LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL-The sale of Lakes Mall is among several transactions in coming months.

WEST PALM BEACH, FL-Carlton says the majority of assets are located in Florida.

CHICAGO-The trust confirms its hire of law firm Sidley Austin for bankruptcy consideration. No filing yet, but such action could be the best bet for solvency.

MONTGOMERY, AL-Less than ten years ago, the city's downtown district was dead after dark. Thanks to the city's near $1-billion investment, and enthusiastic assistance from the private sector, the CBD is coming to life.