Chicago-area investor begins gutting asbestos-laden factory after tiff with city
The Department of Environmental Quality received complaints that Bill Hults was forcing employees to work around hazardous materials.
Busted! Chicago-area investor forced to stop scavenging vacant building in Detroit
“We have to set the tone that this is absolutely unacceptable, and we are going to use our resources to go after scrapping,” mayoral spokeswoman Alexis Wiley said.
City does nothing as dangerous scrapping operation continues on Detroit’s east side
The unstable ceiling of the building is propped up with chemical containers.
Investor who wanted Packard Plant scraps buildings, late on taxes
When one of our photographers approached the scrappers to inquire about the illegal operation, they tried to run him over with a truck.
Packard Plant bid canceled after Chicago-area investor can’t pay up
Next up to buy the Packard Plant is the third bidder – Peru-based developer Fernando Palazuelo.
Bidder must pay $1.8 million today to buy Packard Plant
Bill Hults already paid $200,000 in nonrefundable deposits for the 40-acre ruins.
Peruvian next up to buy Packard Plant after missed deadline
But will the Wayne County treasurer enforce the deadline and invalidate the bid of Chicago-area investor Bill Hults?
Look at what potential Packard owner also bought in Detroit
Chicago-area developer Bill Hults has his eye on Detroit’s east side.
Packard Plant burns; developer misses deadline to buy ruins
It was back to usual at the abandoned, sprawling Packard Plant on Detroit’s east side.
Chicago investor closer to buying vacant Packard Plant
The plan calls for turning the abandoned plant into a sprawling hub for housing, office space and entertainment.