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Keystone Construction Breaks Ground on $5M Headquarters for SourceOne Solutions in O’Fallon, Missouri

by Kristin Harlow October 2, 2023

O’FALLON, MO. — Keystone Construction Co. has broken ground on the new $5 million headquarters for commercial lighting solutions company SourceOne Solutions LLC in the St. Louis suburb of O’Fallon. The 37,500-square-foot building, which is being constructed on a 6.4-acre site at 6800 Keaton Corporate Parkway, is slated for completion in fall 2024. Gray Design Group is the architect, and Knapp Engineering and Civil & Environmental Consultants are the engineers. In addition to warehousing and manufacturing space, the facility will feature 6,500 square feet of office space with a covered entry and patio, executive offices, training and conference rooms, open workstations and a café. The project is designed for expansion in the future.

October 2, 2023

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Fulton Street Cos. Receives $233M Financing for 919 West Fulton Office Project in Chicago

by Jeff Shaw October 2, 2023

CHICAGO — Development firm Fulton Street Cos. (FSC) has received $233 million for the financing of its 919 West Fulton office project in the Fulton Market neighborhood of downtown Chicago. Led by Shanna Khan, SNK Capital has signed on to serve as the lead equity investment partner on the project. Bank OZK and Manulife Investment Management are also providing capital. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for today. Upon completion in 2025, the 11-story building will total 360,000 square feet. FSC and JDL Development will develop the property, which will feature factory-style facades, architectural masonry and large outdoor terraces on each floor. Amenities at the building will include a conference center, 24-hour health club and a tenant lounge. The ground floor will offer 40,000 square feet of retail space. Khan, who has a background in mixed-use real estate development, interior design, manufacturing, leisure and hospitality, will act as lead designer on the project. “Her creativity and vision embody the essence and unique qualities of the very unique neighborhood,” says Alex Najem, founder and chief executive officer of FSC. He adds that the “goal is to retain the character of the neighborhood while introducing a property that attracts those tenants who want …

October 2, 2023

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Flaherty & Collins Breaks Ground on Phase II of $67M Luxury Apartment Development in Mishawaka, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow September 29, 2023

MISHAWAKA, IND. — Flaherty & Collins Properties has broken ground on Phase II of the $67 million luxury apartment development named The Mill at Ironworks Plaza in Mishawaka, just east of South Bend. This phase totals nearly 409,000 square feet and includes 226 apartment units, 10,600 square feet of retail space and 422 parking spaces. Flaherty & Collins completed Phase I of the project in 2019. In July, Mishawaka officials approved a new 25-year tax-increment financing district and issued city bonds to support the project, which is situated in the waterfront district. This public-private partnership includes the donation of the land and an investment from the city. Phase II also received $6.3 million from the Regional Development Tax Credit through the Indiana Economic Development Corp. The average unit size is 833 square feet. Amenities include a fitness facility, meeting space, pool, lounge, bike storage and private balconies. Flaherty & Collins expects to welcome the first residential and commercial tenants for Phase II in spring 2025.

September 29, 2023

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PACE Loan Group Provides $6.2M C-PACE Loan for 391-Room Hotel in Northbrook, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 29, 2023

NORTHBROOK, ILL. — PACE Loan Group has provided a $6.2 million C-PACE loan that was part of a $32.8 million refinancing package for the former Northbrook Marriott hotel in suburban Chicago. The loan was a retroactive payback for property improvements that were completed from 2019 to 2022. The enhancements included roofing and insulation, weatherization, HVAC, plumbing, LED lighting, elevator improvements, common area and public space renovations and elevator upgrades. Now flagged as a Renaissance brand, the hotel includes 391 rooms across two towers, which were built in 1973 and 1986. Matthew McCormack of PACE Loan Group originated the loan. The PACE funding entity is managed by the City of Northbrook under the provisions of the Illinois Finance Authority PACE Program.

September 29, 2023

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Lee & Associates Negotiates $4.1M Sale of Development Site in Suburban Chicago for Future Advocate Health Outpatient Center

by Kristin Harlow September 29, 2023

HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. — Lee & Associates has negotiated the $4.1 million sale of a 6.5-acre development site located at the southwest corner of Route 59 and Hoffman Boulevard in the Chicago suburb of Hoffman Estates. Rick Scardino of Lee & Associates represented the seller, Prairie Pointe Commercial (c/o Conor Commercial). Jacob Dell and Gary Fazio of CBRE represented the buyer, Advocate Health and Hospitals Corp. According to Scardino, Advocate Health plans to build a 36,000-square-foot outpatient center at an estimated cost of $34 million, inclusive of land costs.

