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Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of stolen construction equipment was located in a warehouse on Chicago’s South Side Tuesday, and business owners are trying to get their machinery back as police investigate the case.

As 2022 comes to an end, NBC 5’s Kye Martin takes a look back at the road work across the Chicago area over this past year and what may be ahead for 2023.

A passion for carpentry and woodworking led Rudy Morales to an unexpected career in construction, a path he never could have imagined taking due to a troubled past.

A passion for carpentry and woodworking led Rudy Morales to an unexpected career in construction, a path he never could have imagined taking due to a troubled past, and now he’s proud to be working on one of the city’s most noteworthy projects. Sandra Torres has more in today’s edition of Celebrating Hispanic History.

The work, involving bridge deck patching and repairs is slated to begin Thursday evening at 10 p.m., closing lanes on eastbound I-80 between Raynor Avenue and Gardner Street. The ramp from Chicago Street to eastbound I-80 will also be closed.

Starting Thursday, one southbound lane of DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be closed between 57th Street and Hayes Drive. The lane will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Check out the stocks making moves in after-hours trading on Wednesday, March 16.

On March 15, the Eiffel Tower’s top antenna was replaced in a routine maintenance procedure, leaving in the structure a few feet taller.

Real estate zoning restrictions have produced a national housing shortage and affordability crisis. Architects and economists say reform could boost growth.

Shipyards are straining to keep up with demand for superyachts. Wealthy buyers are being told they have to wait three to five years for their custom orders.

Across the United States, thousands of people struggle with mold growth in their homes. It can cause numerous health issues and help can be hard to find.

The region from Baltimore to Richmond has the potential to be the most inclusive and connected in the U.S. Now, it could finally happen, writes Peter L. Scher.

The debt problems of China’s property sector are likely to cause a period of stagnation, according to economist George Magnus.

It’s the latest example of how the sector is starting to attract the attention of major firms.

The pandemic threw supply chains into chaos, and steel — an essential metal used in everything from dishwashers to cars — was not immune to these disruptions.