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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Homeowners are facing staggering property tax increases, with bills rising by an average of $1,700 this year. These increases, analysts warn, are driving up rents in popular neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Old Town.
With a 36-story apartment tower set to rise in Old Town, and the city approving more high-rises, residents call for vigilance to protect their neighborhood’s historic integrity.
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced a special property tax exemption for World War II veterans, permanently exempting them from property taxes. This well-deserved tax break should now be expanded to Korea and Vietnam veterans.
