Chicago
May 20, 2026
John Novak strengthens grip along Chicago River with two more purchases
Contractor now controls four properties around the beleaguered former Lincoln Yards development site
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Chicago
Dec 11, 2025
John Novak strikes deal to buy southern portion of Lincoln Yards
Contractor who has dabbled in development takes big step up with acquisition of troubled site along Chicago River from JP Morgan and Sterling Bay
Chicago
Nov 16, 2023
Shanna Khan kicks off first major Chicago office project in over a year
Development team including billionaire’s daughter, Fulton Street Cos. and JDL landed more than $230M in financing in tough market for 919 West Fulton