Chicago
Taking Off: The Live-Work-Play Concept
The idea of living in a rental unit that’s close to work and entertainment isn’t new—it’s been around for decades.… Read more
Luxury Living Chicago Adds 25 Team Members
Following exponential apartment demand and growth, Luxury Living Chicago Realty (LLCR), a real estate brokerage and multifamily marketing, leasing, and… Read more
Shuttered Royal George Theatre Could Give Way to Apartments
Draper and Kramer has offered plans for an eight-story residential building to replace the closed Royal George Theatre at 1641… Read more
Illinois Film and TV Production Hits Record High
Although many industries in the Chicago region haven’t fully rebounded from the pandemic, the city’s film and television production business… Read more
CIM Signs Blue Bottle Coffee to Lease at The Shops at Tribune Tower
CIM Group has signed a long-term lease with Blue Bottle Coffee for a 1,188-square-foot retail space at The Shops at… Read more
Family Trust Sells Lakeview Portfolio for Transit-Oriented Development
Cawley Chicago completed the sale of a portfolio of three adjacent properties at 1744-1754 W. Addison St. in the North… Read more
Draper and Kramer Elevates Gordon Ziegenhagen to SVP
Draper and Kramer, Incorporated has promoted Gordon Ziegenhagen from VP to SVP. In this role, Ziegenhagen will continue leading new… Read more
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $162M for Completion of Mandarin Oriental Residences Fifth Ave.
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. has arranged $162.4 million in construction financing for Mandarin Oriental Residences, Fifth Avenue, New York City’s… Read more
Chicago Tourism Up 86% Over 2020 Levels
(Updated with additional information) Chicago hosted 30.7 million domestic and international visitors in 2021, an 86% increase over 2020, Choose… Read more
Transwestern Adds Capital Markets VP in Chicago
Transwestern Real Estate Services has added JC Griffin as VP in the firm’s capital markets group. Based in Chicago, Griffin… Read more
Lakeview Multifamily Sale is Submarket’s Largest in a Year
Interra Realty brokered the $28-million off-market sale of 944-54 W. Grace St., a fully leased, 80-unit rental community in Chicago’s… Read more
Pritzker Traubert Foundation Names Six Finalists for 2022 Chicago Prize
The Pritzker Traubert Foundation on Tuesday announced six finalist teams to advance to the next phase of Chicago Prize 2022.… Read more
White Paper: Pandemic’s Impact on Migration Less Than Expected
The pandemic may not have been nearly as big of a catalyst for movement as anticipated, foot traffic analytics firm… Read more
IMC Upsizes Willis Tower Footprint by 50K SF
In a transaction that bucks recent leasing trends, trading firm IMC is extending its lease at EQ Office’s Willis Tower… Read more
Caterpillar Moving Global Headquarters to Irving, Texas
The Caterpillar offices in Irving are going to get a whole lot busier. The world-renowned farm and mining equipment company… Read more
Truist Wealth Establishes Chicago Presence
Truist Wealth has entered the Chicago market with a 10-person team of wealth management professionals, based at 227 W. Monroe downtown.… Read more
Chicago is Locale for Panera’s Debut “Panera to Go” Concept Restaurant
Fast casual restaurant powerhouse Panera Bread has opened its first “Panera To Go” in Chicago, a new-concept Panera Bread restaurant format… Read more
Prologis Chicago Performs Day of Service at Inspiration Kitchens
As a part of Prologis’ global day of service, dozens of Chicago team members recently volunteered at Inspirations Kitchens in the Garfield Park neighborhood… Read more
Pair of New Jersey Execs Buy Chicago-Area Hospitals for $92M
New Jersey business executive Reddy Rathnakar Patlola appeared before the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board and obtained regulatory… Read more