Over the past three decades, the Chicago suburbs have seen a trend emerging in the medical real estate industry; the push towards a "hub and spoke" model. In this concept, hospitals are the central hub, and outpatient and surgery centers, as well as preventative care offices, are the spokes to the system
•This month the SBA opened the application portal for an increase in the COVID EIDL. Previously capped at $500,000, now businesses can apply for up to $2M in funding. The loans have a 30 year amortization with a 24 month deferment option and can be used to pay, or even prepay, commercial debt.
Illinois is now accepting applications for the $250 million Back to Business grant. Businesses that have suffered economic hardship due to COVID-19 can now apply for a grant ranging from $5,000 to $150,000.
The former Maywood Park Racetrack has been repurposed as the Chariot Logistics Center with the name paying tribute to the racetrack where races were held until 2015. Approximately 42,000 tons of concrete were reclaimed from the site.