Coworking Giant Invades Illinois With 12 New Offices, Chicago Leads The Charge
IWG says it will add 12 new coworking locations across Illinois after a year of record openings, pushing beyond Chicago into central cities including Peoria. The move follows heavy recent network growth by the firm.
Gold Coast ‘Phantom’ Finally Fills Up With $5 Million Condos
The Gold Coast’s long‑vacant “Phantom Building” at 1447 N. Dearborn is being converted into eight full‑floor luxury condos, with prices running roughly $2.5M–$4.9M. Sales are underway and buyers can pick finishes on large three‑ and four‑bedroom homes.
Cedar Ridge Land Rush: Pleasant Prairie Subdivision Closes In On Final 42 Lots
Pleasant Prairie’s 78‑lot Cedar Ridge is headed into a final review; the second phase would add 42 lots and a new 47th Avenue connection. Early sales have pushed the project close to buildout.
Villa Park’s Garden Station Mega Project Inches Toward Final Green Light
A 348-unit, Passive House–inspired complex called Garden Station won zoning reapprovals and is set for a July 13 vote by Villa Park trustees. The developer says lender issues were resolved and the project aims for net-zero performance.












