Proposal in Springfield seeks to stop evictions spurred by police calls
Months after a mom of three young kids spoke out about how she was pushed out of her Richton Park home after her family’s calls to police, housing advocates are pushing a measure in Springfield to ban the use of so-called crime-free ordinances.
Months after a mom of three young kids spoke out about how she was pushed out of her Richton Park home after her family’s calls to police, housing advocates are pushing a measure in Springfield to ban the use of so-called crime-free ordinances.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
Housing is expensive for a record half of American renters, study shows
A new Harvard analysis reveals soaring housing costs put a financial strain on millions of renters, with prices spiking during the pandemic.
A new Harvard analysis reveals soaring housing costs put a financial strain on millions of renters, with prices spiking during the pandemic.
Cities converting old motels into apartment buildings amid housing shortage
People are having a hard time finding housing across the country. So, cities are renovating old buildings for more housing. Chelsea Torres is in Charlotte where an old motel will soon be an apartment building.
People are having a hard time finding housing across the country. So, cities are renovating old buildings for more housing. Chelsea Torres is in Charlotte where an old motel will soon be an apartment building.
About 24% of renters in America say they can no longer afford their rent, study says
While buying a home is an issue for some, covering the cost of rent every month is becoming a growing burden for many, based on findings from Intuit Credit Karma.
While buying a home is an issue for some, covering the cost of rent every month is becoming a growing burden for many, based on findings from Intuit Credit Karma.
Housing affordability plummeted to lowest level on record in 2023
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
New affordable housing opens on Chicago's NW Side
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday celebrated the opening of the Maria Elena Housing Development in Albany Park.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday celebrated the opening of the Maria Elena Housing Development in Albany Park.
New affordable housing opens on Chicago's NW Side
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday celebrated the opening of the Maria Elena Housing Development in Albany Park.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday celebrated the opening of the Maria Elena Housing Development in Albany Park.
Take a tour of Santa's house on Zillow
Who doesn't want a sneak peek inside Santa's home?!
Who doesn't want a sneak peek inside Santa's home?!
Cook County property tax bills available online
Cook County property owners no longer have to wait to find out how much they'll have to pay for their upcoming tax bills.
Cook County property owners no longer have to wait to find out how much they'll have to pay for their upcoming tax bills.
Mortgage rates skyrocketing across the country
The average long-term mortgage rate is just under eight percent right now.
The average long-term mortgage rate is just under eight percent right now.
Housing development by Bloomingdale Trail aims to counter rising costs in Logan Square
As the cost of housing rises faster in Logan Square than much of Chicago, construction has begun on a new affordable housing development aimed at keeping longtime residents in place.
As the cost of housing rises faster in Logan Square than much of Chicago, construction has begun on a new affordable housing development aimed at keeping longtime residents in place.
Broadway Armory to serve as Chicago's newest migrant shelter
Thursday night in Edgewater, city leaders told neighbors the Broadway Armory will serve as the city's newest shelter for migrants.
Thursday night in Edgewater, city leaders told neighbors the Broadway Armory will serve as the city's newest shelter for migrants.
Homeownership is the new hot wedding gift
Newlyweds are asking for cash to help with buying their first house in lieu of more traditional wedding presents.
Newlyweds are asking for cash to help with buying their first house in lieu of more traditional wedding presents.
First installment of Cook County property taxes are due today
The first installment of the Cook County property taxes is due Monday.
The first installment of the Cook County property taxes is due Monday.
City leaders break ground on Bronzeville Lakefront Project
The Bronzeville Lakefront Project is now underway after years of delays. The redevelopment of the former Michael Reece Hospital campus will bring new offices, housing and more to the Chicago's South Side.
The Bronzeville Lakefront Project is now underway after years of delays. The redevelopment of the former Michael Reece Hospital campus will bring new offices, housing and more to the Chicago's South Side.
Home prices could drop through 2023: Zillow
Home prices and mortgage rates could drop through 2023, according to a survey of economists by Zillow. But economic uncertainty and recession fears remain.
Home prices and mortgage rates could drop through 2023, according to a survey of economists by Zillow. But economic uncertainty and recession fears remain.
Lightfoot backs 3 subsidized housing plans for LaSalle Street corridor
Leaving her mark on a downtown redevelopment effort in the final weeks of her administration, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is naming three plans for mixed-income housing as eligible for city subsidies.
Leaving her mark on a downtown redevelopment effort in the final weeks of her administration, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is naming three plans for mixed-income housing as eligible for city subsidies.
Lightfoot backs 3 subsidized housing plans for LaSalle Street corridor
Leaving her mark on a downtown redevelopment effort in the final weeks of her administration, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is naming three plans for mixed-income housing as eligible for city subsidies.
Leaving her mark on a downtown redevelopment effort in the final weeks of her administration, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is naming three plans for mixed-income housing as eligible for city subsidies.
Illinois Senate passes bill requiring AC for affordable housing
A new measure has been passed by the Illinois Senate requiring affordable housing units to have air conditioning. The bill comes after three women died from heat in a Rogers Park apartment building last summer.
A new measure has been passed by the Illinois Senate requiring affordable housing units to have air conditioning. The bill comes after three women died from heat in a Rogers Park apartment building last summer.