Chicago

C.H. Robinson Relocates, Expands Chicago Office

The global third-party logistics provider signed a lease to occupy more than 200,000 square feet in the new Lincoln Yards development in the metro’s Lincoln Park neighborhood.

IKEA’s Illinois Distribution Center Receives LEED Gold

Totaling more than 1.2 million square feet, the distribution center is equipped with the largest solar rooftop in the state, featuring an 8,966-panel solar array.

120 South LaSalle

Slate Office REIT Snags Chicago Office Building for $156M

The Toronto-based company acquired the 23-story 120 S. LaSalle and also entered into an agreement to sell a group of Water Street properties in St. John’s, Newfoundland for $17.5 million.

Thor Equities Breaks Ground on Chicago Mixed-Use Project

905 West Fulton Market will comprise 108,650 square feet of retail and office space. The finished product is scheduled for completion by 2019. 

Tech-Enabled Office Furniture for the Connected Workplace

Innovant Director of Design & Marketing Bruce Wells explains how designing and manufacturing highly customized workstations has elevated the New York company to an enviable position.

Principle Construction Hires Director

Phil VanDuyne has more than 33 years of experience in Chicago-area commercial development, having spent most of his career as a partner at Itasca Construction Associates.

Chicago Trading Co. Expands in Windy City

CBRE represented the tenant in the 114,186-square-foot lease renewal and expansion, marking the seventh transaction closed this year at the property.

Channahon Corporate Center

Crow Holdings Industrial Kicks Off 1st Midwest Project

The company teamed up with ARCO/Murray to develop a 252,000-square-foot distribution facility in the Channahon Corporate Center, scheduled for completion in early 2019.

The Wrigley Building

Chicago’s Wrigley Building Gets $150M Financing

The real estate services provider arranged a 30-year, fixed-rate loan through a leading insurance company for Mansueto Properties’ acquisition of the iconic office and retail skyscraper.

JLL Hires Former Google Executive

Vinay Goel will serve as chief digital product officer, in charge of delivering the most up-to-date technological solutions to the company’s clients.