5 New Water Street restaurants excite Naperville leaders

Look out, Chicago — Naperville is about to become more of a dining destination, city council members say. The council reveled Tuesday at the quality of five restaurants seeking liquor licenses as part of the Water Street hospitality district under construction just south of the DuPage River. Daily Herald // Marie Wilson // View the…

Sherwin-Williams coming to Huntley Crossing I

Huntley, IL (August 17, 2016) – Metro Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce the addition of Sherwin-Williams to Huntley Crossing I located on the Southeast corner of Route 47 at Powers Road in Huntley, Illinois. Gary Greenfield and Nathan Tonnies, of Metro Commercial Real Estate, represented the seller in the 0.71 Acre transaction. Sherwin-Williams…

How TJX’s Success Continues to Defy Traditional Brick-and-Mortar Retail

In this difficult retail environment, TJX Cos. keeps passing competitors while marching to its own beat. The parent of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods has thrived by buying much of its merchandise—including current season, name-brand products—through closeouts and selling it at discounted prices. The Wall Street Journal // Steven Russolillo // View The Full Article

Wine bar with ‘pour stations’ planned for Water Street District

A new wine bar featuring dozens of varietals and a self-service “pour station” is slated to open in February in the under-construction Water Street District in downtown Naperville. SixtyFour – A Wine Bar also will feature a selection of more than 1,000 different wines to buy. Chicago Tribune: Naperville Sun // Genevieve Bookwalter // View the…

This Week’s Chicago Deal Sheet

Seneca Real Estate’s Joe Padorr repped ownership and Metro Commercial Real Estate’s Nathan Tonnies repped Orangetheory Fitness in its 4,000 SF lease at 2209 North Halsted St in Lincoln Park. BISNOW // Chuck Sudo // View the Full Article

Nathan Tonnies brings Supercuts to Levee District in East Peoria, IL

East Peoria, IL (August 09, 2016) – Metro Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce the addition of Supercuts to the Levee District at East Peoria Downtown. Nathan Tonnies, Principal of Metro Commercial Real Estate, represented Supercuts in the leasing of a 1,100 square foot space with landlord, Cullinan Properties LTD. Supercuts will be joining…