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Keeley Construction Underway on 132,000 SF Industrial Expansion for Helukabel USA in Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

WEST DUNDEE, ILL. — Keeley Construction is underway on a 132,000-square-foot industrial expansion for Helukabel USA at its facility at 1201 Wesman Drive in West Dundee, a far northwest suburb of Chicago. The project will introduce new warehouse, office and climate-controlled manufacturing space — marking the first time manufacturing will occur at the site. An expanded office will feature a gym, cable testing and assembly areas, new locker rooms, showers and a modern breakroom. The project team includes Skedio Architecture, J&H and Benchmark Developers, serving as the owner’s representative. Helukabel USA is a manufacturer and supplier of cables, wires and cable accessories.

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Transwestern Negotiates 45,024 SF Flex Industrial Lease for Waggle in Blaine, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

BLAINE, MINN. — Transwestern Real Estate Services has negotiated a 45,024-square-foot lease for Waggle, a golf and apparel brand, at Radisson Road Business Center in the Minneapolis suburb of Blaine. The new 58,080-square-foot development is zoned for light industrial use and is slated for completion in October. Waggle expects to be in its space by year’s end and will utilize 2,300 square feet for retail space, 10,000 square feet for office space and 27,000 square feet for warehouse space. The lease marks a significant expansion for Waggle and will serve as the company’s headquarters. Chris Weirens of Transwestern represented the tenant throughout the site selection and lease negotiation process. Jon Raush and Luke Appert of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed landlord.

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SVN Chicago Commercial Arranges $1.3M Sale of Office Suite on Wacker Drive

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — SVN Chicago Commercial has arranged the $1.3 million sale of an 8,700-square-foot office suite at 211 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago. Tim Rasmussen and Jim Mead of SVN represented the buyer, a futures trading firm seeking to expand its downtown Chicago presence. According to SVN, the buyer capitalized on current market conditions, securing a fully improved office space at a significant discount to historical pricing. The seller was undisclosed.

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Lakeshore Ear, Nose & Throat Center Inks 6,567 SF Lease in Auburn Hills, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow

AUBURN HILLS, MICH. — Lakeshore Ear, Nose & Throat Center has signed an 89-month lease for 6,567 square feet of medical office space at 2251 N. Squirrel Road in Auburn Hills. James Mitchell and David McNabnay of Dominion Real Estate Advisors represented the landlord, Five Points Professional Office Building LLC. Michael Pulcini of M P Real Estate Consulting represented the tenant, which maintains six locations in metro Detroit.

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JLL Design Transforms Teen Lounge at Shriners Children’s Chicago Hospital

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — JLL Design worked with Shriners Children’s Chicago, a pediatric specialty care provider on Chicago’s far west side, to transform the hospital’s teen lounge and billiard area. The new family lounge and patient lounge balances functionality and visual appeal with a bright aesthetic. The redesigned space showcases textiles that meet rigorous healthcare standards. According to JLL Research, a top design trend for 2025 is “people-centric design,” focusing on the role of the built environment for experience, well-being and social interaction. JLL Design manages diverse projects spanning strategy, branding and interiors.

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Encore Enterprises, AmCap Management Buy 276,333 SF Shopping Center in Arlington Heights, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. — Encore Enterprises Inc. and AmCap Management Holdings LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of AmCap Management LLC, have purchased a 276,333-square-foot shopping center in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights. Named Northpoint Center, the grocery-anchored property is located at the intersection of West Rand and Arlington Heights roads. Tenants include Jewel-Osco, Ross Dress for Less, Marshalls, Chase Bank, Five Below and PopShelf. The seller and sales price were undisclosed.

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Sonida Senior Living Expands Community in Cincinnati with 82 Additional Units

by Kristin Harlow

CINCINNATI — Sonida Senior Living has expanded The Wellington at North Bend Crossing in Cincinnati with the addition of its new Vista building. The four-story building is now welcoming visitors for tours ahead of its anticipated summer opening. The Vista building adds 82 new assisted living and memory care apartments, supporting a maximum occupancy of 113 residents. The expansion will create nearly 65 new jobs in the area. The building features three outdoor spaces, a nearly 1,000-square-foot rehabilitation gym, fitness room, theater, game room, multiple dining venues, a salon and sunrooms on each floor. Responding to frequent requests from the community, Vista will introduce fully furnished assisted living apartments specifically available for temporary stays and respite care. This addition addresses a growing need among local families for flexible, supportive short-term living options. Vista also expands the community’s specialized memory care neighborhood, which utilizes Sonida’s Magnolia Trails program to provide engagement and purpose-driven experiences for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. With the addition of Vista, The Wellington at North Bend Crossing expands its continuum of care to include a total of 318 independent living, assisted living, memory care and temporary stay/respite care units.

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Capital Healthcare Properties, HSG Medical Acquire 21,070 SF Retail Property in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

LOMBARD, ILL. — A partnership between Capital Healthcare Properties and HSG Medical has acquired a 21,070-square-foot retail property in the Chicago suburb of Lombard for an undisclosed price. Immediately upon the acquisition, the partnership executed a long-term lease with Duly Health and Care that brings the freestanding property from 33 percent leased to fully occupied. Duly Health and Care is a Chicagoland healthcare provider with more than 1,200 primary care and specialty providers across 50-plus specialties with 150 locations. Located at 2830 S. Highland Ave., the building features additional tenants such as Potbelly and SimonMed Imaging. The buyers plan to make upgrades, including a new parking lot, new roof, enhanced front sidewalks, exterior tuckpointing and landscaping. The property was sold by a special servicer who was represented by Frontline Real Estate Partners. The asset was put under the control of a special servicing agent after the previous owner defaulted on its loan.

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Soul Food Restaurant Signs 7,198 SF Lease at Eureka Plaza in Southgate, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow

SOUTHGATE, MICH. — A soul food restaurant has leased 7,198 square feet of retail space at Eureka Plaza in Southgate, a southwest suburb of Detroit. The lease brings the shopping center to full occupancy. There is still proposed outlot availability at the property, with up to 2,500 square feet with drive-thru capability. Michael Murphy of Gerdom Realty & Investment represented the undisclosed landlord.

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SVN Chicago Commercial Brokers Sale of 6,200 SF Industrial Building Slated for Adaptive Reuse

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — SVN Chicago Commercial has brokered the sale of a 6,200-square-foot industrial building at 1802-1806 W. Chicago Ave. in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood for $1.3 million. The property is slated for an adaptive reuse conversion to multifamily. Tim Rasmussen and Marcus Sullivan of SVN represented the undisclosed seller.

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