Ferrara Candy may move headquarters to Chicago’s Old Post Office
Ferrara Candy, maker of Lemonheads, Nerds and other treats, reportedly intends to move its headquarters from Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois to the Old Post Office in…
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AIA Chicago recognizes architectural excellence at Designight
The Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Chicago) honored exceptional architectural projects at Designight 2018, the organization's 63rd annual Design Excellence Awards…
CREW Chicago hosts event looking at redevelopment of large properties
On Wednesday, October 10th, CREW Chicago hosted a luncheon on “Mega Redevelopments—Breathing New Life Into Old Icons" at the East Bank Club. Speakers included Michael…
Skender completes new 225,000-SF headquarters for HERE Technologies
Skender recently completed interior construction of the 225,000-square-foot office space for HERE Technologies at 425 West Randolph Street. The mapping and location intelligence company recently…
Luigi Franceschina returns to Gensler Chicago as design manager
Luigi Franceschina has returned to Gensler Chicago as a design manager. The 25-year industry veteran will lead teams and deliver experiential ideas for local and…
Eight Chicago-area projects receive prestigious American Architecture Awards
Considered the nation's highest public award for new architecture, the 2018 American Architecture Awards are presented to over 100 exceptional buildings selected from a shortlist…
Walgreens to take on 200k SF in the Old Post Office building
The holding company for Walgreens, the second-largest drugstore in the nation, will take on more than 200,000 square feet inside Chicago's long-vacant old main post…
McDonald’s HQ officially opens in Chicago’s Fulton Market
McDonald's Corp. executives and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel officially opened the fast food chain's new corporate headquarters in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood. The move marks…
The central business district, decentralized
It wasn't that long ago that Chicago's central business district was confined to the Loop. Over the years, office space has crept outward, spilling over…
Old Main Post Office development lands $500 million construction loan
New York-based investment firm 601W has just acquired $500 million in financing to further the redevelopment of the Old Main Post Office. The 2.8 million-square-foot…