OAK BROOK, IL-A majority of the REIT's shareholders approve the $3.4-billion deal with joint venture partners California Public Employees' Retirement System and LaSalle Investment Management. The deal is scheduled to close today.

OAK BROOK, IL-A majority of the REIT's shareholders approve the $3.4-billion deal with joint venture partners California Public Employees' Retirement System and LaSalle Investment Management. The deal is scheduled to close today.

CHICAGO-With CenterPoint Properties Trust being acquired for $3.4 billion, First Industrial Realty Trust officials are being asked about the possibility of their REIT going private.

MELROSE PARK, IL-The storage products maker increases its space at 1600 N. 25th Ave. by 83,435 sf. That brings occupancy to 100% at the seven-year-old, 458,620-sf crane facility.

CHICAGO-The $733-million acquisition of Lexford Residential Trust in 1999 "has been a terrific investment for the company," says Equity Residential president and chief executive officer David J. Neithercut. Now, he says, is a "terrific" time to sell it.

CHICAGO-The $733-million acquisition of Lexford Residential Trust in 1999 "has been a terrific investment for the company," says Equity Residential president and chief executive officer David J. Neithercut. Now, he says, is a "terrific" time to sell it.

CHICAGO-Four developers are in line to get $79 million in housing revenue bonds for projects targeted to low-income senior citizens and families with special needs on the South and West Sides.

CHICAGO-Four developers are in line to get $79 million in housing revenue bonds for projects targeted to low-income senior citizens and families with special needs on the South and West Sides.