Investor Profile - IL
Gary Janko
Gary Janko is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 375 properties held through 25 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Morton Community Bank, CIBC Bank USA, and Central Bank Illinois.
Gary's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $154.3M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 101 mortgage filings and 375 properties held through 25 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2015 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60101, 60175, 60046, 60045, and 60093
Most activity in ADDISON, SAINT CHARLES, LAKE VILLA, LAKE FOREST, and LOCKPORT.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (25)
IL · 10 properties · 79 mortgages
IL · 1 property · 2 mortgages
+23 more entities not shown
Mortgages (101)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | $4.0M | Open | Central Bank Illinois | JOLIET R53 LAND LLC | 398 E MILLSDALE RD, ELWOOD, IL 60421 |
| 01/14/2026 | $22.7M | Open | Central Bank Illinois | LF CONWAY HOTEL LLC | 200 N FIELD DR, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 |
+99 more not shown
Owned Properties (375)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19W250 ARMY TRAIL BLVD, ADDISON, IL 60101 | DEANNA JOHNSON | Sold | $402k |
| 398 E MILLSDALE RD, ELWOOD, IL 60421 | JOLIET R53 LAND LLC | Owns - 3 mos | $5.3M |
+373 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, and commercial properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is Gary Janko associated with?
Gary Janko is associated with 25 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include MERITUS HOMES INC, LF CONWAY HOTEL LLC, WOODLAND DOWNERS GROVE LLC, HH OAK BROOK LLC, and ROSEMONT BALMORAL HOTEL LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 375 properties are associated with Gary Janko and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Gary Janko to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Morton Community Bank, CIBC Bank USA, and Central Bank Illinois, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2026.
How is associated activity determined?
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