Downtown

TransUnion Nearly Doubles Previously Announced Layoffs
Chicago-based credit reporting company TransUnion is nearly doubling its statewide layoffs in Illin...Read more
Skender Completes Construction of 21-Story MF, Retail Tower in River North
On behalf of developer VISTA Property, Skender has completed construction on The Leo, a 21-story, 2...Read more
Chicago School Buys Former Tyson Foods Building
The Community Solution Education System and The Chicago School have jointly acquired the West Loop ...Read more
Byline Bank Provides $12M for BJ’s Wholesale Retail Property
Chicago-based Byline Bank’s Commercial Real Estate Group (BCREG) has closed on $12 million in fin...Read more
Chicago Sees Surge in DT Activity for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Downtown Chicago saw a boost in traffic as the city hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrati...Read more
South Loop Apartment Tower Sells for $144M
San Francisco-based FPA Multifamily bought the 47-story Paragon apartment tower in the South Loop f...Read more
ULI Recommends Strategies to Decarbonize Chicago Buildings
The Urban Land Institute Chicago (ULI) has released a new report that calls on the city to take bol...Read more
Construction on Next Phase of Kennedy Expressway Resumes
The second phase of the Kennedy Expressway rehabilitation project began Monday, earlier than expect...Read more
Chicago-Based Peak Realty Rebrands to Cross Street
Peak Realty has announced the firm has been transformed into Cross Street following the firm's cont...Read more
Pre-Leasing Begins at Habitat’s Luxury High-Rise in Fulton River District
Chicago-based Habitat, a multifamily developer and property manager, has started pre-leasing for Ca...Read more
Chicago Industrial Builder Plans Expansion to New Markets
FCL Builders, LLC, an industrial builder, has unveiled the company's extensive brand refresh. FCL h...Read more
Bears Pledge $2B for New Chicago Stadium
The Bears have signaled their commitment to staying in Chicago, pledging $2 billion to build a new ...Read more
Grubhub Subleases from Paypal, Moves HQ to Merchandise Mart
Online food ordering company Grubhub will move its headquarters to the Merchandise Mart and follow ...Read more
SIOR Chicago Hosts Event on IL Economic Development
The Chicago Chapter of The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) recently hosted its...Read more
JLL Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies
JLL has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of e...Read more
Appellate Court Okays Johnson’s Transfer Tax Referendum
An Illinois Appellate Court panel ruled in favor of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, overturning a Co...Read more
Hines Fully Subscribes $77M DST Offering for Chicago Apartments
Hines, a global real estate investment, development and property manager, has completed another Del...Read more
Law Firm Crowell & Moring Inks 50K-SF River North Lease
International law firm Crowell & Moring has leased 50,000 square feet at 300 North LaSalle, a 6...Read more
Chicago Mayor Pushing $1B Initiative to Transform LaSalle Street
Mayor Brandon Johnson is moving forward with a planned revamp of vacant downtown Chicago buildings ...Read more