Illinoisans building homes despite a lumber shortage

Published September 21, 2020 10:00pm ET



A dearth of homes for sale in Illinois has sparked a modest building boom.

New construction has seen a lull the last few years, but has picked up during the pandemic in part because of a lack of available inventory.

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