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U.S. spending on residential and nonresidential construction projects increased slightly in April from month-earlier and year-earlier levels, though development growth remained sluggish by historical standards for most types of construction in the early months of 2026.

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The Illinois Department of Employment Security released monthly employment numbers for Illinois municipalities, counties, and metropolitan districts for May 2026.

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More than 600 companies try to become latest design trend at AIA conference

build-to-suit project is a significant addition

Opus has officially broken ground on a new, specialized 52,174-square-foot facility for family-owned Elgin Recycling in Gilberts, Illinois. This build-to-suit project is a significant addition to the Turnberry Lakes Business Park, strategically placing it near Elgin Recycling's corporate headquarters and one of its four existing Chicago-area scrap yards.

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Ross Stores joined other major discount retailers posting strong sales gains in the first quarter, including Walmart and Target, as consumers trim budgets in response to spiking gas prices and other household expenses.

Fewer bankruptcies temper shutdowns

After a wave of store closings in 2025, activity has normalized in 2026 as new stores modestly outpace shutdowns so far this year.

JW Marriott Marco Island and pending Caesars Entertainment sales among highest-priced

Hotel investors have made some sizeable deals across the U.S. during the first half of the year.

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Walmart signed a long-term purchase agreement for nuclear power with energy provider Constellation as the world’s largest retailer seeks to provide clean energy to an expanding network of distribution centers.