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Artist + property owner partnerships demonstrate community investment—and ROI
Hot take: Art and artists have never been more relevant to successful real estate development. Now more than ever, authentic experiences are essential in attracting tenants, and that makes partnering with artists a newly powerful tool in commercial and multifamily marketing.



Retail renaissance? Chicago’s path forward in 2024 and beyond
Chicago's retail sector stands at a crossroads, navigating unprecedented challenges while harnessing newfound opportunities for growth. By embracing innovation, fostering collaboration and leveraging data-driven insights, investors and developers can chart a course toward a resilient and vibrant retail ecosystem, poised to thrive in the post-pandemic era.



Crystal Lake is the clear leader for real estate business development
The City of Crystal Lake continues to grow, leading to strong retail, office and industrial real estate markets with outstanding, ongoing opportunities for growth.


Lee & Associates brokers 106,120-square-foot industrial lease renewal in Elgin
Lee & Associates negotiated a 106,120-square-foot lease renewal and expansion at 300 Airport Road in Elgin, Illinois.

Chicago’s Stotan Industrial names chief administrative officer
Chicago-based Stotan Industrial hired Linda Pace as its chief administrative officer.

Marquette Companies forms strategic alliance with Deerfield’s Orion Residential Advisors
Marquette Companies, a multifamily development, investment and management company, has formed a strategic alliance with Deerfield, Illinois-based Orion Residential Advisors, an integrated multifamily investment and operating firm active in multiple markets nationwide.

Skender starts construction on 75,000-square-foot outpatient center for Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Skender, as general contractor, broke ground today on a new 75,000-square-foot outpatient center for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Cresa names new principals with Chicago project management group
Cresa has added Jacqueline Loftis and Amanda Simon as principals with its Project Management Group in Chicago.

Chicago’s OKW Architects names president
Cole Gagnon has been promoted to president of Chicago-based OKW Architects.

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