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Illinois trying to stave off OfficeMax move to Cleveland

August 22, 2021 at 2:17 p.m.

The Illinois economic development agency is in talks with Itasca-based OfficeMax Inc. about financial incentives that could stave off a headquarters move to the Cleveland area. A spokesman for the...

Developer stands tall in defense of work

March 30, 2019 at 5:10 a.m.

Christopher Carley is an unlikely candidate to develop North America's tallest building. He has a recent track record of projects that--despite their quality--have struggled to reach the financial finish line....

Tallest tower to twist rivals

March 29, 2019 at 1:32 a.m.

It would twist into the sky over Chicago's lakefront like an oversized birthday candle, surpassing Sears Tower and the planned Freedom Tower in New York as the nation's tallest building....

Developer stands tall in defense of work

August 22, 2021 at 4:37 p.m.

Christopher Carley is an unlikely candidate to develop North America's tallest building. He has a recent track record of projects that--despite their quality--have struggled to reach the financial finish line....

Mittal Steel homes in on 3 downtown towers

August 22, 2021 at 10:38 a.m.

Mittal Steel Co. NV has narrowed its search for a new North American headquarters to three buildings in downtown Chicago. The Netherlands-based steel firm, advised by real estate firm CB...

Gehry venture to buy Inland Steel building

August 22, 2021 at 1:39 p.m.

A joint venture that includes prominent architect Frank Gehry has signed a contract to acquire the landmark Inland Steel building. The venture also includes investor Alfred D'Ancona, president of the...

Mansur, Reschke to sell tower at profit after REIT settlement

August 22, 2021 at 6:15 p.m.

New York real estate investor David Werner has a contract to buy a Central Loop tower, designed by Daniel Burnham's firm, from a joint venture of Chicago investor E. Barry...

Fifth Third Bank homes in on S. Riverside Plaza office

August 22, 2021 at 10:28 a.m.

Fifth Third Bank, which has been looking to establish an expanded, high-profile downtown office, is in lease negotiations at 222 S. Riverside Plaza, the 35-story West Loop tower. The Cincinnati-based...

Pritzkers seek Hyatt Center loan that would value building at top

August 22, 2021 at 2:31 p.m.

The real estate arm of the billionaire Pritzker family is talking to large commercial mortgage lenders about obtaining a $400 million loan on Hyatt Center, making the new 47-story tower...

Future in question
Built in the 1920s, the Wrigley Building has been called the jewel of the Magnificent Mile. It was designed to house the Wrigley company's headquarters.

Will Wrigley Building turn high-end condo?

August 21, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

Chicago business icon Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., whose renowned namesake building is an architectural gem, is studying its long-term real estate needs, including a move from its historic headquarters building,...

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