JOLIET, IL-Clarius Partners is developing four buildings totaling 2.4 million square feet close to the interchange at Interstate 80 and 55.

CHICAGO-The New York City-based firm has brought on David Wolf from his local firm to oversee the sales efforts of condos in Chicago, including 500 units in the South Loop.

LEAWOOD, KS-Almanac Realty Investors is providing the equity to buy core class A and B apartment properties in the Midwest and Southwest.

WARSAW-New York City-based Silverstein has partnered with locally based Kulczyk to buy and upgrade two retail and office buildings here as part of a $666 million Poland development JV.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL-The Los Angeles-based office owner purchased the seven story building in 2006 for $24 million.

MINNEAPOLIS-The local market is drawing investors tired of battling for small yields in the core cities, with absorption topping 1.7 million square feet in the first half.

PARIS-A consortium led by BNP provided the mortgage bond private placement, secured by a first-ranking mortgage on the building.

ST. LOUIS-The joint venture owners Clayco and McEagle are eager to stir things up at the $500 million park, during a period of office vacancy for the area at more than 17%.