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Bisnow ChicagoOct 7, 2026
Chicago Office Deals Feature More Scrutiny, Added Tenant ProtectionsBisnow ChicagoOct 7, 2026
Local Investor Pays $30M For Block 37 In Heart Of Downtown ChicagoThe acquisition of a 278K SF vertical mall signals potential repositioning and renovation, which often includes new retail and office casework.
Fredericksburg.comOct 7, 2026
Drew Middle School groundbreaking draws district communityBisnow ChicagoOct 6, 2026
Major Movie Studio Campus Breaks Ground: The Chicago Deal SheetA new movie studio campus with soundstages and offices will require significant custom millwork for production and office spaces.
Chicago YIMBYOct 6, 2026
Drive-Thru Canopy Demolished, Site Prep Underway, For Residential Tower At 605 Davis Street In EvanstonSite prep for a 29-story residential tower in Evanston indicates an upcoming high-rise project that will likely include custom millwork for lobbies and common areas.
The Center SquareOct 5, 2026
Illinois news in brief: $192 million MidAmerica Metrolink extension nears completion; Groundbreaking held for Metro East film studiosThe $192M Metrolink extension and film studio groundbreaking indicate major infrastructure and commercial development in the region.
Chicago TribuneOct 5, 2026
Construction kicks off on cancer center at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridgestarvedrock.mediaOct 5, 2026
Groundbreaking Date Announced For New Medical Office Building In Ottawanwitimes.comSep 26, 2026
Lake Central school board plans makeup days; East Chicago discusses ongoing school closureSchool closure discussions may impact future educational facility projects, a key sector for millwork shops.
Chicago TribuneSep 21, 2026
Groundbreaking for field house is latest expansion at St. Laurence High School in Burbank