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                                  SCHEDULE 13G

                                 (RULE 13d-102)

 Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b), (c)
          and (d) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to Rule 13d-2.



                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, DC 20549

                                  SCHEDULE 13G

                    Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                               (Amendment No. 3)*

                      Manufactured Home Communities, Inc.
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                              (Name of Issuer)

                          Common Stock, par value $.01
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                       (Title of Class of Securities)

                                  564682 10 2
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                                 (CUSIP Number)

                               December 31, 2000
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            (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

         Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this
Schedule is filed:

                  [ ]    Rule 13d-1(b)

                  [ ]    Rule 13d-1(c)

                  [X]    Rule 13d-1(d)

         *The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting
person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of
securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would
alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

         The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not
be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of
the Act, but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see
the Notes).


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CUSIP NO. 564682 10 2                 13G                    PAGE 2 OF 26 PAGES
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  1     Names of Reporting Persons/I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons
        (Entities Only)

        Samuel Zell
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  2     Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group     (a) [X]
        (See Instructions)                                   (b) [ ]


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  3     SEC Use Only


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  4     Citizenship or Place of Organization

        USA
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    Number of
                           5       Sole Voting Power

      Shares                       363,185
                           -----------------------------------------------------
   Beneficially            6       Shared Voting Power

                                   326,352
     Owned by              -----------------------------------------------------
                           7       Sole Dispositive Power

       Each                        363,185
                           -----------------------------------------------------
     Reporting             8       Shared Dispositive Power

    Person With                    326,352
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  9     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

        689,537
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 10     Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ]
        (See Instructions)


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 11     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

        3.3%
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 12     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

        IN
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CUSIP NO. 564682 10 2                 13G                    PAGE 3 OF 26 PAGES
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  1     Names of Reporting Persons/I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons
        (Entities Only)

        Samuel Zell Revocable Trust u/t/a 1/17/90
        325-38-2344
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  2     Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group     (a) [X]
        (See Instructions)                                   (b) [ ]


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  3     SEC Use Only


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  4     Citizenship or Place of Organization

        Illinois
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    Number of
                           5       Sole Voting Power

      Shares
                           -----------------------------------------------------
   Beneficially            6       Shared Voting Power

                                   326,352
     Owned by              -----------------------------------------------------
                           7       Sole Dispositive Power

       Each
                           -----------------------------------------------------
     Reporting             8       Shared Dispositive Power

    Person With                    326,352
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  9     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

        326,352
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 10     Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ]
        (See Instructions)


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 11     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

        1.5%
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 12     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

        OO
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CUSIP NO. 564682 10 2                 13G                    PAGE 4 OF 26 PAGES
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  1     Names of Reporting Persons/I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons
        (Entities Only)

        Samstock/SZRT, L.L.C.
        325-38-2344
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  2     Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group     (a) [X]
        (See Instructions)                                   (b) [ ]


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  3     SEC Use Only


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  4     Citizenship or Place of Organization

        Delaware
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    Number of
                           5       Sole Voting Power

      Shares
                           -----------------------------------------------------
   Beneficially            6       Shared Voting Power

                                   307,774
     Owned by              -----------------------------------------------------
                           7       Sole Dispositive Power

       Each
                           -----------------------------------------------------
     Reporting             8       Shared Dispositive Power

    Person With                    307,774
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  9     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

        307,774
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 10     Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ]
        (See Instructions)


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 11     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

        1.5%
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 12     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

        OO
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CUSIP NO. 564682 10 2                 13G                    PAGE 5 OF 26 PAGES
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  1     Names of Reporting Persons/I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons
        (Entities Only)

        Samstock/ZGPI, L.L.C.
        36-3716786
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  2     Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group     (a) [X]
        (See Instructions)                                   (b) [ ]


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  3     SEC Use Only


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  4     Citizenship or Place of Organization

        Delaware
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    Number of
                           5       Sole Voting Power

      Shares
                           -----------------------------------------------------
   Beneficially            6       Shared Voting Power

                                   6,003
     Owned by              -----------------------------------------------------
                           7       Sole Dispositive Power

       Each
                           -----------------------------------------------------
     Reporting             8       Shared Dispositive Power

    Person With                    6,003
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  9     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

        6,003
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 10     Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ]
        (See Instructions)


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 11     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

        .03%
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 12     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

