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Greystone Provides $58.6M Loan for Refinancing of Apartment Community in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Greystone has provided a $58.6 million Freddie Mac Workforce Preservation loan to refinance Terraces of Elk Grove, a 427-unit multifamily property in the Chicago suburb of Elk Grove Village. Built in 1968, the garden-style community consists of nine buildings, including a clubhouse. Eric Rosenstock and Dan Sacks of Greystone originated the financing on behalf of the borrower, Bayshore Properties. The nonrecourse, fixed-rate loan, which refinances an existing Greystone bridge loan on the property, features a 10-year term, 35-year amortization and five years of interest-only payments. In accordance with Freddie Mac’s Workforce Preservation program, 30 percent of the units at the property are designated for households earning less than 80 percent of the area median income.

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Related Midwest Opens Three Mixed-Income Apartment Buildings in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Related Midwest has opened three new residential buildings in Phase 3B of Roosevelt Square, the developer’s 67-acre multi-phase redevelopment project on Chicago’s Near West Side. Developed in partnership with the Chicago Department of Housing and Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), the latest phase adds 207 mixed-income apartment units — including 75 public housing, 40 affordable and 92 market-rate units — and 10,000 square feet of retail space to the former ABLA Homes site. The new buildings, located at 1002 S. Racine Ave., 1257 W. Roosevelt Road and 1357 W. Roosevelt Road, offer a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The additions build on earlier phases, with nearly 900 mixed-income units completed since 2006. The Chicago Department of Housing invested $17 million in tax-increment financing and $2.5 million in donation tax credits. The City of Chicago issued $76.3 million in tax-exempt bonds, which generated $5.3 million in 4 percent low-income housing tax credits. In total, the redevelopment received approximately $101 million in public investment and financial support. Designed by Chicago-based DesignBridge, the six-story twin buildings at 1257 and 1357 W. Roosevelt each offer 70 units ranging from 556 to 1,191 square feet. Market-rate rents start at $1,650. Amenities …

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Venture One Begins Development of 130,000 SF Industrial Build-to-Suit in Huntley, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

HUNTLEY, ILL. — Venture One Real Estate has begun development of a new 130,000-square-foot production facility for Silesia Group in the Chicago suburb of Huntley. The project is located off Route 47 near the I-90 interchange at the Huntley Industrial Park and will more than triple Silesia’s footprint in the U.S. Integrating research, manufacturing and warehousing operations, the new facility will serve Silesia’s customers throughout the Americas. Meridian Design Build will oversee construction, and Ware Malcomb is the project architect. Brian Kling of Colliers represented Silesia throughout the site selection and development process.

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Core Industrial Realty Negotiates 36,440 SF Lease in McCook, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

MCCOOK, ILL. — Core Industrial Realty has negotiated a long-term lease for 36,440 square feet at 8401 W. 47th St. in McCook. Ryan Mullins and Frank Damato IV of Core Industrial represented the tenant, Kangde Xin America LLC, in its relocation and expansion effort. Vernon Schultz of Colliers represented the undisclosed landlord.

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Chicago Blackhawks Reveal Expansion Plans, Renderings for Fifth Third Arena

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks have revealed renderings for the forthcoming expansion of Fifth Third Arena. Originally opened in 2017, the facility has been undergoing renovations since May 2024. When complete in January 2026, the venue will boast more than 250,000 square feet of community hockey space and training facilities. The Blackhawks estimate that Fifth Third Arena will welcome more than 1.5 million guests per year and impact economic growth on Chicago’s West Side, solidifying the arena as a destination for youth and amateur hockey alongside new offerings for Blackhawks fans. The arena will connect to the United Center campus’ forthcoming 1901 Project. The facility remains the official training home to the Blackhawks and will also become the permanent home of Chicago Steel, the region’s United States Hockey League that was acquired by Wirtz Corp. in 2023. The expansion will transform Fifth Third Arena from a hockey facility into a versatile venue that can host events of all sizes and year-round programming. Championship Arena, one of the two new rinks, will offer stadium-style seating and hospitality areas for 2,000 spectators. As the future new home of the Chicago Steel, the arena will feature a center scoreboard, video ribbon boards …

