RidgePort Logistics Center™ is a 14 million square foot rail-served park situated on more than 1,500 acres and located less than 40 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. RidgePort is strategically positioned just three miles from the entrance to the BNSF Logistics Park-Chicago in Elwood, and the Union Pacific-Joliet Intermodal Terminal in Joliet. The two intermodals combined, make up one of the largest container ports in the United States.

RidgePort provides unparalleled advantages to its clients through its superior location and amenities. It starts with the unique location: the BNSF mainline runs directly along the western boundary, and Interstate 55 runs along east. The ease of access is second to none. RidgePort also lies in Wilmington, IL, making it part of the Will County inland port region, but just far enough outside the congestion and traffic of other nearby facilities. This will result in efficient operations, and convenient onsite services

Experienced in creating large-scale master-planned developments, Ridge Property Trust, a privately-held real estate investment trust (REIT), is a leading developer in the United States and Mexico. Based in Chicago, with regional offices throughout the United States and Mexico, Ridge combines immediate access to key decision makers with a highly responsive and streamlined organization to provide a competitive advantage for business that makes real estate decisions easy, quick and intensely customer-focused.

With about 32,000 route miles in 28 states and two Canadian provinces, BNSF Railway Company plays an invaluable role in facilitating the movement of goods safely and efficiently to major United States markets. BNSF provides an easy, relevant choice for all types of rail-served shippers in a wide variety of locations through its world-class processes and technology. Well positioned to handle the substantial growth in trade occurring between North America and Asia, BNSF serves all major U.S. West Coast and Gulf Coast container ports and is one of the world’s leading providers of intermodal rail transportation. As manufacturing continues to move off shore and companies continue to expedite time-to-market and reduce logistics costs, BNSF’s Economic Development team can help customers combine the economics of rail with the flexibility of truck by providing rail service to logistics parks such as RidgePort Logistics Center^®.

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) is a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate. The firm offers integrated services delivered by expert teams worldwide to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying or investing in real estate. With 2012 global revenue of more than $3.9 billion, Jones Lang LaSalle serves clients in 70 countries from 1,000 locations worldwide, including 200 corporate offices.

The firm is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of approximately 2.6 billion square feet worldwide. LaSalle Investment Management, the company's investment management business, is one of the world's largest and most diverse in real estate with more than $47 billion of assets under management.

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Strategically located only three miles from BNSF Railway’s Logistics Park Chicago and nine miles from Union Pacific-Joliet Intermodal Terminal, with two miles of frontage on the BNSF Railway Transcontinental Mainline, RidgePort Logistics Center^® clients can take advantage of local, national and international trade routes originating in the Far East via the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach where the Mainline to Chicago begins. Rapid growth in imports from overseas, coupled with increased fuel and transportation costs has led to substantial growth on the nation’s railroad infrastructure. This growth has led to an increased demand for warehouse facilities in the Chicago metropolitan area located in close proximity to intermodal ramps.

Will County is the fastest growing county in Illinois and the 10th fastest growing in the country and the development of RidgePort Logistics Center ® will only continue that progress.

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Wilmington is nestled in the middle of the beautiful Kankakee River Valley, 52 miles south of Chicago. Much of its beauty and charm is attributed to the ideal location on the Kankakee River. The Kankakee River's northwest flow makes it a rarity among Illinois Rivers. Outdoor recreation is perhaps the biggest attraction the Wilmington area has to offer. The Wilmington neighborhood offers boating and fishing, and the nearby Des Plaines Conservation Area has 4,500 huntable regions.

Wilmington is a city that takes pride in its heritage. Settled in the early 1830's, Wilmington was incorporated as a municipality in 1865. The City features historic buildings that date back to the mid 1800's and approximately 20 antique shops.

Wilmington combines all the best aspects of rural and suburban living, outstanding recreational opportunities, rich farmlands, quality public services and an active business community; all within the quiet pace of the city. Wilmington boasts being a part of the historic Route 66 Highway, the Illinois and Michigan Canal, and the Underground Railroad System.

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