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.

CHICAGO-Destined for a business park north of Midway Airport earlier this year, a 200,000-sf training center for American Trans Air pilots and crew is headed for 7101 S. Cicero Ave., its first choice of sites.

CHICAGO-Prime Group Realty Trust chairman Michael W. Reschke's ownership group alleges the Canadian suitor negotiated in bad faith, forced a foreclosure, then teamed with Vornado Realty Trust in an attempt to "steal" the REIT.

CHICAGO-Managing principals Steve Stratton and Rob Schmidt along with Mike Sessa earn Chicago Chapter of NAIOP's "Downtown Transaction of the Year" for the 480,000-sf, two-building lease restructuring.

NILES, IL-Board members of the largest industrial property owner in the market decide to write off much of its $63.5-million investment in the former headquarters of bankrupt HALO Industries Inc.

CHICAGO-Involved in the design and construction of the 756,000-sf Harold Washington Library Center more than 10 years ago, U.S. Equities returns as property manager of the largest public library in the world.

CHICAGO-Sales of class B and "four-plus-one" multifamily rental buildings in East Rogers Park and Lakeview average $70,620 per unit. The $9.6 million paid for 525 W. Oakdale St. represents one of the highest per-unit prices paid for a "four-plus-one.

CHICAGO-Industrial revenue bonds help family-owned Primrose Candy Co. expand operations expand its operations on the Northwest Side. Primrose saves $20 million over 20 years when alderman give their expected approval.