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Roving enforcement cameras hit the road to curb obstructive parking downtown

The Smart Streets pilot program, now testing with eight camera-equipped vehicles, aims to discourage obstructive parking while boosting efficiency for commercial loading zones.

Halloween’s ghostly spirit chills Chicago housing market

As the wind howls and shadows creep, a different kind of haunting has gripped the housing market this Halloween season. ‘Stigmatized properties’ once shunned for their ghostly tales are now attracting curious buyers.

Loop’s summer economy rebounds with surge in events and investment

The Chicago Loop saw a significant economic boost this summer, driven by major events and office investments, as detailed in the latest State of the Loop report released by the Chicago Loop Alliance.

Saint John’s Resort: A heavenly getaway for gastronomy, golf, and a good cause

Just miles from downtown Detroit, the newly revamped St. John’s Resort combines luxury and philanthropy, donating all profits to education and humanitarian efforts.

Apartment owners push back against new anti-gentrification ordinance

Owners in Northwest and West Side neighborhoods are voicing their dissatisfaction with the newly enacted Northwest Side Housing Preservation Ordinance. Many believe it infringes on their property rights and threatens their financial stability.

Chicago honors iconic architect with street naming

The City of Chicago will honor renowned architect Benjamin H. Marshall by designating East Lake Shore Drive as Honorary Benjamin Marshall Way during a ceremony on October 23, celebrating Marshall’s impact on Chicago’s architectural landscape.

TIF support boosts residential conversion in Chicago’s Loop

The City Council has approved $28 million in TIF funding for the transformation of an office building at 79 West Monroe Street into 117 mixed-income residential units, marking a significant step in adaptive reuse in downtown Chicago.

Don’t send your kids to college

In our emerging economy, learning how to do something, like carpentry, may have more value than going to a university for four expensive years.

Anti-gentrification ordinance will hurt building owners

The attack on private property rights could cost you money and loss of control over your property.

Chicago home buyers soon may lock in mortgages in 5 percent range

The downward slide of interest rates continues, sparking renewed interest by Chicago home buyers who hope to lock in an affordable mortgage this autumn and winter.