Chicago

Ridge Brewster Creek II rendering

Ridge Breaks Ground on 186 KSF Industrial Asset

Dubbed Ridge Brewster Creek II, the project is slotted for completion by December 2017. Newmark Knight Frank will handle leasing for the development.

1500 N. Halsted St., Chicago

Co-Working Firm Spaces Coming to Chicago

The Amsterdam-based company has inked a 27,110-square-foot lease in Lincoln Park. This is its first location opened in Chicago and the 14th one in North America.

The US: the Original Skyscraper Kingdom

The U.S. showcased its booming 20th century economy by defying gravity, creating concrete and steel giants known as skyscrapers.

SOPHY, Chicago

New Luxury Boutique Hotel Coming to Chicago

SOPHY will be located in Hyde Park and will operate under The Olympia Cos. The hotel is expected to offer 98 rooms, a bar, a restaurant and a fitness center.

Eric Myers, EVP, Transwestern

Transwestern Welcomes New EVP of Agency Leasing

Eric Myers is a veteran in the real estate industry, having gathered more than 25 years of experience holding leadership positions with Avison Young and Tishman Speyer, among other companies.

DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago-Oak Brook Changes Hands

CBRE Hotels negotiated the transaction of the 428-key hotel. The property is located in a thriving business area, close to several corporate headquarters.

55 W. Monroe St., Chicago

HealthScape Expands Chicago Office

The company will occupy the entire 21st floor at 55 W. Monroe St. starting December 1, 2017. The building has been home to HealthScape’s operations since 2014.

Corporetum Office Campus VI, Lisle, Ill.

Center Core Buys Chicago-Area Office Campus

HFF closed on the transaction of Corporetum Office Campus VI, a two-building asset located West of Chicago in Lisle, Ill. It also secured a financing loan of $9.5 million for the buyer.

Willis Tower, Chicago

GATX Moves to Chicago’s Willis Tower

NKF’s Vice Chairman Melissa Copley negotiated the 90,000-square-foot lease at Chicago’s iconic tower. The tenant will relocate its global headquarters from 222 W. Adams St.

Development Boom Tempers Chicago Rent Growth

The city is preparing to receive a record level of new deliveries, with more than 8,000 units expected to come online this year, Yardi Matrix data shows.