State Budget Problems Worry CRE Leaders

Mary Ellen Podmolik, associate managing editor of the Chicago Tribune, interviewed Curt Bailey, president of Related Midwest, at Marcus & Millichap’s Multifamily Forum yesterday.

CHICAGO—Discussions about the Chicago region’s economic conditions and prospects frequently touch on Illinois’ legendary political battles. Marcus & Millichap’s forum on the multifamily industry, held yesterday at the Mid-America Club in the Aon Center, was a perfect example.

Mary Ellen Podmolik, associate managing editor of the Chicago Tribune, interviewed Curt Bailey, president of Related Midwest, for the morning’s keynote presentation. And when she asked what could be done to improve conditions in the region, the response was quick and succinct.