CHICAGO—Open offices have gotten quite popular, but at yesterday's 13th Annual Forecast Conference, some said companies might be having second thoughts.

CLEVELAND—The company will base the new suburban hotel on the Hyatt it developed in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood.

CHICAGO—The New York-based investor and developer has recently made several big investments in the city.

CHICAGO—Chicago-based Heitman paid about $651,000 per unit, and Related officials say that is the highest ever for a Chicago apartment building.

MINNEAPOLIS—Paul Hawkins will retire from UP in June and Stevens will assume a portion of his responsibilities.

GENESEO, IL—Walgreens, especially ones with long-term leases, attract investor interest even if located in tertiary markets.

CHICAGO—The corporation continues its strategy of selling off properties, but signing franchise agreements with the new owners so the brand name is preserved.

COLUMBUS—The $4.3 billion deal creates a new company called WP GLIMCHER that will make its home in Columbus, OH.