CENTRALIA, ILL. — Albanese Cormier Holdings has acquired Fairview Park Plaza in Centralia in southern Illinois. The purchase price was not disclosed. The 274,215-square-foot retail center is located at 1001-1161 W. Broadway St. Anchor tenants include AMC Theaters, Big Lots, Goody’s and Schnucks. Chris LaBounty of May Real Estate represented the seller, Phillips Edison & Co. Albanese Cormier is based in Beaumont, Texas.
CHICAGO — Riverside Investment & Development, with its development partner Convexity Properties, has unveiled a revised plan for the Union Station redevelopment project in Chicago. The biggest change is the elimination of a 404-unit apartment structure that the developers had initially proposed to place atop the historic Union Station building, according to local media reports. Instead, Riverside plans to develop a one-story addition with hotel rooms. The other change is a 1.5-acre plaza and park along Jackson Boulevard and Clinton Street at the base of a proposed 50-story office tower. BMO Harris Bank is in talks to anchor the office property, according to local media sources. The new proposal will still have to clear many hurdles, including approval from city officials. In June, the developer faced criticism for its initial proposal largely because of the glass apartment building. Last year, Amtrak, which owns the station, selected the development team for the $1 billion project. The train station originally opened in 1925. Today, it handles about 140,000 passengers on an average weekday.
ELGIN, ILL. — Conor Commercial Real Estate and Globe Corp. have sold Northwest Pointe II in Elgin for $29.8 million. Cabot Properties purchased the 385,372-square-foot industrial building. The property, which is fully leased to Box Partners, is situated on a 22-acre parcel within the Northwest Corporate Park. Construction on a third building at the park is expected to begin in spring 2019. John Huguenard and Ed Halaburt of JLL and Ken Franzese and John Cassidy of Lee & Associates represented the seller in the transaction.
CHICAGO — Hunt Real Estate Capital has provided a $6.2 million bridge loan for the refinancing of 5009 Ashland Avenue in Chicago. Built in 1918, the multifamily property consists of 31 units. The Greenwald Company was the borrower. Approximately $1 million of the loan will be allocated for future funding of capital improvements. Planned interior upgrades include refinishing and staining hardwood floors, replacing carpet in common areas and replacing appliances. Terms of the loan were not disclosed.
LAKE BARRINGTON, ILL. — Brown Commercial Group has brokered the $2.6 million sale of a 32,000-square-foot industrial property in Lake Barrington, about 40 miles northwest of Chicago. The buyer, PEGA LLC, will use 10,000 square feet of the building for its own industrial business while an existing tenant will lease the remaining 22,000 square feet. Freund Properties LLC was the seller. Jim Pietrarosso represented both the buyer and the seller in the transaction. The fully leased building features four docks and drive-in doors as well as 9,100 square feet of office space.
HAMPSHIRE, ILL. — Realty Metrix Commercial has brokered the sale of a 50-acre industrial development site in Hampshire, about 40 miles southeast of Rockford. The sales price was not disclosed. The buyer, RMC Holdings Hampshire LLC, plans to develop Metrix Industrial Park. The site is located at the northwest corner of I-90 and Route 20. The park will cater to users in the trucking and cartage industries and is adjacent to a 33-acre Love’s Travel Stop that is currently under construction. Completion of the industrial park is slated for fall 2019.
NORTH RIVERSIDE, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $2 million sale of an 18-unit apartment property in North Riverside, about 12 miles west of Chicago. The two-building property is located at 2628-2640 Desplaines Ave. Recent capital improvements included new finishes as well as updated windows, doors, roofing, hot water heaters, boilers, and air conditioners. Andrean Angelov, Ryan Engle and Samuel Antreasian of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a private investor. The team also procured the private buyer.
CHICAGO — Interra Realty has brokered the sale-leaseback of Monroe Pavilion, a four-story skilled nursing facility in Chicago’s West Loop, for $6 million. The property is located at 1400 W. Monroe Ave. David Goss and Lucas Fryman of Interra represented the buyer, JK Equities, which plans to repurpose the building but has not yet disclosed specific plans. Jon Morgan and Colin O’Malley of Interra represented the seller, Symphony Post Acute Network, a provider of post-acute care.
CICERO, ILL. — Bridge Development Partners has sold Bridge Point 290 Business Park in Cicero for an undisclosed price. Cabot Properties purchased the industrial development, a large portion of which is currently under construction. When completed, the development will total 899,278 square feet across three buildings. In March, Bridge delivered the 323,343-square-foot Building 1, which is fully leased to Royal Box Group. Buildings 2 and 3 are slated for completion in August 2019. Michael Caprile, Ryan Bain and Zach Graham of CBRE represented Bridge and its joint venture partner, Banner Oak Capital Partners LP, in the sale. Steve Connolly and Mark Moran of NAI Hiffman are marketing Buildings 2 and 3 for lease.
WHEELING, ILL. — Two new restaurants have signed leases at Wheeling Town Center, which is slated to open in early 2019. Meat and Potato Eatery and Eggsperience will occupy 4,000 square feet each and provide outdoor seating for patrons. Both restaurants have other locations in the Chicagoland area. The retail portion of Wheeling Town Center is now 83 percent leased. Previously signed tenants include City Works Eatery and Pour House, Mia’s Cantina, Starbucks, Inland Bank, CMX Cinemas, 312 Nails & Spa and The Learning Experience. The Lynmark Group is the developer for the mixed-use project.