Illinois
Greystone in North Suburban Chicago Bridge Finance Deal
Commercial real estate financier Greystone has provided $57.165 million in bridge financing for the acquisition of Terrace of Elk Grove… Read more
Urban Land Institute Recommends Makeover for Chicago’s LaSalle Street
With downtown Loop office vacancies at record levels, the Urban Land Institute is making recommendations for an overhaul of the… Read more
Chicago Narrows List of Casino Bidders to Three
The city of Chicago has narrowed the pool of applicants from five down to three, moving a step closer to… Read more
Stream Realty Tapped to Lease Central Loop’s Citadel Center
Stream Realty Partners has been tapped to lease the 37-story Citadel Center at 131 S. Dearborn St. in Chicago’s Central Loop. The… Read more
Farmland Partners Buys Illinois Farm for $3M
Farming land REIT Farmland Partners, the nation’s largest farm REIT by acreage, has purchased an Illinois farm for $3 million.… Read more
Brennan Group Promotes Two to the Position of Vice President
The Brennan Investment Group has promoted Matt Kay and Lucas McCarthy, formerly senior associates, to the position of VP. Kay’s new… Read more
Site Selection Magazine Has Awarded Texas the “Governor’s Cup” For 10th Consecutive Year
Texas has won the “Governor’s Cup,” a designation that is awarded to the state with the most major corporate locations… Read more
Ventas Targets Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2040
Ventas, Inc. has committed to achieve net-zero operational carbon emissions by 2040. The new pledge exceeds the company’s existing Science-Based… Read more
Laura Adams to Take Over as HR Chief at JLL
JLL has promoted Laura Adams to the position of Chief Human Resources Officer, CHRO. Adams will also become a member… Read more
Fixes for Troubled Mag Mile: The Urban Land Institute Report
It’s been a tough few years for one of Chicago’s premier tourist attractions, The Magnificent Mile. It’s a great and… Read more
Big Box Retailer Enters Chicago Market With New South Side Store
Flooring big box retailer Floor & Decor will expand its nationwide footprint when it opens the doors to a new… Read more
Tech Sector Lands Atlanta a Top 10 Finish in “Largest 100 Office Leases of 2021”
Tech companies doubled their share of the largest 100 U.S. office leases agreed to in 2021, underscoring the sector’s leading… Read more
Sunstone Hotel REIT Exits Chicago Market, Unloads Hilton and Marriott Properties
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. has completed the sale of the 368-room Embassy Suites Chicago and the 361-room Hilton Garden Inn… Read more
Fresh Off $100M Fund Raise, Fintech Halo Moves Into Big New Headquarters
Fintech Halo is moving its Chicago headquarters to a newly renovated space in the city’s Loop Downtown financial district with… Read more
Crypto Powerhouse Gemini Signs in Chicago’s Loop Downtown, Big Local Hiring Plans
Gemini Exchange, the pioneering crypto enterprise founded by social media early movers the Winkelvoss twins, has signed at 1 S.… Read more
Chicago Bears Hire JLL to Help Prep Plans for New Suburban Stadium
The Chicago Bears NFL football team has hired an architect and consultant, as well as JLL, to prepare plans for… Read more
Dallas is No. 1 For Real Estate Development, According To Report
Dallas-Fort Worth ranks first in the nation for real estate development over the past decade, according to data compiled by… Read more
Chicago Gets New Tourism Chief as City Rebounds From COVID, Hotel Occupancy Lags
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has appointed a new tourism chief, picking Lynn Osmond to head the city’s Choose Chicago agency. … Read more
Chicago Atlantic in $30M Credit Facility for Cannabis Property
Commercial real estate finance concern Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. says it led a $30 million senior secured credit… Read more