        OO
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CUSIP NO. 564682 10 2                 13G                    PAGE 6 OF 26 PAGES
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  1     Names of Reporting Persons/I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons
        (Entities Only)

        Samstock, L.L.C.
        36-4156890
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  2     Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group     (a) [X]
        (See Instructions)                                   (b) [ ]


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  3     SEC Use Only


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  4     Citizenship or Place of Organization

        Delaware
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    Number of
                           5       Sole Voting Power

      Shares
                           -----------------------------------------------------
   Beneficially            6       Shared Voting Power

                                   947,665
     Owned by              -----------------------------------------------------
                           7       Sole Dispositive Power

       Each
                           -----------------------------------------------------
     Reporting             8       Shared Dispositive Power

    Person With                    947,665
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  9     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

        947,665
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 10     Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ]
        (See Instructions)


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 11     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

        4.5%
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 12     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

        OO
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CUSIP NO. 564682 10 2                 13G                    PAGE 7 OF 26 PAGES
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  1     Names of Reporting Persons/I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons
        (Entities Only)

        Samstock/ZFT, L.L.C.
        36-30229676
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  2     Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group     (a) [X]
        (See Instructions)                                   (b) [ ]


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  3     SEC Use Only


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  4     Citizenship or Place of Organization

        Delaware
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    Number of
                           5       Sole Voting Power

      Shares
                           -----------------------------------------------------
   Beneficially            6       Shared Voting Power

                                   187,278
     Owned by              -----------------------------------------------------
                           7       Sole Dispositive Power

       Each
                           -----------------------------------------------------
     Reporting             8       Shared Dispositive Power

    Person With                    187,278
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  9     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

        187,278
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 10     Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ]
        (See Instructions)


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 11     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

        .9%
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 12     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

        PN
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CUSIP NO. 564682 10 2                 13G                    PAGE 8 OF 26 PAGES
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  1     Names of Reporting Persons/I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons
        (Entities Only)

        EGI Holdings, Inc.
        36-4175553
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  2     Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group     (a) [X]
        (See Instructions)                                   (b) [ ]


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  3     SEC Use Only


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  4     Citizenship or Place of Organization

        Illinois
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    Number of
                           5       Sole Voting Power

      Shares
                           -----------------------------------------------------
   Beneficially            6       Shared Voting Power

                                   579,873
     Owned by              -----------------------------------------------------
                           7       Sole Dispositive Power

       Each
                           -----------------------------------------------------
     Reporting             8       Shared Dispositive Power

    Person With                    579,873
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  9     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

        579,873
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 10     Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ]
        (See Instructions)


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 11     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

        2.7%
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 12     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

        CO
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CUSIP NO. 564682 10 2                 13G
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  1     Names of Reporting Persons/I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons
        (Entities Only)

        Rochelle Zell Revocable Trust
        36-7328783
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  2     Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group     (a) [X]
        (See Instructions)                                   (b) [ ]


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  3     SEC Use Only


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  4     Citizenship or Place of Organization

        Illinois
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    Number of
                           5       Sole Voting Power

      Shares                       4,000
                           -----------------------------------------------------
   Beneficially            6       Shared Voting Power

                                   0
     Owned by              -----------------------------------------------------
                           7       Sole Dispositive Power

       Each                        4,000
                           -----------------------------------------------------
     Reporting             8       Shared Dispositive Power

    Person With                    0
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  9     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

        4,000
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 10     Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ]
        (See Instructions)


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 11     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

        .02%
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 12     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

        OO
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CUSIP NO. 564682 10 2                 13G
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  1     Names of Reporting Persons/I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons
        (Entities Only)

        Donald S. Chisholm Trust
        38-6469512
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  2     Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group     (a) [X]
        (See Instructions)                                   (b) [ ]


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  3     SEC Use Only


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  4     Citizenship or Place of Organization

        Michigan
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    Number of
                           5       Sole Voting Power

      Shares                       7,000
                           -----------------------------------------------------
   Beneficially            6       Shared Voting Power

                                   0
     Owned by              -----------------------------------------------------
                           7       Sole Dispositive Power

       Each                        7,000
                           -----------------------------------------------------
     Reporting             8       Shared Dispositive Power

    Person With                    0
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  9     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

        7,000
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 10     Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ]
        (See Instructions)


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 11     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

        .03%
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 12     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

