McCook officials hand-delivered letters to Halas Hall offering a 150-acre Vulcan quarry for a domed, 80,000-seat stadium — and $1-a-year rent. Village leaders say it’s worth a shot.

Placer County issued about $46M in permits for Placer Creek, a 168‑unit income‑restricted apartment project — the first fully affordable development inside the 5,230‑acre Placer Vineyards plan.

The Cubs will unveil Champions Gate at Gallagher Way on July 18 — a permanent arch honoring 1907, 1908 and 2016 with ironwork, bronzed ivy and engraved plaques.