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LJC Completes Renovation of Horizon Therapeutics U.S. Headquarters Office in Deerfield, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

DEERFIELD, ILL. — Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) has completed a full renovation of the office campus for Horizon Therapeutics in Deerfield, a northern suburb of Chicago. The U.S. headquarters for the Ireland-based biopharmaceutical company spans more than 650,000 square feet on 70 acres. Horizon purchased it in early 2020. LJC completed the renovation project in 10 months. Horizon tasked LJC with creating a space that reflected its refreshed brand. The company also sought out amenities for employee retention and recruiting, as well as flexible space for collaboration. New amenities include a coffee shop, full-service cafeteria, tech pub, multipurpose training center, fitness center, game lounge, outdoor terrace and pantries on each floor.

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Maverick Commercial Arranges $2.1M Loan for Two Retail Properties in Naperville, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

NAPERVILLE, ILL. — Maverick Commercial has arranged a $2.1 million first mortgage loan for two retail properties in Naperville. The first asset at 236 S. Washington St. spans 6,500 net rentable square feet and is leased to Potbelly Sandwich Works and several professional services companies. The second property, located at 116 S. Webster St., spans 8,820 net rentable square feet and is leased to a variety of long-term tenants. The fixed-rate loan features a five-year term and a 25-year amortization schedule. The loan paid off the existing first mortgage, funded a tax and insurance escrow and paid for closing costs.

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Hanley Investment Group Brokers $3.9M Sale of Retail Building in Carpentersville, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

CARPENTERSVILLE, ILL. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has brokered the $3.9 million sale of Shoppes on Route 31 in Carpentersville, about 40 miles northwest of Chicago. The 11,035-square-foot retail building, constructed in 2007, is fully leased to Panda Express, ATI Physical Therapy, Game Stop, SportClips, T-Mobile and a dental office. The property sits on one acre at 27 S. Western Ave. Brad Dessy of Hanley, in conjunction with ParaSell Inc., represented the seller, an Arizona-based private investor. Chuck Wasker of Colliers International represented the buyer, a San Diego-based private investor.

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East Lake Management & Development to Build 161-Unit Workforce Housing Community in Illinois Medical District

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — East Lake Management & Development is building Gateway Apartments within the Illinois Medical District (IMD) in Chicago. Set within a larger mixed-use development, Gateway Apartments will include 161 one- and two-bedroom workforce housing units. The target residents are medical personnel, students and faculty who work within the IMD. Of the units, 10 percent will be restricted under a Land Use Restrictive Agreement (LURA) to those with incomes at or below 100 percent of the area median income (AMI). The balance of the units will target workforce income levels for those at income levels between 100 and 150 percent of AMI. The project site will also feature a Hilton Hampton Inn & Suites hotel, 35,000 square feet of retail space and up to 500,000 square feet of life sciences and medical office space. Merchants Bank of Indiana provided construction financing and Freddie Mac provided permanent financing. A timeline for construction was not disclosed.

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Krusinski Completes Construction of Chariot Logistics Center in Melrose Park, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

MELROSE PARK, ILL. — Krusinski Construction Co. has completed Chariot Logistics Center in Melrose Park, a western suburb of Chicago. The developer was Ridgeline Property Group. The three-building, 623,000-square-foot project is situated on the site of the former Maywood Park Racetrack, a horse racing venue that closed in 2015. All three buildings were leased to an e-commerce tenant prior to completion. Building 1 totals 236,000 square feet, Building 2 spans 252,000 square feet and Building 3 totals 135,000 square feet. Each building has a clear height of 32 feet. Demolition and site work took approximately six months. Krusinski also built new infrastructure elements, including roads, detention ponds, water mains, stormwater systems and utility lines. The project team included Harris Architects, Progressive AE and Kimley Horn.

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IDI Logistics Plans to Build 178,000 SF Industrial Facility on Nearly 12-Acre Site in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — IDI Logistics has purchased an 11.7-acre land site located at 3700 S. Morgan St. in Chicago’s Stockyards Industrial Park. The purchase price was undisclosed. IDI plans to build a 178,000-square-foot industrial facility on the site with parking for 212 cars. Completion is slated for the second quarter of 2022. The site provides convenient access to I-55, I-290 and I-90, and is within four miles of the BNSF Intermodal. Matthew Stauber, Evan Djikas, Tom Rodeno and Patrick Turner of Colliers International represented the seller, Joslyn Manufacturing Co., which is a subsidiary of Danaher Corp. IDI has retained Colliers to market the new development for lease.

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City Club Apartments Opens Phase II of Chicago Apartment Property

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Detroit-based City Club Apartments has opened Phase II of the MDA building in downtown Chicago’s Loop District. Phase II is a seven-story building with 81 units. The project is the first of two new developments opening in the next 18 months that are part of City Club’s “apartment hotel” strategy, whereby residents are able to choose between short- and long-term leases. Amenities include a rooftop sky park with a pool, outdoor theater, grill station and lounge seating. The second floor houses an entertainment and conference room that connects to Phase I via a sixth-floor skybridge. Residents have access to amenities at both buildings, including the onsite restaurant Elephant & Castle, a fitness center, Zen garden, bicycle room, bark park and business center. The 23-story Phase I features 190 units. That building dates back to 1927 and was redeveloped into apartments in 2006. Monthly rents start around $1,500 for studios.

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33 Realty Brokers $25M Condo Deconversion Sale in Crystal Lake, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

CRYSTAL LAKE, ILL. — 33 Realty has brokered the $25 million deconversion sale of Randall Village Condominiums in Crystal Lake, about 45 miles northwest of Chicago. Built in 1998, the property consists of 21 two-story buildings as well as a clubhouse and 26 garage parking spaces. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, grilling area and meeting rooms. Sean Connelly, John Meyer and Matt Petersen of 33 Realty brokered the transaction. The undisclosed buyer plans to invest in substantial unit upgrades. Under the Condominium Property Act in Illinois, condo unit owners can elect to sell a property if 75 percent or more are in agreement. Sellers then have the option to either move out of their units or lease them back from the new owner.

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Quantum Brokers $6.8M Sale of Retail Center in Vernon Hills, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

VERNON HILLS, ILL. — Quantum Real Estate Advisors Inc. has brokered the $6.8 million sale of Aspen Pointe, a multi-tenant retail center in Vernon Hills, a suburb of Chicago. Built in 2005, the 26,593-square-foot property is located at 271 Townline Road. It was fully occupied at the time of sale by Starbucks, For Eyes, Maciano’s Pizza, FedEx, Cold Stone Creamery and a few local tenants. Jason Lenhoff of Quantum, along with Beth Sansiper and Jeff Gurian of Becker & Gurian,  represented the buyer, Newcastle Properties. Drew Trammell of Newcastle managed the underwriting and closing of the acquisition. The seller was a private real estate investment firm from Chicago.

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Colliers Brokers Sale of 146,029 SF Industrial Building in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Colliers International Chicago has brokered the sale of a 146,029-square-foot industrial building in Elk Grove Village, a northwest suburb of Chicago. The sales price was undisclosed. Completed in 2020 and located at 500 E. Devon Ave., the property features a clear height of 32 feet. The facility was 71 percent leased to three tenants at the time of sale. Colliers will continue to represent the new ownership in marketing the vacancy for lease. Jeff Devine and Steve Disse of Colliers represented the seller, CA Ventures. A fund managed by Goldman Sachs was the buyer.

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