With a glowing endorsement by the Chicago Tribune, Fritz Kaegi is leaning on his record of data-driven reform as he fights a primary challenge from Patrick Hynes, a candidate Kaegi claims is ‘bankrolled’ by tax appeal attorneys.

America’s ‘Mother Road’ has a new beginning. Formally linking the Great Lakes to the Pacific, the Chicago City Council passed a resolution designating Navy Pier as the official starting point of historic Route 66.

In the heart of what was once the nation’s most infamous public housing project, a 137-year-old church is being gutted for $1.4 million condos – anchoring a luxury transition that developers are rebranding as ‘Gold Coast West.’

Just 80 miles from Chicago, the ‘Newport of the West’ trades skyscrapers for Gilded Age mansions. From mail boat jumps to the historic Shore Path, Lake Geneva is the quintessential getaway. It’s an era away, only closer.

Chicago’s new Residential Lease gives renters the right to terminate leases early due to threats, offering crucial protections for victims of domestic violence but extra costs for landlords.

With the Fed’s recent rate cut to 3.5-3.75 percent, prospective home buyers in Chicago face a challenging housing market, as inflation and political turmoil inflate costs. Expect mortgage rates to remain above 6 percent into 2027.

Chicago homeowners are getting soaked by rising property taxes.

Chicago’s busy State/Lake elevated station will close for demolition and a complete reconstruction – beginning on January 5, 2026 – as part of a three-year project aimed at improving accessibility and safety.

Homeowners in Chicago are reeling from unprecedented property tax increases, leading many to contemplate selling their homes and moving to rental apartments.

Chicago is one of four confirmed locations for this year’s live, nationwide broadcast.