        OO
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CUSIP NO. 564682 10 2                 13G                    PAGE 9 OF 26 PAGES
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  1     Names of Reporting Persons/I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons
        (Entities Only)

        EGIL Investments, Inc.
        36-4175555
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  2     Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group     (a) [X]
        (See Instructions)                                   (b) [ ]


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  3     SEC Use Only


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  4     Citizenship or Place of Organization

        Illinois
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    Number of
                           5       Sole Voting Power

      Shares
                           -----------------------------------------------------
   Beneficially            6       Shared Voting Power

                                   579,873
     Owned by              -----------------------------------------------------
                           7       Sole Dispositive Power

       Each
                           -----------------------------------------------------
     Reporting             8       Shared Dispositive Power

    Person With                    579,873
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  9     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

        579,873
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 10     Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ]
        (See Instructions)


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 11     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

        2.7%
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 12     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

        CO
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CUSIP NO. 564682 10 2                 13G                   PAGE 10 OF 26 PAGES
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  1     Names of Reporting Persons/I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons
        (Entities Only)

        Ann Lurie
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  2     Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group     (a) [X]
        (See Instructions)                                   (b) [ ]


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  3     SEC Use Only


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  4     Citizenship or Place of Organization

        USA
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    Number of
                           5       Sole Voting Power

      Shares
                           -----------------------------------------------------
   Beneficially            6       Shared Voting Power

                                   1,398,876
     Owned by              -----------------------------------------------------
                           7       Sole Dispositive Power

       Each
                           -----------------------------------------------------
     Reporting             8       Shared Dispositive Power

    Person With                    1,398,876
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  9     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

        1,398,876
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 10     Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ]
        (See Instructions)


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 11     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

        6.6%
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 12     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

        IN
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CUSIP NO. 564682 10 2                 13G                   PAGE 11 OF 26 PAGES
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  1     Names of Reporting Persons/I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons
        (Entities Only)

        Anda Partnership
        88-0132846
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  2     Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group     (a) [X]
        (See Instructions)                                   (b) [ ]


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  3     SEC Use Only


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  4     Citizenship or Place of Organization

        Nevada
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    Number of
                           5       Sole Voting Power

      Shares
                           -----------------------------------------------------
   Beneficially            6       Shared Voting Power

                                   233,694
     Owned by              -----------------------------------------------------
                           7       Sole Dispositive Power

       Each
                           -----------------------------------------------------
     Reporting             8       Shared Dispositive Power

    Person With                    233,694
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  9     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

        233,694
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 10     Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ]
        (See Instructions)


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 11     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

        1.1%
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 12     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

        PN
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CUSIP NO. 564682 10 2                 13G                   PAGE 12 OF 26 PAGES
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  1     Names of Reporting Persons/I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons
        (Entities Only)

        LFT Partnership
        36-6527526
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  2     Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group     (a) [X]
        (See Instructions)                                   (b) [ ]


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  3     SEC Use Only


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  4     Citizenship or Place of Organization

        Illinois
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    Number of
                           5       Sole Voting Power

      Shares
                           -----------------------------------------------------
   Beneficially            6       Shared Voting Power

                                   5,436
     Owned by              -----------------------------------------------------
                           7       Sole Dispositive Power

       Each
                           -----------------------------------------------------
     Reporting             8       Shared Dispositive Power

    Person With                    5,436
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  9     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

        5,436
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 10     Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ]
        (See Instructions)


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 11     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

        .03%
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 12     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

        PN
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CUSIP NO. 564682 10 2                 13G                   PAGE 13 OF 26 PAGES
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  1     Names of Reporting Persons/I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons
        (Entities Only)

        Mark Slezak
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  2     Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group     (a) [X]
        (See Instructions)                                   (b) [ ]


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  3     SEC Use Only


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  4     Citizenship or Place of Organization

        USA
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    Number of
                           5       Sole Voting Power

      Shares
                           -----------------------------------------------------
   Beneficially            6       Shared Voting Power

                                   1,393,440
     Owned by              -----------------------------------------------------
                           7       Sole Dispositive Power

       Each
                           -----------------------------------------------------
     Reporting             8       Shared Dispositive Power

    Person With                    1,393,440
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  9     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

        1,393,440
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 10     Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ]
        (See Instructions)


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 11     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

        6.6%
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 12     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

        IN
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CUSIP NO. 564682 10 2                 13G                   PAGE 14 OF 26 PAGES
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  1     Names of Reporting Persons/I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons
        (Entities Only)

