Illinois

Alpha Alternative Arranges $18.3M Bridge, Preferred Equity Loan for Office Building in Chicago Suburb

by Christina Cannon January 7, 2016

ROLLING MEADOWS, ILL. — Alpha Alternative LLC has arranged an $18.3 million bridge and preferred equity loan for an office building in Rolling Meadows, approximately 30 miles northwest of Chicago. 1600 Corporate Center is a 12-story, Class A multi-tenant office building that is located at 1600 Golf Road. The asset has 255,440 rentable square feet and was built in 1986. Bank of America recently signed a lease to occupy more than one-third of the building, which brought the total occupancy to 89 percent. Alpha Alternatives utilized a securitized lender and private equity lender to provide the interest-only financing for a combined rate of 500 basis points over LIBOR. Anthony Longo of Alpha Alternative arranged the 85 percent loan-to-cost financing.

January 7, 2016

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Conor Commercial Real Estate Breaks Ground on 70-Acre Industrial Park Outside of Chicago

by Christina Cannon January 7, 2016

BOLINGBROOK, ILL. — Conor Commercial Real Estate, a member of The McShane Cos., has broken ground on a 70-acre industrial business park in Bolingbrook, approximately 30 miles southwest of Chicago. The Fountain Square Commerce Center will consist of four speculative buildings that range from 109,088 square feet to 320,532 square feet and a 12-acre build-to-suit site. The speculative buildings are divisible by 30,000 square feet and will feature ample car and truck parking, substantial dock door positions, 32-foot clear heights, ESFR sprinkler systems and office space. The Class A industrial business park, slated for completion this summer, will be situated along the I-55 corridor. Brian Carroll and Jim Cummings of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF) have been assigned to lease up the property.

January 7, 2016

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Sitex Group Acquires 69,000 SF Industrial Facility in Chicago Suburb

by Christina Cannon January 7, 2016

GLENDALE HEIGHTS, ILL. — Sitex Group has acquired a 69,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility in Glendale Heights, approximately 30 miles west of Chicago. A private ownership group sold the asset located at 192-196 Exchange Blvd. for an undisclosed price. The facility features 24-foot clear heights, 2,000 amps of power and parking for 140 cars. Sub-Zero and Wolf previously occupied the entire building, but currently occupies 16,000 square feet, leaving the rest of the space vacant. Sitex plans to make improvements including remodeling the office space, installing T-5 lighting, painting the building’s exterior and upgrading the HVAC system.

January 7, 2016

Illinois Midwest Retail

Mid-America Arranges 13,257 SF of Retail Leases at Orland Park Crossing in Illinois

by Christina Cannon January 7, 2016

OAKBROOK TERRACE, ILL. — Mid-America Asset Management Inc. has arranged three new retail leases at Orland Park Crossing in Orland Park, approximately 30 miles southwest of Chicago. Orland Park Crossing is a 107,371-square-foot lifestyle center that is located at the intersection of 143rd Street and LaGrange Road. In the first deal, Soft Surroundings signed a 5,445-square-foot lease and was represented by John Vance of Stone Real Estate. In the second deal, Xfinity inked a 5,303-square-foot lease and was represented by Carole Borg of CBRE. In the last deal, Eric Unatin of Armada Real Estate Services represented Massage Green who signed a lease for 2,509 square feet. All three tenants are expected to open this spring. Other tenants at Orland Park Crossing include White House Black Market, Talbots, Charles Schwab, Ann Taylor and Charming Charlie. Paige Schiesser and Samantha Spinell Schnell of Mid-America represented Orland Park Crossing in all three transactions.

January 7, 2016

Illinois Midwest Retail

SVN | Chicago Commercial Brokers $1.1M Sale of 10,300 SF Retail Property in Chicago Suburb

by Christina Cannon January 6, 2016

GLEN ELLYN, ILL. — SVN | Chicago Commercial has brokered the sale of a 10,300-square-foot retail building for $1.1 million. GTC Investments sold the asset, which is located at 530 Crescent Blvd. in Glen Ellyn, approximately 25 miles west of Chicago. Tenants at the building include Dunkin’ Donuts and Thipi Thai Cuisine. Craig Franzen of SVN | Chicago Commercial represented GTC Investments in the transaction. The buyer, an undisclosed individual investor, was self-represented.

