NEW YORK CITY-The National Association of Realtors has already demonstrated most consumers believe the federal government should not allow banks to own real estate brokerages. Brokers contend it is the customers who will suffer.

SOUTHEAST KANSAS CITY, MO-As many as 40 trains a day block the entrance to an industrial off 75th Terrace, sometimes for as much as an hour at a time. The issue to be addressed at March 28 conference.

PHOENIX-Declining demand for semi-conductor chips has forced Intel to reduce its worldwide staff by 10%, but a multi-billion dollar fabrication plant now under construction in Chandler will be completed by year-end.

VERNON HILLS, IL-One of three suburban office deals closed recently by Des Plaines, IL-based Arthur J. Rogers & Co. includes the accounting firm of Cole, Martin & Co. Ltd. taking office space in this far north suburb.