Marquette paid about $43.7M for Forest Pointe in Lake Bluff and plans unit overhauls plus new outdoor amenities at the garden‑style complex.

Chicago nonprofit lender IFF plans to scale up loans and property investments in Detroit to build a regional hub for community capital. The move could unlock financing for housing, early‑childhood centers and nonprofit facilities.

Churchwick Partners plans to convert the Sonesta ES Suites at 201 E. Walton Place into rental apartments; a community meeting is set for April 21.

After decades of delay, CHA and the city cleared Phase 1C at Lathrop Homes — unlocking funding for 309 new and renovated units and a Summer 2026 start.

An interior demolition permit for 111 W. Monroe clears the way for a Prime/Capri conversion into 345 apartments, a 226‑room hotel and a restored Monroe Club rooftop.

Greystar's One Six Six at 166 N. Aberdeen is being shopped and could top $100M, a potential benchmark for Fulton Market apartment trades.

San Francisco fintech Ripple plans a major River North office at 300 N LaSalle, a sign of renewed tech interest in downtown Chicago.

Nike is reportedly in talks to shrink its Magnificent Mile flagship to a two-level corner at 540 N. Michigan as Levi’s signs nearby.

A family office tied to the Fakhouri name consolidated parcels at 219–233 W. Ontario St., creating a rare development footprint in River North.

Brixmor sued Tinley Park after a moratorium stalled leasing of a 38,000‑sq‑ft grocery anchor at Tinley Park Plaza. The developer says the pause violates a TIF agreement; the village calls the suit meritless.

Allstate has petitioned to re‑annex its 67‑acre former headquarters into South Barrington, opening the door to a proposed light‑industrial redevelopment by Opus.

Golub & Co. bought Affinius’ stake in Century Tower at 182 W. Lake, consolidating control of the 293‑unit Loop building in a deal valued at about $64M.

Over the Rainbow Association opened a 37‑unit Lakeview building in October 2025, but long waitlists show Chicago still needs many more wheelchair‑friendly affordable apartments.