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Chicago Q2 2025 Life Sciences Market Report

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Market Highlights

  • Vacancy has climbed to 39.7%, a 560-basis-point (bp) increase from 34.1% in the same quarter last year, marking one of the highest vacancy rates in the nation.
  • Three companies recently signed leases at Fulton Labs, a 423,454-square-foot (sf) life sciences development at 400 North Aberdeen Street in the Fulton Market submarket.
  • NIH funding has continued to grow despite anticipated reductions, with 2025 year-to-date totals already reaching $510.9 million, or 91.3% of 2024’s total funding.

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