ROMEOVILLE, IL-One of the country's largest specialty packaging companies has a vast distribution space built in the southwest suburbs of Chicago.

CHICAGO - The division of Leggett & Platt that makes bedding components has expanded its facility on Chicago's South Side.

BOLINGBROOK, IL-A maker of electrical equipment has acquired a spec development by McShane Corp. to set up a new fiber-optic plant.

BATAVIA, IL - Home and garden manufacturer and distributor expands its current headquarters bringing the firm's total square footage to over 1.3 million sf.

CHICAGO-A Jones Lang LaSalle subsidiary has formed a new disivion devoted exclusively to investment in medical office properties, calling the underlying fundamentals of that sector sound.

CHICAGO-In a swift move, the Illinois legislature approves a massive renovation of Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears, reportedly at "no cost" to the State of Illinois.

CHICAGO-One of the world's largest youth hostels has opened in the South Loop of Chicago, providing international travelers with inexpensive digs. Both public and private funding contributed to its construction.

ELGIN, IL - Developer PanCor leaves a 15-acre ravine undeveloped in the 40-acre site of the Randall Point Executive Center, which it is developing in far west suburban Elgin.