Downtown

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
Chicago Named a Top Metro for Corporate Investment
Site Selection Magazine has named the Chicago region the Top Metro in the U.S. for corporate r...Read more
Former Walgreens CEO Joins United Airlines Board
The former CEO of Walgreens, Rosalind Brewer, has landed a new role following her departure from th...Read more
JLL Among Top 10 on Barron’s Most Sustainable List
For the fifth consecutive year, JLL has been named to Barron's 2024 list of the Most Sustainable U....Read more
State of IL Awards $10M in Grants to Local Film Studios
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have awarded ...Read more
Developer Snags Retail, Office Building at Huge Discount
A joint venture of Farpoint Development and MCZ Development is under contract to pay a little more ...Read more
CBRE Lands Leasing Assignment for Trophy Office Tower
CBRE has been awarded the exclusive leasing assignment at 77 West Wacker Drive, a 50-story 959,258 ...Read more
Chicago-Based Portillo’s to Open More Locations
Chicago-based hot dog chain Portillo’s Inc. said it would open nine new restaurants in 2024 after...Read more