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Village consents to Cook County Class 6b tax incentives for two local properties
Summary
Trustees approved Cook County Class 6b real estate tax assessment classifications for properties at 100 Shepherd Avenue (Sendru / Send You America) and 1475 Wheeling Road (Apex Window/Aurora Door & Window) to support business expansion and building rehabilitation.
The village board approved two Cook County Class 6b real-estate tax assessment classification requests Thursday intended to support local business expansions and building rehabilitation.
The board consented to a Class 6b classification for the property at 100 Shepherd Avenue, an acquisition by Send You America (Sendru), which will expand operations while retaining an existing facility at 1200 South Wolf Road. Petitioners told trustees they plan roughly $700,000–$750,000 of building improvements to HVAC, alarm, electrical, plumbing and warehouse repairs, with construction expected to start as soon as November and a projected 2–3 month build period.
Trustees also approved a Class 6b application for 1475 Wheeling Road for Apex Window, which is launching a new manufacturing line branded Aurora Door & Window and will rehabilitate and occupy a building that has been vacant for several years. Counsel for the applicant said the company plans a showroom to demonstrate product functionality to contractors and installers; most sales will be completed through contractors who install the products. The petitioner said they expect to complete rehabilitation by the end of Q4 2025.
Both Class 6b consents passed by roll-call vote; trustees welcomed the investments and said they were pleased to see long-vacant space return to productive use.
Why it matters: Class 6b classifications are property-tax assessment tools in Cook County intended to encourage rehabilitation and productive reuse of commercial properties. The actions aim to support local job retention and new manufacturing capacity in Wheeling.
Next steps: Petitioners will proceed with building permits and construction; the village will monitor compliance with the investments described in the applications.
Speakers quoted or recorded for these items include village staff presenting the requests and company representatives Zach Capitz and James Park (Sendru) and Robert Lazar (attorney for Apex Window) with Nina (company representative).
