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Designer of Sears Tower and John Hancock Center Dies

Designer of Sears Tower and John Hancock Center Dies

The architect behind two major Chicago landmarks has died. Bruce J. Graham died at age 84 on March 6 at his Florida home, according to a statement from public relations firm SCC Grossman.

Green Light for $386M First Phase of Kansas City Casino

Green Light for $386M First Phase of Kansas City Casino

The path has been cleared for work to commence on a new gaming property in Kansas City, Kan., now that the Kansas Entertainment L.L.C. has received its gaming license from the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission and approval under the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act.

Economy Watch: Beige Book Describes Modest Recovery

Economy Watch: Beige Book Describes Modest Recovery

The Federal Reserve’s most recent Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions,better known as the Beige Book, wasn’t exactly cheerful about the stateof the U.S. economy toward the end of annus horribilis 2009. But itwasn’t precisely pessimistic either.

Chicago CRE Industry Laments Failed Olympic Bid

Chicago CRE Industry Laments Failed Olympic Bid

The pain of Chicago’s loss of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games to Rio deJaneiro is palpable across the country, especially in the Windy City.Local officials had proposed a bevy of new commercial venues in andaround Chicago to accommodate the various competitions; the developmentactivity would have been a big boost for the city. Now, commercial realestate industry players, still reeling from the rejection, arereflecting on what might have been.

McShane Snags 380,000SF Healthcare Facility Management Contract

McShane Snags 380,000SF Healthcare Facility Management Contract

McShane Medical Properties has been awarded the management and leasing assignment for Nationwide Health Properties, a portfolio containing a total of 380,000 square feet across 12 buildings throughout suburban Chicago.

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