Developers completed tens of millions of square feet of new product in just three years, including 25 million in the I-55 Corridor near Joliet alone.

After several years of redeveloping older, underutilized buildings, new construction has begun.

Landlords are more willing these days to fund tenant improvements, which in turn help tenants shrink their footprints.

A number of its top buildings recently changed hands, and many others are undergoing renovations.

The suburban migration downtown has slowed, but CBD activity was still high in the third quarter.

Midwest cities are especially attractive to buyers looking for mega-deals.

Vacancy has fallen, new development remains disciplined, and out-of-state investors want to buy in Chicago.

All sectors of the industrial sector, including distribution and manufacturing, are exhibiting real strength in the metro area.