NAPERVILLE, IL-Leasing activity has continued to secure retail and office tenants for the mixed-use development, which will have more than one million sf.

WEST DUNDEE, IL-The company will soon begun construction on a 150,000-sf industrial building, which will join others in the 120-acre Oakview development.

NORTHBROOK, IL-The office products company unloaded its property at 1135 Skokie Blvd. to global chemical manufacturer, Stepan Chemical Co., for $6.5 million.

CHICAGO-The economy has hit Chicago's market, with leasing activity steadily decreasing, construction deliveries tapering off, and absorption negative.

BUFFALO GROVE, IL-Morgan/Harbour is working on a build-out for a new regional administration office in a new lease for the shipping company.

CHICAGO-The corporation has begun construction on a six-story complex which will offer affordable housing in 85 apartment units. Another is planned for Blue Island, IL.

CHICAGO-The 92%-occupied property of studios and one- and two-bedrooms at 6954 N. Sheridan was sold by a private owner.

CHICAGO-Despite an economic downturn, occupancy rates increased in the third quarter. Expect a sharp downturn next year, as more than three million sf comes online.