        Chai Trust Company, L.L.C.
        36-4268733
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  2     Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group     (a) [X]
        (See Instructions)                                   (b) [ ]


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  3     SEC Use Only


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  4     Citizenship or Place of Organization

        Illinois
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    Number of
                           5       Sole Voting Power

      Shares
                           -----------------------------------------------------
   Beneficially            6       Shared Voting Power

                                   2,300,692
     Owned by              -----------------------------------------------------
                           7       Sole Dispositive Power

       Each
                           -----------------------------------------------------
     Reporting             8       Shared Dispositive Power

    Person With                    2,300,692
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  9     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

        2,300,692
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 10     Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares [ ]
        (See Instructions)


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 11     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)

        10.9%
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 12     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

        OO
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                       MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES, INC.
                          COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.01
                            CUSIP NUMBER 564682 10 2


ITEM 1(A).          NAME OF ISSUER

                    The Issuer is Manufactured Home Communities, Inc., a
                    Maryland corporation.

ITEM 1(B).          ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES

                    The Issuer's principal executive office is:
                    Two North Riverside Plaza
                    Suite 800
                    Chicago, Illinois  60606

ITEM 2(A).          NAME OF PERSON FILING

                    The following persons and entities are filing this
                    Schedule 13G:

                    Samuel Zell
                    Samuel Zell Revocable Trust u/t/a  1/17/90
                    Samstock/SZRT, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company
                    Samstock/ZGPI, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company
                    Samstock, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company
                    Samstock/ZFT, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company
                    EGI Holdings, Inc., an Illinois corporation
                    Rochelle Zell Revocable Trust
                    Donald S. Chisholm Trust
                    EGIL Investments, Inc., an Illinois corporation
                    Ann Lurie
                    Anda Partnership, an Illinois general partnership
                    LFT Partnership, an Illinois general partnership
                    Mark Slezak
                    Chai Trust Company, L.L.C.

                    The above persons and entities are each a "Reporting
                    Person" and collectively are the "Reporting Persons."


ITEM 2(B).          ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE OR, IF NONE,
                    RESIDENCE

                    The address for the Reporting Persons (other than
                    Rochelle Zell Revocable Trust and Donald S. Chisholm
                    Trust) is:
                    Two North Riverside Plaza
                    Chicago, Illinois  60606

                    The address for Rochelle Zell Revocable Trust is:
                    Samuel Zell Co-Trustee
                    980 North Michigan Avenue
                    Suite 1380
                    Chicago, Illinois  60611

                    The address for Donald S. Chisholm Trust is:
                    505 E. Huron Street
                    Ann Arbor, Michigan  48104


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ITEM 2(C).          CITIZENSHIP

                    The Reporting Persons' state of organization or citizenship
                    is as follows:

                    Samuel Zell                                     USA
                    Samuel Zell Revocable Trust u/t/a  1/17/90      Illinois
                    Samstock/SZRT, L.L.C.                           Delaware
                    Samstock/ZGPI, L.L.C.                           Delaware
                    Samstock, L.L.C.                                Delaware
                    Samstock/ZFT, L.L.C.                            Delaware
                    EGI Holdings, Inc.                              Illinois
                    Rochelle Zell Revocable Trust                   Illinois
                    Donald S. Chisholm Trust                        Michigan
                    EGIL Investments, Inc.                          Illinois
                    Ann Lurie                                       USA
                    Anda Partnership                                Illinois
                    LFT Partnership                                 Illinois
                    Mark Slezak                                     USA
                    Chai Trust Company, L.L.C.                      Illinois


ITEM 2(D).          TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES

                    Securities reported herein are common stock, par value $.01
                    ("Common Stock")


ITEM 2(E).          CUSIP NUMBER

                    CUSIP Number is 564682  10  2


ITEM 3.             IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES  13D-1(B),  OR
                    13D-2(B),  CHECK WHETHER THE PERSON FILING IS A

                    Not applicable.


