Illinois

Ziegler Closes $135M in Financing for Covenant Retirement Communities

by Amy Works May 19, 2015

CHICAGO — Ziegler has closed two loans, totaling $135 million, for Covenant Retirement Communities (CRC). The loans include $112.8 million of Series 2015A fixed-rate refunding bonds and $22.34 million of Series 2015B variable rate refunding bonds sold directly to the bank. Illinois-based CRC, a not-for-profit organization that owns and operates continuing care retirement communities, has several locations across the country. CRC’s Obligated Group consists of 14 communities in eight states: four in California, four in Illinois, and one each in Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota and Washington. As of December 2014, the Obligated Group properties comprised 4,769 total units, with 3,065 independent living units, 755 assisted living units and 949 skilled-nursing beds. Proceeds of the Series 2015A Revenue Refunding Bonds, together with trustee-held funds, were used to advance refund CRC’s outstanding Series 2005 bonds in the amount of $118.1 million, fund a debt service reserve fund, and pay certain costs of issuance.

May 19, 2015

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Entre Commercial Realty Brokers Acquisition of Industrial Property in Illinois

by Amy Works May 18, 2015

CARY, ILL. — Entre Commercial Realty LLC has arranged the acquisition of an industrial property located at 770 Industrial Drive in Cary. A private investor purchased the 54,000-square-foot multi-tenant building for an undisclosed price. Situated on 4.5 acres, the property features six 9,000-square-foot units, 18- to 22-foot ceiling heights, parking for more than 120 cars and six truck docks, one for each unit. After the acquisition, the buyer announced the leasing of three units, totaling 27,000 square feet, to American Eagle Packaging Co. The ownership plans to rehab the remaining units with new interior office finishes and lighting, in addition to exterior upgrades such as new monument signage and parking lot improvements. Dan Jones, Dan Benassi and Mike DeSerto of Entre Commercial represented the buyer in the acquisition and leasing transactions. Ryan Nelson of Foresite Realty Partners represented the seller, FirstMerit Bank, in the deal.

May 18, 2015

Illinois Midwest Office

Chicago’s 311 South Wacker Receives LEED Silver Certification

by Amy Works May 18, 2015

CHICAGO — Zeller Realty Group’s 1.3 million-square-foot 311 South Wacker office property has received LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Zeller Realty Group acquired the property in March 2014 and implemented a capital improvements program that included upgraded infrastructure, improved retail offerings and the construction of a 21,500-square-foot tenant lounge and conference center. To achieve LEED Silver certification, Zeller implemented a sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental air quality program to upgrade the property.

May 18, 2015

Illinois Midwest Mixed-Use

Construction Begins on $75M Mixed-Use Project in Chicago

by Danielle Everson May 14, 2015

CHICAGO — Construction has begun on the $75 million Vue53, a mixed-use project that will serve the Hyde Park and Kenwood neighborhoods in Chicago. The development team, which includes Avison Young, Peak Campus Development and financial partner Blue Vista Capital Management, was awarded the assignment by the University of Chicago to develop, finance and manage the project. Vue53 is located near the intersection of 53rd Street and Kenwood Avenue, directly north of Nichols Park, and will include 28,000 square feet of ground-level retail, 267 apartment units and 225 parking spaces. The project is a collaborative effort by the University of Chicago, the City of Chicago and the Hyde Park community to create a mixed-use district and to broaden the scope of products and services available to the Hyde Park and Kenwood communities. The project will offer affordable housing units and is being developed without tax increment financing or other public subsidies. The residential component will include studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Vue53 is slated for completion in September 2016.

May 14, 2015

Illinois Midwest Office

NAI Hiffman Arranges Office Lease in Lisle, Ill.

by Danielle Everson May 14, 2015

LISLE, ILL. — NAI Hiffman has represented Metrasens in its office expansion with Pritchett Realty Corp. at 2150 Western Court in Lisle. Metrasens, a technology business that specializes in metal detection products for the healthcare and security markets, expanded its lease by 3,249 square feet and now occupies a total of 6,850 square feet in the 51,244-square-foot office building. The expansion will accommodate its need for additional administrative offices, service and testing lab space. Matt Novak of NAI represented Metrasens in the transaction. Jeff Mann of CBRE represented Pritchett Realty Corp.

