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Churchill Downs to Sell Arlington International Racecourse in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow February 26, 2021

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. — Churchill Downs Inc. has listed the current home of Arlington International Racecourse for sale. The 326-acre site is located at the northwest corner of Euclid Avenue and Wilke Road in Arlington Heights, a suburb of Chicago. Tony Gange and Matt Ishikawa of CBRE are marketing the property. The infill site presents a redevelopment opportunity to support a variety of uses, according to CBRE. The property provides direct access to transit, with a Metra commuter rail stop and convenient highway access at Route 53. Arlington International Racecourse has a 93-year history of thoroughbred horse racing. Louisville, Ky.-based Churchill Downs has owned the track since 2000.

February 26, 2021

Dayton Street Partners Acquires 7.8-Acre Industrial Site in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow February 26, 2021

CHICAGO — Dayton Street Partners has acquired a 7.8-acre industrial site in Chicago for an undisclosed price. The site, which includes several buildings totaling 66,154 square feet, is located at 2217 S. Loomis St. Southfield Corp. was the seller. Dayton Street says it expects to garner interest from tenants that require direct access to the city’s neighborhoods as well as users that require significant trailer or fleet parking and outdoor storage. David Lane of Burr and Temkin, along with Ed Wabick, Terry Lynch and Mark Hale of Paine Wetzel, will lead the marketing and leasing efforts.

February 26, 2021

Illinois Loans Midwest Office

JLL Arranges $153M Loan for Refinancing of Chicago Office Tower

by Kristin Harlow February 25, 2021

CHICAGO — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $153 million loan for the refinancing of 123 North Wacker, a 33-story office tower in Chicago’s central business district. The 550,000-square-foot building is situated in the West Loop submarket. The property has undergone more than $33 million in capital improvements over the past few years, including a reimagined lobby, a new tenant lounge and barista bar. Additional amenities include a conference center, fitness center, bike room and private rooftop terrace. The occupancy rate was not disclosed, but the property is home to 36 tenants. Keith Largay and Lucas Borges of JLL arranged the five-year, floating-rate bridge loan on behalf of the borrower, LaSalle Investment Management’s Income & Growth Fund Series. Mesa West Capital provided a $37 million mezzanine loan. LaSalle has owned the building since early 2017.

February 25, 2021

Illinois Midwest Retail

Three Chicago-Based Firms Form Joint Venture to Provide Real Estate Solutions for Malls, Lifestyle Centers

by Kristin Harlow February 25, 2021

CHICAGO — Frontline Real Estate Partners LLC, Carr Realty Advisors LLC and Stillwater Advisory Group Inc. have formed a new joint venture known as Frontline Real Estate Partners- Shopping Mall and Lifestyle Division. The venture will provide its clients with receivership, property and asset management, and leasing and disposition services for malls and lifestyle centers. “We have all seen the downturn of malls in recent years, with low occupancy levels and retailers going into bankruptcy. The pandemic expedited that even more,” says Matthew Tarshis, principal of Frontline. “We felt the urgency to form this new joint venture to provide real estate solutions for the distressed portion of this niche asset class.” Tarshis is joined by Joey Carr of Carr Realty and Chris Facas of Stillwater. All three real estate firms are based in Chicago.

February 25, 2021

Illinois Leasing Activity Midwest Retail

Slumberland Furniture to Join Levee District in East Peoria as Anchor Tenant

by Kristin Harlow February 24, 2021

EAST PEORIA, ILL. — Slumberland Furniture will open a new store at the former Gordmans space at The Levee District in East Peoria. The regional furniture retailer will occupy 50,221 square feet and will become an anchor tenant at the development. Slumberland offers a large selection of mattresses, bedding, living room furniture, recliners, tables, bedroom furniture, home entertainment and desks. Owned and managed by Cullinan Properties Ltd., The Levee District spans more than 86 acres with 650,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, as well as office, hotel and civic components.

February 24, 2021

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Retail

Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $2M Sale of Retail Center in Wheeling, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow February 24, 2021

WHEELING, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the sale of Creekside Plaza in Wheeling for $2 million. The 31,460-square-foot retail center is located at 200-300 McHenry Road. Some of the tenants include a beauty salon, dry cleaners and dentist office. Adrian Mendoza, Austin Weisenbeck and Sean Sharko of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a limited liability company. The team also secured and represented the buyer, a Chicago-based 1031 exchange investor.

February 24, 2021

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Morgan Properties, Olayan America Acquire 14,414-Unit Apartment Portfolio Across Midwest, Southeast for $1.7B

by Kristin Harlow February 24, 2021

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA. — Morgan Properties and Olayan America have acquired a portfolio of 48 apartment communities totaling 14,414 units in 11 states for $1.7 billion. STAR Real Estate Ventures, a joint venture between El-Ad National Properties LLC and Yellowstone Portfolio Trust, was the seller. The portfolio, named the North Star Portfolio, consists of Class B assets in Florida, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Maryland. On average, the communities total 300 units each and date to 1985. “While most of our competitors remain defensive and on the sidelines, Morgan Properties continues to play offense. North Star was right in our wheelhouse given the barriers to entry and we pounced on the opportunity to secure it,” says Jonathan Morgan, president of Morgan Properties. “The North Star investment speaks to the strength of our partnership with Morgan Properties and our continued confidence in the multifamily sector,” says Erik Horvat, managing director and head of real estate at Olayan America. The buyers plan to invest an additional $100 million for enhancements and amenity upgrades at the properties. With the North Star acquisition, Morgan and Olayan entered five new states, including Florida, Texas, Georgia, Louisiana and …

February 24, 2021

Development Illinois Midwest Office

J.C. Anderson Completes Office Buildout for Ascend Technologies in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow February 23, 2021

CHICAGO — J.C. Anderson has completed an office buildout for Ascend Technologies LLC at 200 W. Adams St. in Chicago. Ascend relocated from 222 W. Adams St. The company was created in March 2020 after private equity firm M/C Partners acquired both West Monroe Partners’ managed services division and Gratia Inc. The new office space features open areas, private offices, boardrooms, a lounge and café. Garnett provided architectural services.

February 23, 2021

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Retail

Quantum Brokers $1.4M Sale of Arby’s-Occupied Property in Orland Park, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow February 23, 2021

ORLAND PARK, ILL. — Quantum Real Estate Advisors Inc. has brokered the sale of a single-tenant property occupied by Arby’s in Orland Park for nearly $1.4 million. The building is located at 15765 S. Harlem Ave. Dan Waszak and Zack Hilgendorf of Quantum represented the seller, a California-based development group that redeveloped the former Taco Bell space. A California-based private investor was the buyer.

February 23, 2021

Development Illinois Industrial Midwest

Premier Nears Completion of Two-Building Industrial Development in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow February 22, 2021

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Premier Design + Build Group is nearing completion of a two-building industrial development in Elk Grove Village. Seefried Industrial Properties is the developer. The project is located at 202-228 E. Devon Ave. near Chicago O’Hare International Airport and several major highways. Building 1 spans 79,290 square feet while Building 2 totals 83,052 square feet. Each of the buildings will feature two drive-in doors, 12 dock doors and ESFR systems. The project team included Harris Architects Inc. and civil engineer Jacob & Hefner. Premier expects to complete construction by March 1.

February 22, 2021

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