Trump Avoids Bidding Process for $500 Million White House Ballroom Contract

President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project is being built under a no-bid contract, the Washington Post reports. Clark Construction, a McLean, VA-based company, is constructing the ballroom being built over the now-demolished East Wing. The company is also building the security bunker unde

Consumer Confidence Up Following Middle East Tensions Easing

After a negative report in late May, which came on the heels of three months of gains, nonprofit research firm The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which measures American opinions of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months, inched up by 0.6 points to 91.2

Home-Price Growth ‘Essentially Flat’ in April as Affordability Improves

Home-price growth continues to cool and provide relief to priced-out prospective homebuyers throughout the first half of this year, as the latest S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index saw an “essentially flat” report in April, as characterized by Nicholas Godec, head of Fixed

5 Unique Things to Do in Chicago

Chicago has no shortage of famous landmarks, but some of the best places in the city are the ones locals keep coming back to. From neighborhood favorites to lesser-known attractions, we asked Chicago residents to share the unique things they think everyone should experience. Whether you’re new to th