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Kitchen + Kocktails moving four blocks to Marina City

The restaurant will move from its current location on Wabash Avenue, bringing southern comfort food and a new sports lounge to River North this summer.

New ordinance will provide more regulation of short-term rentals in Chicago

The City of Chicago is set to implement stricter regulations for short-term rental units, requiring Airbnb hosts to submit quarterly reports to enhance transparency and accountability.

Falling commercial property values mean higher taxes for homeowners

As Chicago grapples with declining commercial real estate values, many homeowners face increased property taxes. The Cook County Assessor’s Office has revealed significant shifts following the 2024 reassessment cycle.

New commander announced for Near North police district

Christopher Bielfeldt has been with CPD for 26 years, previously overseeing operations at Midway Airport.

Apartment renters and landlords battle over move-in fees

A conflict is brewing between landlords and tenants in Chicago’s North Side apartment rental market over non-refundable move-in fees. A new bill introduced in the Illinois Senate aims to address these rental fee practices.

Bally’s drops racial preferences for Chicago casino IPO

In a legal victory for advocates of equal investment opportunity, Bally’s has eliminated racial preferences from its initial public offering for the casino it is building in River West.

What a retailer’s rebate reboot tells you about the pricing game

Menards just changed the rules on its longstanding rebate program – in the consumer’s favor. An act of kindness...or cleverness?

Pedestrian activity on State Street in Loop approaching pre-pandemic levels

A new ‘State of the Loop’ report from Chicago Loop Alliance for the first quarter of 2025 shows gains in pedestrian traffic and arts attendance, but investment in public transit is needed to maintain economic progress.

Trump signs memo to combat invasive carp threatening Great Lakes

President Trump has signed a memorandum to bolster efforts against invasive carp in the Great Lakes, with Illinois supporting the Brandon Road Interbasin Project. This initiative aims to protect the region’s vital ecosystem and economy.

19th century row houses in historic district for sale amid fraud allegations

Three historic row houses on the Near North Side are listed for sale after a foreclosure saga linked to a failed high-rise plan that cost investors over $50 million.