May 14, 2015

Illinois Midwest Office

Reed Construction Completes Build-Out for Eckenhoff Saunders Architects HQ

by Danielle Everson May 13, 2015

CHICAGO — Reed Construction has completed an 8,980-square-foot build-out of the new headquarters for Eckenhoff Saunders Architects (ESA). The office is located on the 18th floor within One Prudential Plaza at 130 E. Randolph in Chicago. ESA is a Chicago-based, midsize firm specializing in architecture, planning and interior design. The company recently relocated from the West Loop to One Prudential Plaza. The project featured custom, fabricated millwork throughout, the construction of open loft ceilings with high-end LED light fixtures and walls clad in walnut wood flooring. Reed Construction also simultaneously renovated the 18th floor corridor and elevator lobby space adjacent to the ESA suite. Project management firm JLL selected Reed Construction to complete interior renovations at to the new space. Scott Pickands was the project’s executive leading the construction team for Reed Construction and Joseph Kozlowski served as the project manager. ESA provided architectural services for the project.

May 13, 2015

Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Interra Realty Brokers $1.2M Sale of Apartment Property in Chicago

by Danielle Everson May 13, 2015

CHICAGO — Interra Realty has brokered the $1.2 million sale of a 13-unit, walk-up style apartment building at 1614 N. Harding Ave. in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood. The property features studio, one-, two- and three- bedroom layouts. Ten of the units have recently been renovated and the property. Joe Smazal and James Clough of Interra Realty represented both the buyer and the seller in the transaction.

May 13, 2015

Illinois Loans Midwest Multifamily

Oak Grove Capital Arranges $27M Loan for Algonquin Square Apartments

by Danielle Everson May 12, 2015

CHICAGO — Oak Grove Capital has arranged a $27 million adjustable-rate mortgage through Freddie Mac for Algonquin Square Apartments, a 220-unit multifamily property located in Chicago’s western suburbs.The property was built in 2012 and 2013. The loan was for a joint venture between Marquette Cos., EJ Plesko & Associates and American National Insurance, which served as the limited partner.The new loan allowed for the payoff of the construction loan, municipal loans and further returned some of the original investment to the investor members. Scott Streiff of Oak Grove Capital arranged the seven-year loan that includes two years of interest-only payments and a 30-year amortization schedule.

May 12, 2015

Civic Illinois Midwest

Barack Obama Presidential Center Set to Be Built on South Side of Chicago

by Danielle Everson May 12, 2015

CHICAGO — The Barack Obama Foundation plans to locate the future Barack Obama Presidential Center, which will include a museum, library, as well as office space for Foundation activities and events, in the South Side of Chicago. The site was selected over bids made by Columbia University in New York, the University of Hawaii and the University of Illinois at Chicago. The library is expected create hundreds of jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars a year in economic activity, according to Crain’s Chicago Business. A date for the development has not been announced. As a future neighbor and collaborator on the Center, the University of Chicago has pledged to make resources and infrastructure available to the Foundation in the near term for its planning and development work. The Foundation also intends to maintain a presence at Columbia University for the purpose of exploring and developing opportunities for a long-term association, and to work with the state of Hawaii to establish a lasting presence in Honolulu. Within Chicago, the Obama Foundation will additionally explore possible collaboration with the University of Illinois–Chicago.

May 12, 2015

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Zilber Property Group Arranges 18,000 SF Industrial Lease

by Danielle Everson May 8, 2015

BENSENVILLE, ILL. — Zilber Property Group has arranged the lease of an 18,000-square-foot industrial property in Bensenville. Creeden & Associates Inc. will occupy space within the Cornerstone Business Park. Arthur J. Rogers of Zilber represented the landlord. Korman/Lederer & Associates represented Creeden & Associates.

May 8, 2015

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