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West Side Voters Oppose Public Funding for Bears Stadium

November 12, 2024 No Comments

A ballot referendum in Chicago’s 29th Ward has shown clear opposition to public funding for a proposed new stadium for the Chicago Bears.  With five out of eight precincts reporting, 79 percent of voters cast their ballots against the idea of taxpayer subsidies for the stadium, highlighting widespread resistance to

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Chicago City Council Greenlights 1200 W. Fulton St. Development

November 12, 2024 No Comments

The Chicago City Council has approved a significant mixed-use development at 1200 W. Fulton St. in the Fulton Market District. Planned by JDL Development and Fulton Street Companies, the project will introduce two residential towers alongside commercial space, bringing new housing options and amenities to the area. Project Highlights in

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Fueling AI: How Big Tech’s Going Nuclear for Green Energy

October 30, 2024 No Comments

Big Tech companies are eyeing nuclear power plants to provide emissions-free electricity for running their increasingly energy-intensive AI operations.  Urban Tech: Microsoft is set to fund the revival of Pennsylvania’s shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear plant to secure emissions-free power. Amazon and Google are also looking at nuclear, backing small

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Dubai’s New 1,247-Foot Super-Thin Luxury Residential Skyscraper

October 25, 2024 No Comments

A new residential skyscraper, the Muraba Veil, is set to rise in Dubai, offering a bold vision from RCR Arquitectes in collaboration with developer Muraba.  The slender design spans just 74 feet (22.5 meters) in width, a strikingly narrow profile that is stretching the limits (or rather shrinking) the new

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U.S. Invests $670M in Cutting-Edge EV Fire Prevention Technology

October 18, 2024 No Comments

A company specializing in fire-suppressing materials for EV batteries, Aspen Aerogels, just secured a $670.6 million loan commitment from the Department of Energy.  The loan, pending final approval, will support the completion of Aspen Aerogels’ new manufacturing plant in Georgia. This move aligns with the DOE’s efforts to strengthen domestic

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Federal Railroad Administration Opens $1B Rail Grant for States and Cities

October 16, 2024 No Comments

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is offering over $1 billion to states, cities, and public entities to enhance intercity passenger rail outside of the Northeast Corridor. Funded through the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law, the initiative aims to improve rail infrastructure, reduce congestion, and expand reliable transit options in underserved areas,

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