ATHENS-The country’s parliament approved a large austerity package that includes thousands of lost jobs. A European Group meeting to determine lending to Greece is set for Wednsday.

WASHINGTON, DC-Our poll shows only a third appreciated his latest State of the Union speech, and many think he’s not doing enough for the economy or business expansion.

CHICAGO-A joint study by locally based Real Estate Research Corp., Deloitte and the National Association of Realtors shows that CRE still provides the best return compared to other vehicles.

DUBAI-Marriott is debuting its Marquis brand outside the US for the first time with this 1,608-room hotel, being built by locally based Emirates Group for a reported $490 million.

CHICAGO-The venture is targeting investments in excess of $100 million, with an initial focus on major markets in Australia, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States.

CHICAGO-The company reports core FFO increased because of higher rents and occupancy, and the ability for the firm to replace vacating tenants such as Borders.

CHICAGO-The locally based company has hired a few professionals around the country and partnered with New York City-based Artis Advisors.

ITASCA, IL-The company has purchased a failed condo project here, Two Itasca Place, and will capitalize on the hot apartment market with a controversial conversion.