Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Details 9) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012
Statement of Operations:
Inland's pro rata share of gain (loss) from continuing operations	$ 2,172	[1]	$ 756	[1]	$ 3,512	[1]	$ 789	[1]
Variable interest entity, not the primary beneficiary
Statement of Operations:
Total revenues	27,427		26,300		59,452		50,139
Total expenses	(25,735)	[2]	(27,105)	[2]	(58,482)	[2]	(52,772)	[2]
Loss from continuing operations	1,692		(805)		970		(2,633)
Unamortized mortgage premiums and discounts	4,332				4,332
Impairment loss recorded at the joint venture level	$ 0		$ 0		$ 1,730		$ 0

[1] IRC’s pro rata share includes the amortization of certain basis differences and an elimination of IRC’s pro rata share of the management fee expense.

[2] Total expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2013 include impairment charges in the amount of $1,730. No impairment charges were recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 and the six months ended June 30, 2012.