walker & Dunlop Arranges $30.4M Construction Loan for Build-for-Rent Community in Antioch, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

ANTIOCH, ILL. — Walker & Dunlop Inc. has arranged a $30.4 million loan for the construction of The Clublands of Antioch by Moda Homes, a 110-unit, single-family build-for-rent community in the northern Illinois town of Antioch. Moda Homes is the developer and Ryan Homes is the builder. The project will sit within The Clublands of Antioch, a 1,000-unit master-planned community with roughly 450 existing homes. The one- and two-story homes will average 1,719 square feet and will include two-car garages. Eric McGlynn of Walker & Dunlop arranged the floating-rate loan. CoreVest Finance, a division of Redwood Trust, provided the loan.

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Loyola Medicine Opens 30,000 SF Laboratory Facility in Maywood, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

MAYWOOD, ILL. — Loyola Medicine has opened a 30,000-square-foot clinical laboratory facility to serve Loyola University Medical Center, its academic medical center, as well as two community hospitals, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and MacNeal Hospital. The new laboratory is housed on the fourth and fifth floors of the existing emergency medical services building, which is located at the Maywood campus of Loyola University Medical Center. HED designed the space and Leopardo Construction served as the general contractor.

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Prime Data Centers to Invest up to $1B to Develop Industrial Campus in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Prime Data Centers has unveiled plans to build a 750,000-square-foot data center campus in the Chicago suburb of Elk Grove Village. The three-facility project will be one of the largest data center campuses in the O’Hare market, according to the company. Prime Data Centers plans to invest up to $1 billion for the project. A timeline for completion was not provided.

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