Minnesota lawmakers struck a last-minute deal to devote $2.6 billion to infrastructure projects, with an increase in aid for nursing homes. An agreement signed by legislative leaders around 12:30 a.m. Saturday includes $1.5 billion of borrowing and more than $1.1 billion in cash for construction and repair projects across the state. It commits $300 million to distressed nursing homes, all or a ... Read More

Arlington Heights Mayor Thomas Hayes said the village has received questions and concerns about the Chicago Bears’ recent application for a demolition permit at Arlington International Racecourse, prompting the mayor to explain at the Village Board meeting Monday night why the request is being considered. “The village does not have any authority to withhold approval of demolition for any ... Read More

The project manager for a Chicago-area construction company is the latest to be charged in an alleged scheme to bribe an employee of the Cook County assessor’s office, part of a larger corruption probe that also ensnared former 34th Ward Ald. Carrie Austin. John Bodendorfer, 55, of Chicago, was charged with bribery conspiracy and wire fraud in a three-count indictment filed in U.S. District ... Read More

May 15—A proposed multi-million dollar solar project that could power 13,000 local homes could begin construction late next year in Dayton if things go the developer's way. The solar project would be the largest ever in Dayton and would help local groups meet their sustainability goals and reduce their carbon footprints, officials said. "The Gem City project will produce clean, renewable ... Read More

May 12—Contractors came seeking business. Neighbors wanted a birds' eye view of the property. And others came to learn more about Eli Lilly's unprecedented $3.7 billion project in Lebanon. Eli Lilly and Co. scheduled time Tuesday and Wednesday to get to know their future neighbors, find people to hire, and most importantly, answer questions, Lilly Associate Vice President Jennifer Massey said. ... Read More

May 11--Spooky Nook, the $165 million transformational mega-complex on North B Street in Hamilton, is embroiled in what has become a complex legal battle with its general contractor. And on Monday, it became even more complex when Champion Mill Land LLC, which does business as Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill, filed on Monday against a third party. Spooky Nook had previously stated in court ... Read More

Jackson County legislators voted Tuesday to move forward with a $301 million jail project, ending a months long stalemate that delayed the start of construction. The unanimous vote allows contractors J.E. Dunn Construction and Axiom Construction Group to lock in the cost of supplies and begin building a 1,000-bed facility in eastern Kansas City, with an eye toward completing construction in ... Read More

May 8—BRENTWOOD — State regulators are scrutinizing Brentwood's cleanup along Deer Creek and the River Des Peres after a bridge demolition in March dumped about 70 cubic yards of construction-grade polystyrene foam into the waters. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources cited Brentwood for violating the Missouri Clean Water Law and expects to issue a ruling in coming days on the city's ... Read More

May 6—BRIDGETON — An area construction union that went on strike last week says it has reached a tentative deal on a new contract so work can resume at stalled construction sites. Local 513 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, which represents 4,200 heavy equipment operators and technicians in eastern Missouri, said in an announcement Saturday evening it had tentative deal with ... Read More

Nelson County, home of some of Kentucky’s biggest distilleries including Heaven Hill and Jim Beam, voted Thursday to temporarily block new bourbon warehouse construction in and around Bardstown. The fiscal court approved a halt for 30-60 days while the joint city-county planning commission reviews “all regulations for distilled spirit storage facilities” in areas zoned for agriculture. Bullitt ... Read More