The opening of the new West Loop towers has given the big firms opportunities to change.

Smaller buildings can be especially attractive, as developers have concentrated on building larger distribution centers.

Its sale of two lifestyle centers were the fifth and sixth of Forest City's previously announced 10-mall portfolio transaction with QIC.

Rising rents have finally sparked new development in the suburbs.

Leasing in the CBD remains strong, and developers have kicked off a number of new projects

Cap rates for net lease office remained unchanged, while other sectors saw slight increases.

Chicago made it into the top 10 in a forward-looking ranking of 30 major industrial markets.

Much of the growth is due to e-commerce, which now accounts for 10% of non-auto retail sales.