South Shore tenants demand action over rising rent, maintenance problems
Chicago residents at Oglesby Towers are demanding answers about rising housing costs, saying their rent payments are unpredictable and maintenance problems remain unresolved.
Chicago residents at Oglesby Towers are demanding answers about rising housing costs, saying their rent payments are unpredictable and maintenance problems remain unresolved.
Chicago tenants demand action over rising rent, maintenance problems
Chicago residents at Oglesby Towers are demanding answers about rising housing costs as they say their rent payments have become unpredictable.
Chicago residents at Oglesby Towers are demanding answers about rising housing costs as they say their rent payments have become unpredictable.
River North condo owner raises balcony safety concerns at 54-story high-rise
A River North condo owner is raising concerns about deteriorating balconies at a downtown high-rise, pointing to exposed metal reinforcement and crumbling building material he fears could eventually fall onto people below.
A River North condo owner is raising concerns about deteriorating balconies at a downtown high-rise, pointing to exposed metal reinforcement and crumbling building material he fears could eventually fall onto people below.
Real estate report: Chicago a rare balanced market
In most of the country's largest cities, home buyers have a clear advantage over sellers. But that's not the case in Chicago. According to a real estate report released by Redfin, Chicago has a balanced market.
In most of the country's largest cities, home buyers have a clear advantage over sellers. But that's not the case in Chicago. According to a real estate report released by Redfin, Chicago has a balanced market.
70-year-old Chicago woman still waiting for safe home despite city promises
70-year-old Yvette Thomas says conditions at her South Michigan Avenue apartment remain unsafe, with the elevator still out of service despite the mayor's earlier promise to hold the landlord accountable.
70-year-old Yvette Thomas says conditions at her South Michigan Avenue apartment remain unsafe, with the elevator still out of service despite the mayor's earlier promise to hold the landlord accountable.
70-year-old Chicago woman still waiting for safe home despite city promises
70-year-old Yvette Thomas says conditions at her South Michigan Avenue apartment remain unsafe, with the elevator still out of service despite the mayor's earlier promise to hold the landlord accountable.
70-year-old Yvette Thomas says conditions at her South Michigan Avenue apartment remain unsafe, with the elevator still out of service despite the mayor's earlier promise to hold the landlord accountable.
Chicago alders consider tenant rights, heat safety rules and parking meter deal
Chicago alders will convene today to discuss several topics, including competing plans that could change renter protections and landlord rules.
Chicago alders will convene today to discuss several topics, including competing plans that could change renter protections and landlord rules.
Chicago mom of three living above fire-damaged apartments waits for CHA transfer
A Chicago mother says she and her three children have been living above two fire-damaged apartments for more than four months while waiting for the Chicago Housing Authority to relocate them.
A Chicago mother says she and her three children have been living above two fire-damaged apartments for more than four months while waiting for the Chicago Housing Authority to relocate them.
Chicago mom of three living above fire-damaged apartments waits for CHA transfer
A Chicago mother says she and her three children have been living above two fire-damaged apartments for more than four months while waiting for the Chicago Housing Authority to relocate them.
A Chicago mother says she and her three children have been living above two fire-damaged apartments for more than four months while waiting for the Chicago Housing Authority to relocate them.
Protecting renters ordinance passes committee, raised interest rates | The Chicago Report
A housing committee passed Mayor Johnson's protecting renters ordinance today. And, the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
A housing committee passed Mayor Johnson's protecting renters ordinance today. And, the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago renter protection plan advances after changes: Here's what's included
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's renter protection plan just cleared its first test, but it's been scaled back. Here's what is included and what happens next.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's renter protection plan just cleared its first test, but it's been scaled back. Here's what is included and what happens next.
City responds after 70-year-old pleads to escape unsafe Chicago apartment
More than half a dozen city departments and agencies have responded to the property, examining conditions ranging from unsecured mailboxes to vacant units.
More than half a dozen city departments and agencies have responded to the property, examining conditions ranging from unsecured mailboxes to vacant units.
City responds after 70-year-old pleads to escape unsafe Chicago apartment
A broken elevator has left 70-year-old Yvette Thomas relying on the stairs to get in and out of her South Side apartment building. Now, even the stairwell is raising concerns.
A broken elevator has left 70-year-old Yvette Thomas relying on the stairs to get in and out of her South Side apartment building. Now, even the stairwell is raising concerns.
Chicago renters could see new protections under Mayor Johnson's proposed ordinance
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing the Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO), a package of tenant protections aimed at limiting certain landlord fees, reducing no-fault evictions and strengthening renters' rights.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing the Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO), a package of tenant protections aimed at limiting certain landlord fees, reducing no-fault evictions and strengthening renters' rights.
Chicago renters could get new protections under Mayor Johnson's proposed ordinance
Tonight, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson took questions about a new ordinance he's pushing to protect renters in the city from extra fees and evictions.
Tonight, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson took questions about a new ordinance he's pushing to protect renters in the city from extra fees and evictions.
70-year-old Chicago tenant pleads for safe housing: 'I just want to get out of this apartment alive'
A 70-year-old South Side tenant says a broken elevator has left her trapped in her third-floor apartment for more than eight months and unable to attend medical appointments.
A 70-year-old South Side tenant says a broken elevator has left her trapped in her third-floor apartment for more than eight months and unable to attend medical appointments.
70-year-old Chicago tenant pleads for safe housing: 'I just want to get out of this apartment alive'
A 70-year-old South Side tenant says a broken elevator has left her trapped in her third-floor apartment for more than eight months and unable to attend medical appointments.
A 70-year-old South Side tenant says a broken elevator has left her trapped in her third-floor apartment for more than eight months and unable to attend medical appointments.
Illinois Realtors launches effort to boost housing supply
Illinois Realtors’ Jeff Baker explains how a new initiative aims to remove local building barriers and increase the state’s housing supply.
Illinois Realtors’ Jeff Baker explains how a new initiative aims to remove local building barriers and increase the state’s housing supply.
The million-dollar home is becoming surprisingly normal
A seven-figure price tag is becoming increasingly common as rising home values redefine what counts as luxury across the U.S. housing market.
A seven-figure price tag is becoming increasingly common as rising home values redefine what counts as luxury across the U.S. housing market.
Historic Evanston home sells for just the second time in 143 years
An Evanston home built in 1883 has sold for the second time in its history. Kenny Hilbig, global real estate advisor at Jameson Sotheby's International Realty, joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the sale and what makes the historic property so special.
An Evanston home built in 1883 has sold for the second time in its history. Kenny Hilbig, global real estate advisor at Jameson Sotheby's International Realty, joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the sale and what makes the historic property so special.