Chicago

CHICAGO- Columbus, OH-based Pizzuti Cos. vice president of sales and leasing Bill Baumgardner says "The activity is very strong with the big-box users -- 500,000-sf or more...the quality of the companies looking has been very good.

CHICAGO-Mayor Richard M. Daley wants the Millennial Housing Commission, appointed by Congress, to push for a 40% jump in the federal Home Investment Partnerships Program so city's such as his can build new rental housing.

CHICAGO-Tenants of 188 W. Randolph St. say the closing was "overkill," but city officials say their mandated precautions may save a life while they try to find a solution to falling terra cotta from the 46-story building.

CHICAGO-The international real estate services firm says the market's diversity in employers make it better prepared than others to get through the current economic slump. Some "new frontiers" may even see more growth, it says.

EVANSTON, IL-A smaller version of the retailer's State Street store has become 54 condos. The Evanston Galleria preserves details of the art deco building, including floor directors and trademark Marshall Field's clock.

NAPERVILLE, IL -A large new warehouse, with a small office component, is on the market in DuPage County, west of Chicago.

ROMEOVILLE, IL-The state-of-the-art industrial facility is now 60% pre-leased before its scheduled opening in early 2001. Features include its immediate access to I-55.

CHICAGO-1031properties.com has signed alliances with PropertyRover, StreamingVoices.com, Ameriquotes.com and Tax Deferred Services. It has also launched two new services, the Multimedia Center and the 1031 Intermediary finder service.