Trump War on Wind Power Is as Irrational as It Is Damaging

If the Trump administration takes on every perceived challenger as relentlessly as it has in its “war” on wind power, the targets should surrender now. China ought to disband its military, Fentanyl smugglers should turn themselves in and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell might as well empty his desk.  There is nothing President Donald Trump […]

Chicago Bears Officially Set Sights on New Fixed-Roof Stadium in Arlington Heights

While it still needs state legislative approval, The National Football League’s Chicago Bears confirmed in a letter to fans that they plan to build a new fixed-roof stadium in suburban Arlington Heights, Ill., about 25 miles northwest from their current location at Soldier Field. “We are at a pivotal juncture of the Chicago Bears franchise to […]

Construction Faces Higher Costs, Weaker Jobs Amid PPI Downturn

Construction materials costs climbed again in August, defying a broader decline in U.S. producer prices. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Sept. 10 that its Producer Price Index for final demand edged down 0.1% for the month.  Still, Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis showed overall construction input prices increased 0.2%, with nonresidential inputs up the […]