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Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $13M Sale of Flex Industrial Property in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the $13 million sale of a 111,667-square-foot flex industrial property in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights. Built in 1990, the facility at 545 E. Algonquin Road is fully leased to two long-term tenants. Intertek Testing Services, a global product testing and certification firm, occupies 85 percent of the space and has been a tenant since 2004. GigeNET, a provider of dedicated cloud, hybrid and colocation hosting solutions, occupies the remaining space and has operated at the facility since 2006. Peter Doughty of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private investor. The undisclosed buyer purchased the property at the full list price.

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Brookline, Rhino Investments to Renovate 778,000 SF Shopping Center in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

BOLINGBROOK, ILL. — Brookline Real Estate has partnered with Rhino Investments Group to renovate The Promenade Bolingbrook, a 778,000-square-foot shopping center in the Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook. Brookline has been hired to oversee leasing and lead a new vision for the open-air lifestyle center with a refreshed mix of retail, service, restaurants and experiential offerings. Rhino recently acquired an interest in The Promenade Bolingbrook, which is located at Boughton Road and I-355.

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Chicago Fire FC Unveils Plans for New $650M Riverfront Soccer Stadium, Opening Set for 2028

by John Nelson

CHICAGO — The Chicago Fire FC, a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, has unveiled plans for a new, privately funded soccer stadium in downtown Chicago. The Wall Street Journal reports the project would cost roughly $650 million to execute. The club and its owner and chairman, Joe Mansueto, plan to debut the new stadium in spring 2028, along with a surrounding entertainment district. “Soccer is the world’s game, and a world-class city like ours deserves a world-class club — with a world-class home to match,” says Mansueto, who purchased the club in 2018. “This new home will serve as a catalyst for job creation, economic development and vibrant community life.” The Chicago Fire did not release financial terms of the development, but Mansueto says that no public funds will be used in the development of the venue, which is designed to seat approximately 22,000 fans for matches. The stadium’s seating capacity can also be expanded for concerts or other community events, according to the project’s website, DearChicago.com. The venue will be situated along the Chicago River just south of Roosevelt Road. The stadium will serve as an anchor of The 78 as it is anticipated to be Chicago’s 78th neighborhood. The …

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Q Investment Partners, Melrose Ascension Capital Open 18-Story Apartment Tower in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Q Investment Partners (QIP) and Melrose Ascension Capital (MAC) have opened Straits Row, an 18-story rental tower combining traditional apartments with co-living units in Chicago’s South Loop. Located at 633 S. LaSalle St. within the historic Printers Row neighborhood, the 132-unit building offers 358 private, fully furnished residential spaces. Singapore-based QIP sponsored the development and collaborated with MAC as its Chicago-based, local partner to co-develop the project. QIP acquired the site from PMG and The Collective. Straits Row represents QIP’s flagship residential development in the United States and builds on its Straits-branded student housing and co-living communities in the United Kingdom. Straits Row provides a range of options from studios to four-bedroom layouts. In the co-living units, residents share a kitchen and living space while enjoying private bedrooms and bathrooms. Residents have access to 15,000 square feet of amenity and social spaces across two levels. The ground-level Printers Room serves as a coworking lounge with private study rooms, lounge seating, an outdoor patio and coffee bar. On the penthouse level, amenities include a resident lounge, fitness and wellness center, private dining area and pool deck. Throughout the building, a curated art program features pieces that pay tribute to …

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Interra Realty Arranges $2.6M Sale of Multifamily Property in Cicero, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

CICERO, ILL. — Interra Realty has arranged the $2.6 million sale of a 24-unit property in the Chicago suburb of Cicero. Constructed in 1918, the asset features 22 two-bedroom apartment units and two retail spaces. Of the total apartment units, 14 are duplexes. Michael Duckler, Patrick Kennelly, Paul Waterloo and Nathan Zito of Interra represented the confidential buyer and seller. The transaction marks Cicero’s largest so far in 2025 by total dollar amount and unit count, according to data from CoStar.

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