CHICAGO-Two years after Park Ridge, IL-based BJB Partners bought the 47,000-sf former Berghoff brewery for $1.35 million, it sells the property to a condominium developer for $4.5 million.

CHICAGO-The plan commission chairman hopes more multifamily developers will voluntarily set aside units at affordable prices under the Chicago Partnership for Affordable Neighborhoods plan pushed earlier this year by Mayor Richard M. Daley.

CHICAGO-A mid-rise apartment complex at 711 and 739 W. Belmont Ave., which includes 127 multifamily rental units and five commercial spaces, goes on the market following the recent closing of 108-unit 525 W. Oakdale St. for $9.6 million.

CHICAGO-A $13.8-million multifamily facility for senior citizens who need assistance with daily living activities uses financing that combines low-income housing tax credits with a state Medicaid pilot program.

CHICAGO-General Growth Properties, Inc.'s "a multi-billion dollar portfolio" acquisition appears to be Urban Retail parent Rodamco North America, which reportedly is being eyed by Simon Property Group and Rouse Co. as well.

CHICAGO-The John Buck Co. is ready to proceed with its uniquely-designed 840,000-sf office tower at the southeast corner of Wacker Drive and Monroe Street -- as soon as major tenants are found for the building.

BARRINGTON, IL-Another three months may not seem like much of a delay after two decades of debate. More time may result in a more amicable deal for one major "Golden Triangle" parcel rather than unpleasant eminent domain proceedings.

WOODRIDGE, IL-Ground is broken on the first phase of the 19-acre Maple Point Business Park/ Woodridge while a Birmingham, AL-based manufacturer leases 44,122 sf of industrial space in Internationale Centre.