Reports from key industry events across the Midwest

On Jan. 5, the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois hosted its virtual January dinner meeting on Zoom.

Openings, awards and the latest from the Midwest construction scene.

The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois gives out its annual awards, the redeveloped Old Chicago Post Office reopens and a historic Frank Lloyd Wright cottage gets a new home in Glencoe.

Topping outs, virtual conferences and even Mike Rowe interviewed by an ENR editor.

Everything from advanced screening to training and preparation for reopening where necessary is being undertaken by Midwest contractors adjusting to life under the COVID-19 pandemic.

Burns & McDonnell nears completion on its new office addition, the Chicago Transit Authority holds public meetings about the $1.7-billion red/purple line modernization.

$1.7-Billion NGA West Project Breaks Ground in St. Louis; World's Largest Starbucks Opens in Chicago.

The Chicago Bears recently unveiled a 162,500-sq-ft football operations addition and a 30,600-sq-ft renovation of existing space at Halas Hall in Forest Park, Ill.,