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title: Illinois SURS Commits $54M to Real Estate
description: Illinois SURS Commits $54M to Real Estate
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# [Illinois SURS Commits $54M to Real Estate](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/illinois-surs-commits-54m-to-real-estate)

 Written by [Helen Bascom, Marketing Associate](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/author/helen-bascom-marketing-associate) | April 02, 2024

The State University Retirement System of Illinois approved a commitment of €50 million to real estate, according to a recent press release. 

€50 million (approximately $54 million) was invested in Blackstone Real Estate Partners Europe VII. 

This represents a continued relationship for the fund, previously investing in Blackstone Real Estate Partners Europe Fund VI. Blackstone currently manages $300 million of Illinois SURS assets within their real assets and private equity portfolios. 

As of June 30, 2023, the $23.3 billion pension fund allocates $2.6 billion, roughly 11.2%, to real assets. 

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