Illinois

CHICAGO — Vedder has signed a 163,000-square-foot headquarters lease extension at 222 N. LaSalle Street, a 26-story office building in downtown Chicago. Vedder signed a 12-year extension to maintain its global headquarters at the building through 2041. The law firm, which has been headquartered at 222 N. LaSalle since 1988, will continue to occupy 163,000 square feet across five floors. Tishman Speyer serves as property manager and leasing agent at the property and was internally represented by Ellen May, Steve Golz and Bella Rapken. Joe Learner and Adam Southard of Savills represented Vedder. The 1 million-square-foot property recently received renovations and is now 87 percent leased. The renovated lobby features new food-and-beverage options, and the Zo Clubhouse features a new outdoor patio. All tenants have access to Zo Clubhouse, Tishman Speyer’s amenity network. Originally constructed in 1926, the building features unobstructed views of the Chicago River, flexible floorplates and convenient transit access.

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BRIDGEVIEW, ILL. — Realterm, an independent global investment manager focused on the transportation industry, has acquired 9655 Industrial Drive, an industrial outdoor storage maintenance facility in Bridgeview, a southwest suburb of Chicago. Located on a nearly 4-acre site, the 28,985-square-foot maintenance facility offers 10 oversized drive-in doors and a 6,000-square-foot office. The entire maintenance facility is leased to Carrier Corp., a subsidiary of the global HVAC and refrigeration solution provider. Matt Knafel of KWILL Real Estate represented Realterm in the sale.

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BARRINGTON, ILL. — Joseph Nicholas Construction (JNC), in partnership with Murgado Automotive Group, has broken ground on a new Porsche dealership showroom and service center at 24 E. Dundee Road in Barrington, about 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The two-story, 133,960-square-foot facility will be the largest Porsche dealership in Illinois and one of the largest in the country, according to JNC. The facility will employ 80 to 100 people when it opens in late spring 2027. Upon completion, Barrington Porsche will serve as the new location for Murgado Automotive Group’s existing Porsche dealership, which is currently operating within the existing Motor Werks of Barrington auto mall, a 45-acre automotive sales campus that also houses BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac, Honda and Infiniti dealerships. The new showroom will have ample space across the first and second floors to display the full line of Porsche models. The basement level can store up to 90 inventory cars.

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CHICAGO — The Missner Group and Base 3 have begun construction on Oxxford Lofts, a redevelopment project in Chicago’s West Loop that will transform a former industrial building into a 112-unit multifamily community. The building at 1220 W. Van Buren St. is named for its previous owner, Chicago clothing company Oxxford Clothes. The roughly $42 million project will reposition the property into a modern residential offering while preserving the character of the existing structure. Plans call for a full gut renovation, all new building systems, upgraded sustainability features and a variety of unit layouts. Amenities will include a rooftop deck, fitness center, coworking space and bike storage. Twenty percent of the units will be designated as affordable housing. The Missner Group is serving as general contractor and is also a financial partner through its joint venture with Base 3. Leasing is expected to begin in spring 2027 through Base 3 Development.

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CHICAGO — The Community Builders (TCB) has opened the Sankofa Village Wellness Center (SVWC), a new community health and wellness hub addressing health inequality in Chicago’s West Garfield Park. According to TCB, recent studies have shown that life expectancy is 20 years lower in West Garfield Park compared with Chicago’s more affluent downtown communities. Reasons include insufficient access to quality healthcare, economic opportunity and quality foods. The vision for SVWC began in 2019 when faith leaders, Rush University, community organizations and TCB formed the Garfield Park Rite to Wellness Collaborative (GPRWC). In 2022, SWVC was a co-recipient of the Pritzker Traubert Foundation’s “Chicago Prize” award. Ultimately, the Collaborative, TCB and community partner the MAAFA Redemption Project secured over $44 million in funding. The three-story, 60,000-square-foot community hub brings healthcare, prevention and wellness services under one roof. SVWC will serve roughly 6,000 patients annually and will also offer community spaces, including drop-in childcare, an indoor gymnasium and walking track, a fitness center and space for screenings, primary medical care and reproductive, behavioral, dental health services and a credit union. Tenants include Erie Family Health Centers, Equal Hope, Rush University Medical Center, West Side United, the YMCA and GPRWC.

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PLAINFIELD, ILL. — JVM Realty Corp. has entered into a joint venture partnership with DRA Advisors to acquire Enclave at 127th, a 340-unit multifamily community in Plainfield. Built in 2013, the property offers a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The partnership plans to complete apartment unit renovations and amenity enhancements. Enclave at 127th has been part of JVM’s portfolio since 2014, and partnering with DRA will enable the firm to enhance the resident experience through strategic capital improvement, says Jay Madary, president and CEO of JVM.

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BARTLETT, ILL. — Illinois Tool Works (ITW) has moved into a 60,050-square-foot industrial space at Blue Heron Business Park in Bartlett, culminating a seven-month site selection, lease negotiation and space build-out process. The property is located on the southeast corner of Kenyon Road and Illinois Route 25. Dan Brown and Mike Antonelli of Brown Commercial Group represented the developer and owner, Cratos Industrial. The duo is marketing the additional space in the 166,573-square-foot development for lease. ITW is utilizing the space for its Electronic Component Solutions group and will have 60 employees at the site. The ITW Formex and ITW Lumex brands operate out of the new facility, creating specialized safety and technology products and solutions for global companies in the electric vehicle, data center, appliance and other sectors.

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ALGONQUIN, ILL. — Peak Construction Corp. will serve as the general contractor for Building 4 at 90 & Randall Logistics Park in Algonquin. NorthPoint Development is the developer. The 428,900-square-foot speculative warehouse will feature a clear height of 40 feet, 44 dock doors, four drive-in doors, 104 trailer stalls and 277 car spaces. The project is slated for completion in the fourth quarter. The project team includes architect studioNorth and civil engineer Atwell. The industrial park is located at the intersection of I-90 and Randall Road.

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CHICAGO — Moyer Properties has begun pre-leasing efforts for The Maven, an 84-unit luxury apartment community at 537 W. Drummond Place in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Cross Street, the leasing and marketing firm for the property, is conducting guided hard-hat tours. Move-ins will begin June 15. The seven-story building offers a variety of residences ranging from 415 to 1,047 square feet, with monthly rents starting at $2,395. Amenities include a fitness center, coworking lounge, rooftop terrace, pet spa, package room and bicycle storage. ParkFowler Plus designed The Maven, and Summit Design + Build served as the general contractor.

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ROCKFORD, ILL. — SVN Chicago Commercial has brokered the $5.1 million sale of Auburn Manor Apartments, a 108-unit workforce housing property in Rockford. The HAP Section 8 community totals 104,956 square feet. Reid Bennett, Cody Doran and Dan Short of SVN represented the seller. The transaction marks the final disposition within the seller’s portfolio, as the firm shifts its focus toward third-party management assignments.

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