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October 12, 2026
JLL Recruited Six Brokers From Rival CBREA prominent brokerage team joined JLL to lead life sciences and tech expansion efforts in Chicago.
October 12, 2026
Chicago Mixed-Use Building Sold for $3.2 MillionThe 4,650-square-foot Wicker Park property includes two apartments and a long-standing retail anchor.
October 12, 2026
WP Carey Purchased South Loop School for $70.6 MillionThe British International School will continue to occupy its South Loop campus under a long-term lease agreement.
October 10, 2026
Merchants Bank Filed Foreclosure on Chicago ApartmentsThe $6.4 million lawsuit follows missed mortgage payments and a city-ordered evacuation of a South Shore building.
October 9, 2026
Toteme Leased Retail Space on Oak StreetThe luxury brand will open a new shop on Chicago's Gold Coast, replacing the departing Christofle at 40 East Oak.
October 7, 2026
Shore Capital Partners Purchased The Maxwell For $15MThe $15 million acquisition of the 240,000-square-foot retail hub marks a key step in regional development planning.
October 7, 2026
Edwards Realty Purchased Block 37 MallNew ownership of the Chicago landmark aims to modernize the property and attract new tenants to the downtown district.
October 7, 2026
Investor Acquired 23 Acres Along Chicago RiverDeveloper John Novak has purchased several key land parcels near the Lincoln Yards area.
October 6, 2026
Real Estate Firm Serhant Launched Illinois OfficesThe brokerage opened two new locations in Chicago and the North Shore, recruiting 40 agents to its initial team.
October 6, 2026
Amazon Purchased Chicago Warehouse for $195 MillionThe massive new logistics facility will serve as a hub for faster package delivery across the city.