January 6, 2016

Illinois Midwest Office

Bradford Allen Arranges 7,700 SF Office Lease Renewal in Northbrook, Illinois

by Christina Cannon January 6, 2016

NORTHBROOK, ILL. — Bradford Allen Realty Services has arranged a 7,700-square-foot lease renewal in Northbrook, approximately 25 miles northwest of Chicago. Lubin-Bergman Organization Inc. will continue occupying its headquarters in a building located at 5 Revere Drive. One Northbrook Place is a Class A office building that features food service within the building and underground parking. Laurence Elbaum of Bradford Allen represented Lubin-Bergman in the transaction. Dan Fernitz of JLL represented the building’s ownership.

January 6, 2016

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Avison Young Arranges 51,624 SF Industrial Lease in Libertyville, Illinois

by Christina Cannon January 5, 2016

LIBERTYVILLE, ILL. — Avison Young has arranged a 51,624-square-foot long-term lease for an office and warehouse space in Libertyville, approximately 40 miles northwest of Chicago. All American Containers, a global packaging solutions company, will begin occupying space in the north portion of the building this spring. Bridge Development Partners developed the facility, located at 851 E. Park Ave. The two-building project, which totals 406,000 square feet, features 32-foot clear heights, flexible dock space and ample truck and car parking. Each building is divisible by 20,000 square feet and All American Containers’ lease includes 4,500 square feet of office space. Keith Puritz, Brett Kroner and Eric Fischer of Avison Young represented the tenant. Michael Fonda and John Hauser of Avison Young represented Bridge Development Partners.

January 5, 2016

Illinois Loans Midwest Retail

Associated Bank Provides $19.3M Loan for Construction of Mariano’s Grocery Store in Des Plaines, Ill.

by Christina Cannon January 4, 2016

DES PLAINES, ILL. — Associated Bank has completed a $19.3 million loan for the land acquisition and construction of a Mariano’s Fresh Market grocery store in Des Plaines, approximately 20 miles northwest of Chicago. Golf Road Ventures LLC, a joint venture of Abbott Land and Investment Corp. and WBS Equities, is the borrowing entity. When complete, the 73,317-square-foot store will be located at 10 E. Golf Road. Construction will begin this spring and completion is slated for the spring of 2017. Working with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Golf Road Ventures is funding over $1 million in improvements to the traffic intersection, including the addition of a turn lane and traffic signals. Working with the Des Plaines Park District, the developer is also contributing approximately $750,000 toward road, parking and field improvements for nearby Blackhawk Park.

January 4, 2016

Illinois Industrial Midwest

The Missner Group Acquires 78,000 SF Flex Property Near Chicago

by Christina Cannon January 4, 2016

NILES, ILL. — The Missner Group has acquired a 78,000-square-foot industrial warehouse with office space for $2.4 million in Niles, approximately 15 miles northwest of Chicago. After acquiring the building, The Missner Group signed Avery Dennison, a leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions, to a lease of the entire building. The Missner Group purchased the two-story building located at 6565 W. Howard St. from The Feld Family LP. The property consists of 56,000 square feet of warehouse and manufacturing space and 22,000 square feet of office space. The asset is situated on 3.6 acres and features 20-foot clear heights, five exterior docks and one drive-in door. Ed Adler of The Missner Group led the acquisition for the firm. Jack Rosenberg, Fredrick Regnery and Ned Frank of Colliers International represented The Missner Group in the purchase of the property, as well as the lease to Avery Dennison, which was represented by Brendan Green of Colliers. The Colliers team also represented the building’s seller, who was undisclosed.

January 4, 2016

Illinois Midwest Ohio Retail

Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT Buys Three Shopping Centers Throughout Ohio, Illinois

by Christina Cannon December 24, 2015

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati-based Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II Inc. has acquired three grocery-anchored shopping centers throughout Ohio and Illinois for an undisclosed price. Amherst Marketplace, anchored by Giant Eagle, is a 79,945-square-foot retail facility located in Amherst, Ohio, approximately 34 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Other tenants at the center include Get Go Gas, Monster Tan and Best Cuts. Sheffield Crossing is an 113,688-square-foot shopping center that is also anchored by Giant Eagle. The property is located in Sheffield Village, Ohio, approximately 25 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Tenants at Sheffield Crossing include Edward Jones, Great Clips, Weight Watchers and Verizon Wireless. The Shoppes at Windmill Place is located in Batavia, Ill., approximately 43 miles west of Chicago and is a 122,176-square-foot retail property. Jewel Osco anchors the center, and other tenants include Dunkin Donuts, Mattress Firm, Zano Salon, Hair Cuttery, Subway, Hallmark and GNC.

December 24, 2015

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