CHICAGO—The industrial market in the region's western suburbs is seeing a flurry of activity so far this year. Chiquita Fresh North America, LLC, for example, the leading distributor of bananas in the US, has completed a lease at 14407 S. Gougar Rd. within Heritage Crossing in Lockport, IL.
Represented by Michael Connor of JLL, Chiquita has leased 35,039 square feet in the building. Officials from ML Realty Partners, say Chiquita is the eighth industrial tenant to occupy space in the 228-acre business park since its inception.
Dan Leahy, Mark Moran, and John Whitehead of NAI Hiffman represented ML Realty Partners in the transaction. Upon completion, Heritage Crossing, situated directly at the I-355 and 143rd St. interchange, will consist of 12 buildings varying in sizes from 60,000 square feet to 512,265 square feet.
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Brian J. Rogal
Brian J. Rogal is a Chicago-based freelance writer with years of experience as an investigative reporter and editor, most notably at The Chicago Reporter, where he concentrated on housing issues. He also has written extensively on alternative energy and the payments card industry for national trade publications.
