CHICAGO—Many developers of big box facilities have concentrated on constructing buildings of about 300K, but now they might be getting ready for ones with more than 600K.

ST. LOUIS—The new venture will concentrate on serving property owners looking to get some liquidity in a fast and efficient way from accredited investors.

CHICAGO—The three veterans specialize in properties in the North Suburbs of Chicago and will strengthen the company's platform in those submarkets.

CHICAGO—The Chicago-based developer recently refocused a lot of its attention on the region after several years getting big mixed-use projects in NJ in the ground.

MINNEAPOLIS—As division head, Rudy will oversee 350 employees in the bank's 24 commercial real estate offices across the country.

CHICAGO—Downtown leasing activity has remained brisk, and the torrid pace of investment sales has helped buoy rents.

CHICAGO—Low interest rates, tenant demand and a growing Chicago economy are fueling a lot of activity in the region's retail market.

CHICAGO—Speculators used to snap up many of the bank-owned properties on the market. But today it is far more likely that developers or owner-occupiers want to take over this real estate.