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Building momentum? Big-box industrial market picked up steam in second half of 2025

The North American big box industrial market gained meaningful momentum in the second half of 2025, according to the 2026 Big Box Outlook report released last week by Colliers.

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The cranes are back? Nearly 15 million square feet of industrial construction underway in Chicago market during first quarter

Nearly 15 million square feet of industrial space was under construction in the first quarter of 2026 in the Chicago market, according to the latest research from NAI Hiffman.

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.

Cawley Commercial Real Estate reps Missner Group in acquisition of industrial facility in Aurora

Cawley Commercial Real Estate announced the acquisition and leasing assignment of a 58,236-square-foot multi-tenant industrial facility at 657 Wolverine Drive in Aurora, Illinois.

Venture One Real Estate acquires 122,601-square-foot industrial building in Waukegan

Venture One Real Estate through its acquisition fund, VK Industrial VII, LP closed on the acquisition of a 122,601-square-foot multi-tenant industrial building at 3210 Oak Grove Ave. in Waukegan, Illinois.

The Missner Group acquires 58,236-square-foot industrial property in Aurora

The Missner Group acquired 657 Wolverine Drive, a 58,236-square-foot multi-tenant industrial property in Aurora, Illinois.

Rosemont’s Peak Construction Corporation promotes six

Rosemont, Illinois-based Peak Construction Corporation promoted six employees across the East Coast and in the Midwest Regions.

Entre Commercial Realty closes sale of outdoor storage property in Schaumburg

Entre Commercial Realty completed the sale of 731 Morse Ave. in Schaumburg, Illinois, an outdoor storage property.

Brown Commercial Group closes 28,500-square-foot industrial lease in Batavia

Brown Commercial Group negotiated a 28,500-square-foot industrial lease in Chicago’s western suburbs for Beyoglu USA, a food manufacturing and distribution company based in Turkey.

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