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Chicago & Midwest  + Chicago + Greater Chicagoland  + Industrial  |  February 7, 2024
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

Morgan Li Plans 240K-SF Chicago Heights Warehouse Facility

Morgan Li has announced plans to build a new facility in Chicago Heights, replacing the manufacturer’s warehouse that was destroyed in a fire in 2023.

The third-generation family-owned company, which offers fixtures, furniture and graphics solutions, has finalized site plans for a new 240,000 square foot, energy-efficient facility that will feature more than 20 loading docks and an additional 40,000 square foot building dedicated to a new paint line.

The Class A building is expected to open in the spring of 2025, and Designhaus Architecture is the design firm for the project. Morgan Li’s previous warehouse at the company’s 1001 Washington Avenue location burned down a year ago. In selecting a site for a new facility, the company wanted to remain in Chicago Heights. “There is no other place we would have considered to build our new facility and continue the legacy we are growing in this community,” said Andy Rosenband, CEO of Morgan Li.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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