ITEM 4.             OWNERSHIP

                    This Issuer is the sole general partner of MHC
                    Operating Limited Partnership, an Illinois limited
                    partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Certain of
                    the Reporting Persons: Samstock/SZRT, L.L.C.;
                    Samstock, L.L.C.; Samstock/ZFT, L.L.C.; EGI Holdings,
                    Inc.; EGIL Investments, Inc.; Anda Partnership; and
                    LFT Partnership are limited partners of the Operating
                    Partnership. Each limited partner of the Operating
                    Partnership unit ("OP Units") is exchangeable, at the
                    holder's option, on a one-for-one basis into a share
                    of Common Stock. Amounts reported herein for



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                    each Reporting Person assume (i) the exchange of such
                    Reporting Person's OP Units for shares of Common
                    Stock and the exercise of options to purchase Common
                    Stock, if applicable; and (ii) the exchange of all
                    Reporting Persons' OP Units for shares of Common
                    Stock and the exercise of all Reporting Persons'
                    options to purchase Common Stock beneficially owned
                    by the Reporting Persons.

                    Collectively, the Reporting Persons own 3,240,359
                    shares of Common Stock, or 15.3%, of the issued and
                    outstanding shares of Common Stock (assuming the
                    conversion of all OP Units and the exercise of all
                    options to purchase shares of Common Stock
                    beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons).

                    Samuel Zell has the sole power to vote and to direct
                    the vote and the sole power to dispose and to direct
                    the disposition of 363,185 shares of Common Stock
                    (assuming the exercise of options to purchase 359,999
                    shares of Common Stock).


         Messrs.  Zell and Slezak;  Mrs. Lurie, the Samuel Zell Revocable Trust
u/t/a 1/17/90 and Chai Trust Company, L.L.C. share the power to vote or to
direct the vote and share the power to dispose or to direct the disposition of
the shares of Common Stock with each of the Reporting Persons as shown in the
following table:







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                                                                   SHARED POWER WITH SUCH REPORTING PERSON
                                    Total
                                Beneficially
                                    Owned                                                     Samuel Zell          Chai Trust
Reporting Person ("RP")          by such RP      Samuel Zell    Ann Lurie    Mark Slezak    Revocable Trust     Company, L.L.C.
-----------------------          ----------      -----------    ---------    -----------    ---------------     ---------------
                                                                                              
Samuel Zell Revocable Trust          18,578           18,578            0              0             18,578                   0
Samstock/SZRT, L.L.C.               307,774(1)       307,774            0              0            307,774                   0
Samstock/ZGPI, L.L.C.                 6,003                0            0              0                  0               6,003
Samstock, L.L.C.                    947,665(2)             0            0              0                  0             947,665
Samstock/ZFT, L.L.C.                187,278(3)             0            0              0                  0             187,278
EGI Holdings, Inc.                  579,873(3)             0      579,873        579,873                  0             579,873
Rochelle Zell Revocable Trust         4,000                0            0              0                  0                   0
Donald S. Chisholm Trust              7,000                0            0              0                  0                   0
EGIL Investments, Inc.              579,873(3)             0      579,873        579,873                  0             579,873
Anda Partnership                    233,694(3)             0      233,694        233,694                  0                   0
LFT Partnership                       5,436(3)             0        5,436              0                  0                   0
                                  ---------          -------    ---------      ---------            -------           ---------

TOTAL - SHARED VOTES:             2,877,174          326,352    1,398,876      1,393,440            326,352           2,300,692
                                  =========          =======    =========      =========            =======           =========


                                                                    SOLE POWER WITH RESPECT TO COMMON STOCK

                                                                                              Samuel Zell          Chai Trust
                                                Samuel Zell     Ann Lurie    Mark Slezak    Revocable Trust     Company, L.L.C.
                                                -----------     ---------    -----------    ---------------     ---------------
                                                                                              
Samuel Zell                       363,185           363,185             0              0                  0                   0
Ann Lurie                               0                 0             0              0                  0                   0
Mark Slezak                             0                 0             0              0                  0                   0
                                ---------           -------     ---------      ---------            -------           ---------
TOTAL - SOLE VOTES:               363,185           363,185             0              0                  0                   0
                                ---------           -------     ---------      ---------            -------           ---------

TOTAL - SHARED AND              3,240,359           689,537     1,398,876      1,393,440            326,352           2,300,692
                                =========           =======     =========      =========            =======           =========
  SOLE VOTES:                        15.3%             3.26%          5.5%           5.5%              1.54%                8.9%


     (1)  Includes 13,641 OP Units.

     (2)  Includes 601,665 OP Units.

     (3)  Represents OP Units.




