Illinois

J.C. Anderson Completes Lobby Renovation at Office Property in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow July 24, 2017

CHICAGO — General contractor J.C. Anderson Inc. has completed a lobby renovation at One North Franklin, otherwise known as PNC Centre, in Chicago. The project consisted of installing marble flooring throughout all of the elevator vestibules, large floor-to-ceiling specialty glass panels as well as new elevator wall sconces. Designed by architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, PNC Centre is a 36-story, Class A office building. Completed in 1991, the property features 617,592 square feet of office and retail space. Matt Kantro and Dan Dunn of J.C. Anderson led the project team. Gensler provided architectural services.

July 24, 2017

Hospitality Illinois Midwest

Peak Completes Construction of Marriott Residence Inn in Bolingbrook, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow July 21, 2017

BOLINGBROOK, ILL. — Peak Construction Corp. has completed the Marriott Residence Inn located in Bolingbrook, a southwest suburb of Chicago. Peak provided design-build services for the 103-room extended-stay hotel. Amenities at the four-story, 77,000-square-foot property include a swimming pool, outdoor patio and multi-purpose sport court. Norr Architects served as the project architect, while Manhard Consulting Ltd. provided civil engineering services. Love Hotel Management Co. will manage the property.

July 21, 2017

Illinois Midwest Restaurant Retail

Michael Jordan’s Restaurant Opens in Oak Brook, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow July 21, 2017

OAK BROOK, ILL. — Michael Jordan’s Restaurant has opened in Oak Brook, about 20 miles west of Chicago. Executive chef Craig Couper, who also heads the kitchen at Michael Jordan’s Steak House in downtown Chicago, prepares some of Jordan’s signature items, including prime Delmonico ribeye steaks. In addition to lunch and dinner, the restaurant features made-to-order coffee brewed by Metric Coffee. Michael Jordan’s Restaurant seats 150 diners, not including the 90-seat bar and 68-seat patio. Chicago-based DMAC Architecture designed the restaurant. Cornerstone Restaurant Group oversees all seven Michael Jordan-branded restaurants.

July 21, 2017

Illinois Midwest Multifamily

CBRE Arranges $222.5M Sale of Luxury Apartment Tower in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow July 20, 2017

CHICAGO — CBRE has arranged the sale of Coast at Lakeshore East in Chicago for $222.5 million. The 515-unit luxury apartment tower is located at 345 E. Wacker Drive. The 45-story property offers studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities include a fitness center, outdoor heated pool, indoor spa and a sky garden lounge. John Jaeger, Dan Cohen and MJ Zaring of CBRE represented the sellers, Magellan Development Group and institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Morguard Corp. purchased the property.

July 20, 2017

Illinois Midwest Mixed-Use

Lynmark Group Begins Development of $110M Wheeling Town Center in Wheeling, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow July 20, 2017

WHEELING, ILL. — The Lynmark Group has broken ground on Wheeling Town Center, a $110 million mixed-use project in the Village of Wheeling. The development will feature over 300 luxury apartments, 100,000 square feet of retail and entertainment space and a pedestrian-friendly plaza. CMX movie theater will anchor the retail space, along with City Works Eatery and Pour House. The development, located at 351 W. Dundee Road, is adjacent to the Wheeling Park District. Completion is slated for fall 2018. CallisonRTKL designed the project, and William A. Randolph is serving as general contractor.

July 20, 2017

Illinois Industrial Midwest Mixed-Use Top Stories

Brennan Investment Group to Develop $1B Technology Park Near O’Hare International Airport

by John Nelson July 20, 2017

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Brennan Investment Group, a private real estate investment and development firm based in Chicago, plans to develop Elk Grove Technology Park, a new 85-acre infill development situated roughly three miles from O’Hare International Airport. The project could cost nearly $1 billion to develop, according to the Daily Herald. “Opportunities to develop near airports, in major metropolitan areas — and in scale — are virtually non-existent,” says Michael Brennan, chairman and managing principal of Brennan Investment Group. “We are confident this will become the most desirable and significant industrial development in the Chicago region, and perhaps in the United States.” Brennan Investment plans for Elk Grove Technology Park to house data centers and industrial space for digital manufacturing and robotics uses. Upon completion, four speculative industrial facilities will be built with opportunities for an additional five buildings, including sites for data centers. Brennan Investment will initially build out the infrastructure of the park with ponds, water features, sculptures, bike paths and pedestrian walkways. The site for Elk Grove Technology Park is bounded by Higgins Road to the north, Lively Road to the east, Oakton Boulevard to the south and King Street to the west. “Elk Grove …

July 20, 2017

Illinois Midwest Net Lease Retail

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Retail Property Net Leased to PNC Bank in Chicago for $4M

by Kristin Harlow July 19, 2017

CHICAGO — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a 7,500-square foot retail property net leased to PNC Bank in Chicago for $4 million. The property is located at a three-way intersection at 6401 North Harlem Ave. Sean R. Sharko, Austin Weisenbeck and Adrian Mendoza of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a private investor. Joseph Sigal of Marcus & Millichap secured and represented the buyer, a Canadian investment group.

July 19, 2017

Illinois Midwest Multifamily

$151M Origin Investments’ Fund III Targets Value-Added Properties

by Kristin Harlow July 18, 2017

CHICAGO — Origin Investments has raised $151 million from 450 investors through its third private equity real estate fund, paving the way for it to acquire $600 million in value-added commercial and multifamily properties. Since July 2016, the now closed and fully subscribed Origin Investments’ Fund III has spent $38 million to acquire eight assets, including The Clayson, a 448-unit apartment complex in Palatine, Ill. The eight properties are valued in excess of $257 million. The investment strategy for the third fund mirrors Chicago-based Origin Investments’ first two funds, which are currently on track to generate more than a 24 percent annualized net return. When fully invested, Origin Investors’ Fund III is expected to own more than 15 multifamily and office properties in eight markets across the United States.

July 18, 2017

Illinois Midwest Retail

Missner Group to Renovate 40,000 SF Subaru Dealership in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow July 18, 2017

CHICAGO — The Missner Group has been selected to renovate the Berman Mid City Subaru car dealership, located at 4330 and 4444 Irving Park Road in Chicago. Renovations will be made to two buildings, and include improvements to both the office and service areas of the dealership. The project will encompass 40,000 square feet, and include a new, 22,000-square-foot service area. This new space will feature a customer lounge, café and service bays. The Missner Group will also install a new HVAC system. Robert Papineau will lead the project on behalf of The Missner Group with Steve Bulger serving as project superintendent. Becker Architects is providing the architectural services. The project is slated for completion late this fall.

July 18, 2017

Illinois Midwest Office

Ankura Consulting Signs 9,500 SF Office Lease in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow July 18, 2017

CHICAGO — Ankura Consulting has signed a 9,5000-square-foot office lease at 1 N. Wacker Drive in Chicago. The Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm provides advisory and expert services for corporate turnaround and restructurings, forensic investigations, compliance and regulatory government issues and cybersecurity. Ankura is building out its new office space on the 19th floor of the building while working out of temporary space on the 29th floor. The company is scheduled to occupy its new permanent space this fall. Kyle Kamin and Dan Persa of CBRE represented Ankura in the lease transaction, while Brad Despot of Avison Young represented the building owner, Irvine Cos.

July 18, 2017

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