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    Today’s news

    Farpoint Development, The Landes Group Acquire 175,000 SF Medical Office Building in Chicago Suburb

    The acquisition reflects the growing partnership between the two companies to deliver long-term real estate solutions for health systems.

    Walgreens Cuts Hundreds of Jobs After Private Equity Buyout

    Layoffs follow early cost-cutting measures that raised concerns for workers and patients

    AbbVie Investing $380 Million in New Pharmaceutical Plants in North Chicago

    The two new facilities will create 300 jobs and are part of the drugmaker's broader $100 billion investment plan in the U.S. over the next decade.

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