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ITEM 5.  OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS

                  Not applicable.


ITEM 6.  OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON

                  Not applicable.


ITEM 7.  IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE
         SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY

                  Not applicable.


ITEM 8.  IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP

                  Not applicable.


ITEM 9.  NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP

                  Not applicable.


ITEM 10. CERTIFICATE

                  Not applicable.




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   22

                                    SIGNATURE

         After reasonable inquiry, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.


Dated:   May 18, 2001


                                           SAMUEL ZELL REVOCABLE TRUST, U/T/A
                                           1/17/90


                                           By:   /s/ Samuel Zell
                                                 ------------------------------
                                                 Trustee


                                           SAMSTOCK, L.L.C., A DELAWARE LIMITED
                                           LIABILITY COMPANY


                                           By:   /s/ Donald J. Liebentritt
                                                 ------------------------------
                                                 Its:     Vice President


                                           SAMSTOCK/SZRT, L.L.C., A DELAWARE
                                           LIMITED LIABILITY


                                           By:   /s/ Donald J. Liebentritt
                                                 ------------------------------
                                                 Its:     Vice President


                                           SAMSTOCK/ZGPI, L.L.C., A DELAWARE
                                           LIMITED LIABILITY


                                           By:   /s/ Donald J. Liebentritt
                                                 ------------------------------
                                                 Its:     Vice President


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                                           SAMSTOCK/ZFT, L.L.C., A DELAWARE
                                           LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY


                                           By:   /s/ Donald J. Liebentritt
                                                 -------------------------------
                                                 Its:     Vice President


                                           EGI HOLDINGS, INC., AN ILLINOIS
                                           CORPORATION


                                           By:   /s/ Donald J. Liebentritt
                                                 -------------------------------
                                                 Its:     Vice President


                                           ROCHELLE ZELL REVOCABLE TRUST


                                           By:   /s/ Samuel Zell
                                                 -------------------------------
                                                 Its: Co-Trustee
                                                     ---------------------------


                                           DONALD S. CHISHOLM TRUST


                                           By:   /s/ Samuel Zell
                                                 -------------------------------
                                                 Its: Trustee
                                                     ---------------------------


                                           EGIL INVESTMENTS, INC., AN ILLINOIS
                                           CORPORATION


                                           By:   /s/ Mark Slezak
                                                 -------------------------------
                                                 Its:     Vice President


                                           ANDA PARTNERSHIP, AN ILLINOIS GENERAL
                                           PARTNERSHIP

                                           By:   Ann Only Trust, a general
                                                 partner


                                           By:   /s/ Ann Lurie
                                                 -------------------------------
                                                 Its:     Co-Trustee

                                           AND

                                           By:   Ann and Descendants Trust


                                           By:   /s/  Ann Lurie
                                                 -------------------------------
                                                 Its:     Co-Trustee


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                                           LFT PARTNERSHIP, AN ILLINOIS GENERAL
                                           PARTNERSHIP

                                           By:   Jesse Trust, a general partner

                                           By:   /s/ Ann Lurie
                                                 -------------------------------
                                                 Its:     Trustee




                                           /s/ Samuel Zell
                                           -------------------------------------
                                           Samuel Zell




                                           /s/ Ann Lurie
                                           -------------------------------------
                                           Ann Lurie




                                           /s/ Mark Slezak
                                           -------------------------------------
                                           Mark Slezak



                                           CHAI TRUST COMPANY, L.L.C.

                                           By:   /s/ Donald J. Liebentritt
                                                 -------------------------------
                                                 Its:     Vice President




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   25

                             JOINT FILING AGREEMENT


         THIS AGREEMENT dated as May 18, 2001 among Samuel Zell Revocable Trust
u/t/a 1/17/90; Samstock, L.L.C. a Delaware limited liability company;
Samstock/SZRT, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company; Samstock/ZGPI,
L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company; Samstock/ZFT, L.L.C., a Delaware
limited liability company; EGI Holdings, Inc., an Illinois corporation; Rochelle
Zell Revocable Trust; Donald S. Chisholm Trust; EGIL Investments, Inc., an
Illinois corporation; Anda Partnership, a Nevada general partnership; LFT
Partnership, an Illinois general partnership; Samuel Zell; Ann Lurie; and Mark
Slezak (collectively the "Reporting Persons") hereby replaces that certain Joint
Filing Agreement dated as of February 14, 2000.

