CHICAGO-Neither slowing job growth or rising energy expenses are stopping the bullish Chicago area multifamily market, Marcus & Millichap says. Low interest rates and omnipresent condominium converters are among those to thank.

CHICAGO-The US securities watchdog moves from Citicorp Center at 500 W. Madison St. to the ninth floor of the building that recently underwent an $80-million gut-rehab. Securities trading firm ING Barrings also takes 5,044 sf.

CHICAGO-Cadim inc. gets a 30-day exclusivity agreement to negotiate their tender offer to buy up Prime Group Realty Trust's common stock at $14.50 per share. The buyers would include Prime Group Chairman Michael W. Reschke.

CHICAGO-Equity Office Properties Trust leases 261,803 sf of space at its Oakbrook Terrace Tower, Westbrook Corporate Center, One Lincoln Centre, Corporate 500 Centre and Tri-State International Center.

FOX RIVER GROVE, IL-Safeway's Dominick's grocery chain plans to open 90 "fuel centers" in the next 12 months, including "10 to 12" in the Chicago area, adding to 115 in operation throughout North America. But probably not here.

GURNEE, IL-Penta Development Group gets $3.15 million for its building at 905 Lakeside Dr. in the Grand Tri-State Business Park. Nearly 24,000 sf of the 63,000-sf building are available at $5.50 per sf net.

CHICAGO-Cushman & Wakefield and Tishman Speyer Properties brokers find an additional 76,000 sf in the 98%-occupied 55 E. Monroe St. for electric power industry consultant Sargent & Lundy. Not only does it top the Boeing deal, it's the largest lease signed in Downtown this year.

BRIDGEPORT, IN-The hotel and parking garage across the river from Louisville, KY is part of an entertainment and retail complex that includes the 90,000-sf Glory of Rome riverboat casino.