8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: July 10, 2008
(Date of earlier event reported)

Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in the charter)

Maryland	000-51199	42-1579325
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer I.D. No.)

2901 Butterfield Road
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(630) 218-8000

(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o      Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

x     Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o      Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-22(b)

o      Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.23e-4(c)

Section 8 – Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events.

Attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of a letter to be sent by Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) to its shareholders who have elected to receive cash distributions with respect to their shares of common stock of the Company in connection with, among other things, the Company’s July monthly distribution, which letter will be sent on or about July 10, 2008 and which letter is incorporated by reference into this filing in its entirety.  Attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.2 is a copy of a letter to be sent by the Company to its shareholders who have elected to participate in the Company’s distribution reinvestment program in connection with, among other things, the Company’s July monthly distribution and the Company’s recently filed registration statement and prospectus relating to the Company’s distribution reinvestment program, which letter will be sent on or about July 10, 2008 and which letter is incorporated by reference into this filing in its entirety.

Item 9.01

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Letter to shareholders of Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc.
99.2	Letter to shareholders of Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

INLAND WESTERN RETAIL REAL ESTATE TRUST,
INC.
By:	/s/ Steven P. Grimes
Title:	Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Date:	July 10, 2008

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Letter to shareholders of Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc.
99.2	Letter to shareholders of Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc.

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

July 10, 2008

Dear Stockholder:

We are pleased to provide you with your portion of this month’s distribution to stockholders.  Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc. (“Inland Western”) currently pays an annualized cash distribution of $0.6425 per share representing a 6.425% yield on a $10.00 share price. If you have invested through a trustee or participate in Direct Deposit or the Distribution Reinvestment Program, a distribution statement is enclosed in lieu of a check.

Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Our 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on October 14, 2008 at our principal offices located at 2901 Butterfield Road in Oak Brook, Illinois at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.  Stockholders of record as of July 17, 2008 should receive proxy materials for the meeting towards the end of the month.   Please look for this package, review the materials carefully and vote via mail, telephone or the internet.  Your cooperation in promptly submitting your vote will be greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions about your investment, please contact your financial advisor or Inland Investor Relations at (800) 826-8228.

Sincerely,

INLAND WESTERN RETAIL REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.

Michael J. O’Hanlon

President and Chief Executive Officer

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT:

In connection with the 2008 annual meeting of stockholders, Inland Western has filed a preliminary proxy statement with the SEC and intends to file a definitive proxy statement and other materials with the SEC.  Investors and security holders are advised to read the definitive proxy statement when it is available because it contains important information. Certain of the company’s officers and directors may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies. Information regarding such individuals is included in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended by the company’s Annual Report on Form 10K/A previously filed with the SEC, and will be included in the definitive proxy statement. Stockholders and investors may obtain additional information regarding the interests of Inland Western and its directors and executive officers, which may be different than those of Inland Western’s stockholders generally, by reading the definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents when filed with the SEC.  Stockholders and investors may obtain a free copy of the definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents when they become available, as well as other materials filed with the SEC concerning Inland Western, at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.  Copies of these materials and other documents also may be obtained at no charge from: Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc., 2901 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523, attention Investor Relations.

Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc.  2901 Butterfield Road  Oak Brook, Illinois 60523  800.826.8228  www.inland-western.com

EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

July 10, 2008

Dear Stockholder:

We are pleased to provide you with your portion of this month’s distribution to stockholders.  Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc. (“Inland Western”) currently pays an annualized cash distribution of $0.6425 per share representing a 6.425% yield on a $10.00 share price. If you have invested through a trustee or participate in Direct Deposit or the Distribution Reinvestment Program, a distribution statement is enclosed in lieu of a check.

Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Our 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on October 14, 2008 at our principal offices located at 2901 Butterfield Road in Oak Brook, Illinois at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.  Stockholders of record as of July 17, 2008 should receive proxy materials for the meeting towards the end of the month.   Please look for this package, review the materials carefully and vote via mail, telephone or the internet.  Your cooperation in promptly submitting your vote will be greatly appreciated.

Distribution Reinvestment Program

On May 19, 2008, Inland Western filed a registration statement, which included a prospectus, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to register 50 million shares of common stock for sale under our Distribution Reinvestment Program (“DRP”). If you currently participate in the DRP, a copy of the prospectus, as filed with the SEC, together with the Distribution Reinvestment Plan is enclosed.  Please read this information carefully as it defines your rights with respect to the plan.  This new registration statement does not impact the status of your participation in the DRP.  No action is required.

If you have any questions about your investment, please contact your financial advisor or Inland Investor Relations at (800) 826-8228.

Sincerely,

INLAND WESTERN RETAIL REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.

Michael J. O’Hanlon

President and Chief Executive Officer

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT:

In connection with the 2008 annual meeting of stockholders, Inland Western has filed a preliminary proxy statement with the SEC and intends to file a definitive proxy statement and other materials with the SEC.  Investors and security holders are advised to read the definitive proxy statement when it is available because it contains important information. Certain of the company’s officers and directors may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies. Information regarding such individuals is included in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended by the company’s Annual Report on Form 10K/A previously filed with the SEC, and will be included in the definitive proxy statement. Stockholders and investors may obtain additional information regarding the interests of Inland Western and its directors and executive officers, which may be different than those of Inland Western’s stockholders generally, by reading the definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents when filed with the SEC.  Stockholders and investors may obtain a free copy of the definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents when they become available, as well as other materials filed with the SEC concerning Inland Western, at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.  Copies of these materials and other documents also may be obtained at no charge from: Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc., 2901 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523, attention Investor Relations.

Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc.  2901 Butterfield Road  Oak Brook, Illinois 60523  800.826.8228  www.inland-western.com