September 29, 2023

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Theo’s Italian to Open at The Shops at Perry Crossing in Plainfield, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow September 29, 2023

PLAINFIELD, IND. — Theo’s Italian, a new pizza and pasta restaurant concept by local Indianapolis-based restaurant operator Cunningham Restaurant Group, is slated to open in October at The Shops at Perry Crossing in Plainfield. Theo’s Italian serves pasta, salads, appetizers, sandwiches and a wide variety of Roman Style Pinsa, a lighter healthier version of Italian pizza. The 6,118-square-foot restaurant will feature patio seating outdoor, a full bar and private dining. Cunningham Restaurant Group also operates Bru Burger Bar, Stone Creek Dining Co. and a 7,500-square-foot event center at The Shops at Perry Crossing, an outdoor lifestyle center managed by JLL that features more than 60 retail, restaurant and service brands.

September 29, 2023

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Kiser Group Brokers $1.9M Sale of Historic Multifamily Property in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow September 29, 2023

CHICAGO — Kiser Group has brokered the sale of a historic multifamily property located at 2324 W. 111th St. in Chicago’s Morgan Park neighborhood for $1.9 million. Known as “The Castle” for its architecture, the property’s 16 apartment units were vacant at the time of sale. Originally constructed in the late 1800s as a funeral home, the building was later converted into a mixed-use asset in the 1920s. John George and Joe Bianchi of Kiser brokered the sale. Buyer and seller information was not provided.

September 29, 2023

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BGO IREIT Acquires Interest in $948M Midwest Industrial Portfolio

by Kristin Harlow September 28, 2023

CINCINNATI, KANSAS CITY, ST. LOUIS AND KENOSHA, WIS. — BGO Industrial Real Estate Income Trust Inc. (BGO IREIT) has acquired an indirect 34.2 percent ownership interest in a portfolio of Midwest industrial assets valued at approximately $948 million in exchange for 13 million units of its operating partnership. The purchase price of the portfolio was approximately $130 million. The portfolio consists of 29 industrial buildings totaling more than 9.4 million square feet in Cincinnati, Kansas City, St. Louis and Kenosha, Wis. Developed between 2012 and 2023, the portfolio is 90 percent leased to multiple tenants with a weighted average remaining lease term of approximately five years.

September 28, 2023

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PGIM Provides $66M Loan for Refinancing of Two Industrial Properties in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow September 28, 2023

AURORA AND PALATINE, ILL. — PGIM Real Estate has provided a $66 million loan for the refinancing of two newly built industrial properties in suburban Chicago. The assets, which include 90 Logistics Center in Palatine and 2800 W. Diehl Road in Aurora, total 760,669 square feet. The borrower, Logistics Property Co., will use proceeds of the loan to pay off construction debt, cover closing costs and return equity to the company. Craig Foreman of PGIM originated the fixed-rate loan.

September 28, 2023

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AmTrust RE Unveils Plans for $50M Capital Improvements Program at Two Office Properties in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow September 28, 2023

CHICAGO — AmTrust RE has unveiled plans for a $50 million capital improvements program at two of its Chicago office properties, One East Wacker and 33 North Dearborn. The improvements will provide tenants with a “hospitality-inspired setting,” equipped with amenities, modern finishes and furniture, and elevated conveniences. This initiative marks the initial stage of the company’s $100 million commitment to upgrading its Chicago portfolio. Additionally, AmTrust has enlisted Stream Realty Partners to manage leasing for its Chicago office portfolio. At One East Wacker, AmTrust will upgrade the property’s exterior and entrances along both Wacker Drive and State Street, create multiple spec suites and fulfill a corridor and restroom renovation. Additional plans call for a comprehensive lobby renovation envisioned by Chicago-based Eastlake Studio; creation of a comprehensive amenity floor on the second level overseen by wellness amenities management service Lulafit; and significant renovations to the top-floor lounge on the 41st floor. The office tower spans 540,000 square feet. Improvements to the 330,000-square-foot 33 North Dearborn include renovating and expanding the fourth-floor conference center to double in size; creating an outdoor tenant roof deck; enhancing building conveniences such as expanding the bike room; new ground-floor retail offerings; aesthetic upgrades to the building …

September 28, 2023

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