Week in Review: Boy killed in hate crime • Alderman targets street takeovers • risky social media challenge

A 6-year-old boy and his mother were attacked over their Muslim faith in a Chicago suburb, resulting in the boy's death; an alderman is calling for a new approach to thwart 'street takeovers; and a viral social media trend is landing teens in custody.

Illinois homebuyers must earn this much to afford a typical home

When it comes to Illinois, how much money a person has to earn to afford a home is not as jaw-dropping by comparison.

More young homebuyers seek family loans to secure first homes
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More young people are turning to their parents to help buy their first homes. Gerri Willis has more on how many buyers are getting a loan from their family.

Airbnb guest stays at rental for 500+ days without paying, refuses to leave

Airbnb guest Elizabeth Hirschhorn rented a guesthouse for a long-term stay in 2021 but has since remained in the unit for over 540 days — without paying rent.

This 'probably haunted' former funeral home is on the market

A “stunning property" and historic former funeral home is for sale in Massachusetts, but buyers beware: it’s probably haunted.

$2 billion Powerball winner buys large Bel Air mansion; take a look inside

People often ponder what they would do if they won the lottery. Having won the largest-ever Powerball jackpot of $2 billion in November, a California man had more reason to dwell it.

New affordable housing coming to Humboldt Park
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A dedication ceremony on Friday marked the opening of some new affordable housing in Humboldt Park.

Dearborn's historic 'Kingsbury Castle' goes up for sale

From the ornate living room to the brick fireplace to the elaborate chandeliers and original windows - but the 8,000-square-foot Tudor's most intriguing feature is the turret.

Pretty in pink: Hudson, Wis. short-term rental owner creates real-life Barbie dreamhouse

A week before the Barbie movie opened last month, Brooke Fleetwood decided to paint one of her short-term rentals, a 100-year-old Victorian home formerly known as the Goth Castle, pink as well to take advantage of Barbie mania.