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What’s driving Lake County industrial?

Reading Time: 2 minutesFeb. 26, 2026 — The Lake County industrial market is experiencing solid growth and strong demand. Here’s a breakdown of the key trends driving activity in this Chicago submarket: Strong tenant demand.  Lake…

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Lake County industrial activity: Steady demand fuels growth

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFeb. 24, 2026 — Lake County industrial activity is showing positive signs of growth, with steady demand supported by positive tenant absorption and low vacancy rates. Ongoing uncertainty over tariffs and their…

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What’s ahead for Northwest Cook industrial?

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFeb. 9, 2026 — The Northwest Cook industrial market continues to attract solid industrial activity, as logistics firms and data center operators expand their presence. The industrial activity is particularly apparent…

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Speculative industrial construction fueling growth

Reading Time: < 1 minuteJan. 15, 2026 — Chicago’s industrial supply continues to grow, with speculative industrial construction capturing a notable part of the market. A review of Q4 2025 research shows there are 43…

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Chicago industrial: Strong and Steady for 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minuteJan. 8, 2026 – Strong and steady is the forecast for Chicago industrial leasing in 2026 as the market stabilizes and new construction slows. A review of market research shows that…

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O’Hare industrial construction outlook

Reading Time: 2 minutesDecember 29, 2025 — What’s ahead for industrial construction in the O’Hare submarket? Manufacturing, e-commerce and logistics space remains important to this key Chicago submarket, but recent construction has shifted to data…

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Top factors impacting industrial leasing

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDecember 16, 2025 — The industrial leasing out look is currently shaped by shifting tenant needs and new supply being added in the market. These dynamics are adding opportunities as well as…

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Economic uncertainty shapes industrial business decisions

Reading Time: 2 minutesDecember 3, 2025 — As the industrial sector moves into 2026, some Chicago businesses are shifting their leasing strategies due to economic uncertainty and the impact of tariff and other trade policies.…

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Bisnow News: Brown secures 29K SF industrial transaction

Reading Time: < 1 minuteNovember 20, 2025 — Brown Commercial’s nearly 29,000-square-foot industrial transaction in St. Charles, Illinois made the list of noteworthy industrial transactions in the Chicago area. As noted in the Bisnow Chicago Deal…

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