CHICAGO-Once "chastised by the Street, analysts and investors, that we were deal junkies," REITs that are among the heartiest of survivors share some lessons at Roosevelt University's Gerald Fogelson Forum on Real Estate.

ROSEMONT, IL-The company decides to stay put at the O'Hare International Center here, signing a long-term lease that includes the firm doing renovations on its space after exploring options in the submarket.

CHICAGO-The 25-story building at 185 N. Wabash Ave. could become part of the wave of new East Loop residential developments. City planners are ready to use eminent domain to acquire the property.

ROLLING MEADOWS, IL-Motorola's departure from 190,000 sf from the 1.16-million-sf complex was expected to give Prime Group Realty Trust's leasing team a year-long job until about 75% of it is close to being taken.

CHICAGO-Prime Group Realty Trust isn't ready to embrace any of the bids received in a second round of offers, indicating that a "malaise of buyer demand" may continue stalling the 770,191-sf office building's sale.

CHICAGO-Panelists tell GVA Worldwide's conference here say private offices are out, cubicles in, with law firms being one notable exception. Accommodations also must be made for technology, they add.

OAK BROOK, IL-Great Lakes REIT projects an occupancy rate of 85% in 2002, when nearly a quarter of its portfolio rolls over. Funds from operations will drop slightly as a result, company officials say.

CHICAGO-TrizecHahn Corp. is on track toward converting its interest in 10 S. Riverside Plaza and 120 S. Riverside Plaza from a leasehold to fee simple with the acquisition of 1.1 million sf of air rights.