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Bay Cities relocates Midwest operations to Oak Forest with 200 employees
Real Estate & HousingChicagoBiz Journals - Real Estate

Bay Cities relocates Midwest operations to Oak Forest with 200 employees

Bay Cities has relocated its Midwest operations to Oak Forest, signing a long-term lease for 233,000 square feet. This move comes after the company operated in Cicero since 2018 and supports its transition to a standalone operation.

May 13, 2026Read More
Dutch Bros Coffee enters Chicago market as part of plan to reach 2,029 shops
Real Estate & HousingChicagoBiz Journals - Real Estate

Dutch Bros Coffee enters Chicago market as part of plan to reach 2,029 shops

Dutch Bros Coffee is entering the Chicago market with its first location in Melrose Park, planning to hire 40 employees for the opening. The company aims to expand further with two additional suburban locations set to open later this summer.

May 13, 2026Read More
Country clubs are looking beyond dues for revenue. The dollars are adding up.
Real Estate & HousingChicagoBiz Journals - Real Estate

Country clubs are looking beyond dues for revenue. The dollars are adding up.

Country clubs are diversifying their revenue streams beyond traditional membership dues and initiation fees. Operators are exploring investments and other financial strategies to enhance profitability. This shift reflects a broader trend in the real estate sector as clubs adapt to changing economic conditions.

May 13, 2026Read More
The Cube picks Magnificent Mile for first US site
Real Estate & HousingChicagoBiz Journals - Real Estate

The Cube picks Magnificent Mile for first US site

The Cube, a concept from England, has chosen the Magnificent Mile for its first location in the United States. The site will occupy a former department store and will include 21 glass cubes and three bars.

May 12, 2026Read More
Former WNBA player Devereaux Peters shooting to redevelop shuttered Englewood school
Real Estate & HousingChicagoBiz Journals - Real Estate

Former WNBA player Devereaux Peters shooting to redevelop shuttered Englewood school

Former WNBA player Devereaux Peters is planning to redevelop a shuttered school in Englewood. She stated that her understanding of commercial real estate developed after her retirement from professional basketball.

May 12, 2026Read More
The National Observer: Competition heats up for high-profile real estate
Real Estate & HousingChicagoBiz Journals - Real Estate

The National Observer: Competition heats up for high-profile real estate

Competition is intensifying for high-profile real estate as significant economic-development projects seek available space. However, the supply of suitable sites is diminishing, creating challenges for these large-scale initiatives.

May 12, 2026Read More