CHICAGO-The firm reports an FFO increase, hits an annual stock high note and talks about future acquisitions and development in its second quarter conference call.

MILWAUKEE-Ryan Cos. moves into the northern state, into an area that competes with the Chicago area, where the firm is already doing projects.

CHICAGO-Two studies by the Institute of Real Estate Management show apartment rents increased up to 8%, while downtown office rents dropped about 8% nationwide.

DETROIT-Rock Venture’s Dan Gilbert, who’s become the savior of the downtown market, said Wednesday that he’d move 1,500 employees to fill almost half of the First National building.

DELFT, NETHERLANDS-The local retailer will finish installing solar panel roofs on most of its properties here by January, gaining more than 50% energy savings at each large store.

LONDON-Friday kicks off the 2013 Summer Olympics here, with more than 300,000 foreign visitors expected, and up to 70% higher room rates than usual, says JLL. Overbuilding may be an issue next year, however.

INDIANAPOLIS-The mall giant had increased FFO and other financial gains in the second quarter, and is moving forward on outlet center plans in the US, Brazil, Japan and Korea.

OAK PARK, IL-The strong hospital tenant is the selling point for HTA, which is exercising a purchase option from a loan on the property.