CHICAGO-After closing three more tenants, the four-story Central Loop development is now 60% preleased for its retail component, which could include a $175-million Loews Hotel.

CHICAGO-After closing three more tenants, the four-story Central Loop development is now 60% preleased for its retail component, which could include a $175-million Loews Hotel.

CHICAGO-Analysts expect occupancy and demand to sharply decline further into Q4 and 2009. Consumer holiday spending will decide who survives and who doesn't.

CHICAGO-Analysts expect occupancy and demand to sharply decline further into Q4 and 2009. Consumer holiday spending will decide who survives and who doesn't.

JOLIET, IL-The company, finished with infrastructure improvements at Laraway Crossings Business Park, is readying sites for build-to-suits for when demand returns.

CHICAGO-Two new leases have been signed at 55 W. Monroe to a law firm and a money manager.

CHICAGO-The Reno, NV-based firm wants Andy James to lead development of all commercial facilities and parks, and possibly other property types, in the Chicago area.

CHICAGO-The local firm will manage the Swiss insurance-based financial services provider's more than 400 properties across North America.