Chicago

Marriott Brings New Hotel to Downtown Chicago

The property will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Trivedi Hospitality LLC of Des Plaines, Ill.

Matthew Gonterman, JLL CIO, Americas

JLL Names New CIO, Americas

Matthew Gonterman previously held several information management and IT leadership positions with General Electric and SIRVA Inc.

Yardi Matrix: Chicago’s Draw

As one of the largest metros in the U.S. and the center of the Midwest, Chicago remains a top target for investors, though its rent growth keeps trailing most of the nation.

IKEA distribution center in Joliet, Ill.

IKEA’s Joliet Distribution Center to be Equipped with Solar Rooftop

The facility, combined with arrays atop the Chicago-area IKEA stores in Bolingbrook and Schaumburg, makes the retailer owner of three of the state’s largest solar rooftop installations.

Lauren Cerda, Senior Director at Fitch Ratings

A Preview of Risk Retention Effects

How will the new risk retention regulations impact the CMBS market? Fitch’s Lauren Cerda weighs in.

Tishman Speyer Signs OCC at The Franklin

The company will take over 105,000 square feet of office space at the iconic West Loop tower.

Brennan Investment Group Hires New Senior VP

Brian Roach will join the company as the new senior vice president of acquisitions, responsible for Denver, Salt Lake City and Kansas City.

Fillmore Completes Conversion of Chicago Mag Mile Hotel

The former MileNorth Hotel has been converted into a 215-key, Cambria-branded asset.

Jeff Spah

Inland Securities Announces Two New VP’s

In their new roles, Jeff Spah and Ronald Cole will work with an Inland Securities internal wholesaler to build relationships with current and new financial advisors.

Robert Gifford Joins RPAI’s Board of Directors

Gifford was president & CEO of AIG Global Real Estate, as well as a principal with AEW Capital Management, where he focused on value-add acquisitions.