Chicago

Zeller Realty Closes Chicago-Area Lease Renewal, Expansion

Byline Bank has signed for 34,200 square feet at Woodfield Preserve Office Center in Schaumburg, with Tenant Advisors working on the bank’s behalf.

Belgium Food Science Company Coming to Chicago

The firm will open an innovation center at Condor Partners’ Mural Park, an upcoming creative office building in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood.

The National

Commerz Real Pays $194M for Chicago Office Building

The investment management affiliate of a Germany-based financial institution has acquired The National, an historic 520,000-square-foot asset.

Mission Capital Arranges $13M Loan for Chicago Retail Asset

The owner, an affiliate of the Sterling Organization, will use the financing to recapitalize the vacant property, which is part of the Magnificent Mile.

Missner Group Starts Chicago Office Redevelopment

The seven-story building in the West Loop, which used to be the home of clothes manufacturer Oxxford, will be turned into a modern, nine-story office property.

Mesirow Financial Grows Executive Team

Zach Fox will serve as vice president, joining the firm’s sale-leaseback capital group team. He will be in charge of new business development and client management.

Draper and Kramer Promotes Todd Bancroft to CEO

Bancroft joined the company as chief administrative officer & general counsel in 2012 and was promoted to COO two years later.

Willis Tower’s Sustainable Practices Ensure LEED Gold

The high-rise’s $500 million renovation includes improvements designed to reduce its environmental footprint. Completed in 1973, the former Sears Tower is slated to add 300,000 square feet of new retail.

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips Expands Chicago Office

The law firm will move into 11,000 square feet of custom, high-tech office space at the John Buck Co.’s CNA Center in the Loop.

454 Scott Drive

Globe Corp. Sells Industrial Portfolio in Metro Chicago

Green Door Capital and Citimark have teamed up on the acquisition of seven properties totaling 447,059 square feet, with an average occupancy rate of 93 percent.