                  WHEREAS, the Reporting Persons beneficially own or have the
         right to acquire shares of common stock $0.1 par value, of Manufactured
         Home Communities, Inc., a Maryland corporation;

                  WHEREAS, the parties hereto may be deemed to constitute a
         "group" for purposes of Section 13(d) (3) of the Securities Exchange
         Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"); and

                  WHEREAS, each of the parties hereto desire by this Agreement
         to provide for the joint filing of a Schedule 13G, and all amendments
         thereto, with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                  NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:

         1.       The parties hereto will join in the preparation and filing of
                  a single statement containing the information required by
                  Schedule 13G, and all amendments thereto, and the Schedule 13G
                  and all such amendments will be filed on behalf of each party
                  hereto;

         2.       Each party hereto will be responsible for the timely filing of
                  the Schedule 13G, and all amendments thereto, and for the
                  completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such
                  party contained therein. No party hereto will be responsible
                  for the completeness or accuracy of the information concerning
                  any other party contained in the Schedule 13G or any amendment
                  thereto, except to the extent such party knows or has reason
                  to believe that such information is inaccurate.




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         3.       This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of which
                  when taken together will constitute one and the same
                  instrument.


         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement as of
the date first above written.


                                       SAMUEL ZELL REVOCABLE TRUST U/T/A 1/17/90


                                       By:   /s/ Samuel Zell
                                             ----------------------------------
                                             Its:     Trustee



                                       SAMSTOCK, L.L.C., A DELAWARE LIMITED
                                       LIABILITY COMPANY


                                       By:   /s/ Donald J. Liebentritt
                                             ----------------------------------
                                             Its:     Vice President



                                       SAMSTOCK/SZRT, L.L.C., A DELAWARE LIMITED
                                       LIABILITY


                                       By:   /s/  Donald J. Liebentritt
                                             ----------------------------------
                                             Its:     Vice President



                                       SAMSTOCK/ZGPI, L.L.C., A DELAWARE LIMITED
                                       LIABILITY


                                       By:   /s/ Donald J. Liebentritt
                                             ----------------------------------
                                             Its:     Vice President



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   27


                                       SAMSTOCK/ZFT, L.L.C., A DELAWARE LIMITED
                                       LIABILITY


                                       By:   /s/ Donald J. Liebentritt
                                             ----------------------------------
                                             Its:     Vice President



                                       EGI HOLDINGS, INC., AN ILLINOIS
                                       CORPORATION


                                       By:   /s/ Donald J. Liebentritt
                                             ----------------------------------
                                             Its:     Vice President


                                       ROCHELLE ZELL REVOCABLE TRUST


                                           By:   /s/ Samuel Zell
                                                 -------------------------------
                                                 Its: Co-Trustee
                                                     ---------------------------


                                       DONALD S. CHISHOLM TRUST


                                           By:   /s/ Samuel Zell
                                                 -------------------------------
                                                 Its: Trustee
                                                     ---------------------------


                                       EGIL INVESTMENTS, INC., AN ILLINOIS
                                       CORPORATION


                                       By:   /s/ Mark Slezak
                                             ----------------------------------
                                             Its:     Vice President



                                       ANDA PARTNERSHIP, AN ILLINOIS GENERAL
                                       PARTNERSHIP

                                       By:   Ann Only Trust, a general partner


                                       By:   /s/ Ann Lurie
                                             ----------------------------------
                                             Its:     Co-Trustee


                                       AND


                                       By:   Ann and Descendants Trust


                                       By:   /s/  Ann Lurie
                                             ----------------------------------
                                             Its:     Co-Trustee


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                                       LFT PARTNERSHIP, AN ILLINOIS GENERAL
                                       PARTNERSHIP

                                       By:   Jesse Trust, a general partner


                                       By:   /s/ Ann Lurie
                                             ----------------------------------
                                             Its:     Trustee



                                       /s/ Samuel Zell
                                       ----------------------------------------
                                       Samuel Zell



                                       /s/ Ann Lurie
                                       ----------------------------------------
                                       Ann Lurie




                                       /s/ Mark Slezak
                                       ----------------------------------------
                                       Mark Slezak



                                       Chai Trust Company, L.L.C.

                                       By:   /s/  Donald J. Liebentritt
                                             ----------------------------------
                                             Its:     Vice President





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