ANTIOCH, ILL. — The Boulder Group has brokered the $2.5 million sale of a single-tenant retail property occupied by Starbucks in Antioch. The 2,540-square-foot building is located at 1051 Route 59. Neighboring retailers include Jewel-Osco, Ace Hardware, CVS Pharmacy, PNC Bank and Advance Auto Parts. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of Boulder Group represented the seller, a Midwest-based real estate firm, and the buyer, a partnership based in Washington.
By Nicole McAleese, Urban Innovations As autumn arrives, Chicago’s commercial real estate market continues to evolve in response to changing workplace strategies and a growing return-to-office (RTO) movement. With major employers tightening in-office attendance policies, both landlords and tenants are adapting to new demands around space, flexibility and location. Shift in tenant behavior Over the past year, Chicago has seen a noticeable shift in how companies are approaching their office needs. Where many tenants once sought short-term lease extensions or downsized footprints during the height of hybrid experimentation, 2025 has brought renewed interest in long-term planning and, in some cases, expansion. Several high-profile lease transactions underscore this trend. Stripe recently doubled its Chicago office space to 89,000 square feet, while law firm Arnold & Porter relocated from the Loop to a new 40,000-square-foot lease, according to Crain’s Chicago Business. While some firms continue to downsize or consolidate, there’s a clear cohort of companies reinvesting in physical office environments that support collaboration, talent attraction and cultural cohesion. These trends mirror national patterns. According to CRE Daily, a growing number of U.S. employers are enforcing stricter in-office attendance, accelerating the shift away from a purely remote or hybrid-first mindset. The Archie RTO …
CHICAGO — The Chicago City Council has approved plans for an adaptive reuse project at 135 S. LaSalle St. in the city’s central business district (CBD). A joint venture between Riverside Investment & Development, AmTrustRE and DL3 Realty is developing the project, which has a total budget of $241.5 million. Financing for the development includes $98 million in city subsidies and historic tax credits. Scheduled to begin construction in spring 2026, the project will convert 624,000 square feet of vacant office space within the 1.4 million-square-foot Field Building to modern residential units and commercial space. Upon completion, the development will feature 430,050 square feet of residential space across 386 units, as well as 92,000 square feet of commercial space. Residences will include a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Commercial space at the property will house food-and-beverage offerings, a small-format grocer, health and fitness club and other amenities. “The Field Building redevelopment will bring much-needed housing and amenities to workers, visitors and a growing residential base in the city. By modernizing this landmark, the project will help reposition the Loop to attract leading corporations and top talent while bolstering Chicago’s reputation as a thriving economic and cultural destination,” says John O’Donnell, …
MARYSVILLE, OHIO — Affinius Capital LLC has provided a $76.3 million loan to finance the acquisition of Scotts Midwest Distribution Center, a 1.3 million-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility in the Columbus suburb of Marysville. Ryan Kieser of CBRE arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Sculptor Real Estate. Developed in 2023 by Crawford Hoying as a build-to-suit for The Scotts Co., the property features cross-dock configuration, a clear height of 40 feet, 120 dock doors, four drive-in doors and 388 parking spaces. The facility is leased to The Scotts Co., a subsidiary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro. The property serves as the primary distribution hub for the tenant and is located less than two miles from its main manufacturing facility and global headquarters.
CHICAGO — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of a three-building industrial portfolio totaling 537,681 square feet across DuPage County. The infill properties provide direct access to I-290 and proximity to the O’Hare International Airport. Kurt Sarbaugh, Sean Devaney, Ed Halaburt, Ross Bratcher and Cameron Chandra of JLL represented the undisclosed seller. The buyer was High Street Logistics Properties.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — CBRE has arranged the sale of two industrial buildings totaling 86,389 square feet in Columbus for $18.7 million. The properties are fully leased to nine tenants and feature clear heights of 22 feet. CBRE’s Kevin Foley, Austin Wolitarsky, Matt Harris and Matt Pourcho represented the buyer, a high-net-worth 1031 exchange investor from California. Tenby Partners was the seller.
CHICAGO — Interra Realty has negotiated the sales of two Chicago apartment buildings for a combined $6.7 million. The 24-unit property at 4954 N. Christiana Ave. in the Albany Park neighborhood sold for $4.5 million, and the 10-unit building at 4321-23 N. Tripp Ave. in the Old Irving Park neighborhood traded for $2.2 million. Craig Martin of Interra represented the seller, HP Ventures Group, in both transactions. Martin also represented the buyers, Eloy Burciaga and John Krumsee, respectively. Both assets were fully occupied at the time of sale and underwent renovations approximately 15 years ago.
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MICH. — Vida Clinical Studies has signed a 3,024-square-foot medical office lease at 8560 N. Silvery Lane in Dearborn Heights. James Mitchell of Dominion Real Estate Advisors LLC represented the tenant and the undisclosed landlord in the three-year lease. The tenant conducts clinical research and has over a decade of experience in the Detroit metro area.
KANSAS CITY, MO. AND OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — A group of private investors led by LANE4 Property Group has acquired three Kansas City-area shopping centers totaling 421,546 square feet previously owned by MD Management. LANE4 spearheaded the transaction and structured a recapitalization that allowed some of MD’s generational investors to remain in the partnership while other owners were able to exit. The portfolio includes Metro North Square in Kansas City, Oak Barry Center in Kansas City and West Park Shopping Center in Overland Park. The properties have been owned by members of the Morgan and Dreiseszun families since they were developed. Metro North Square totals 188,270 square feet and is 88 percent occupied. It is located on Barry Road, immediately south of the Metro North Mall redevelopment. Prominent tenants include Children’s Mercy, Power Play, The Salvation Army and Spectrum Station. Oak Barry Center spans 136,892 square feet and is 99 percent leased. The grocery-anchored center is located down the road from Metro North Square and is home to Price Chopper, Planet Fitness and Dollar Tree. West Park Shopping Center totals 96,384 square feet and is 98 percent occupied. Anchor tenants include Johnson County Community College, Catholic Charities and Save-a-Lot. Andrew …
WOODBURY, MINN. — Golf entertainment concept Topgolf will open its second venue in Minnesota on Thursday, Oct. 30. The three-level venue is located at 560 Bielenberg Drive in Woodbury and marks the brand’s 111th global outdoor venue. Topgolf Woodbury employs roughly 350 to 400 people and has 102 climate-controlled hitting bays. Each bay is equipped with lounge-type furniture or high-top tables. The venue is equipped with Toptracer technology, which traces each golf ball’s flight path, distance and other metrics. There are a full-service bar and restaurant, more than 140 HDTVs, fire pits, music and year-round programming. A private event space and rooftop terrace can host team outings, family gatherings, meetings or celebrations.
