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Your latest news coming out of Chicagoland and beyond.
Habitat for Humanity expands to Chicago's West Side
Habitat for Humanity is now helping families in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Habitat for Humanity Chicago Executive Director Jennifer Parks joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the expansion.
Habitat for Humanity is now helping families in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Habitat for Humanity Chicago Executive Director Jennifer Parks joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the expansion.
Want $9,500? Move to Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin! | ChicagoLIVE
Fond du Lac is seeking to attract new residents as Wisconsin’s population declines, including financial incentives for relocation. Sadie Howell, president and CEO of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, discusses the effort.
Fond du Lac is seeking to attract new residents as Wisconsin’s population declines, including financial incentives for relocation. Sadie Howell, president and CEO of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, discusses the effort.
President Trump delays signing housing bill, ties support to voter citizenship measure
President Donald Trump postponed signing a bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering home prices, saying he wants Congress to first pass legislation requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to vote in federal elections.
President Donald Trump postponed signing a bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering home prices, saying he wants Congress to first pass legislation requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to vote in federal elections.
Why President Trump canceled the signing of the bipartisan housing bill
President Donald Trump has canceled the signing of a bill aimed at lowering housing costs. Trump wants Congress to first pass the Save America Act before signing the housing legislation into law.
President Donald Trump has canceled the signing of a bill aimed at lowering housing costs. Trump wants Congress to first pass the Save America Act before signing the housing legislation into law.
Trump cancels signing of housing affordability bill
President Donald Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he wouldn't sign the bipartisan legislation until the SAVE America Act was passed.
President Donald Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he wouldn't sign the bipartisan legislation until the SAVE America Act was passed.
Chicago sues Airbnb, host over alleged illegal rentals
Chicago is taking Airbnb to court over alleged illegal short-term rentals. Here's what city leaders say.
Chicago is taking Airbnb to court over alleged illegal short-term rentals. Here's what city leaders say.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a month as Iran deal progresses
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
Home sellers could boost offers by thousands with this surprising paint color
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
Limited stair access in affordable housing raises safety concerns
Ald. Matt Martin (47th) joins Good Day Chicago to discuss affordable housing and efforts to address safety concerns
Ald. Matt Martin (47th) joins Good Day Chicago to discuss affordable housing and efforts to address safety concerns
Downtown Chicago rent prices reach an all-time high
Rent prices in downtown Chicago are reaching record highs as apartment construction slows.
Rent prices in downtown Chicago are reaching record highs as apartment construction slows.
Riverdale homeowner's nearly $17K tax bill raises questions about Cook County assessments
Critics of Cook County’s assessment system, including incoming Assessor Patrick Hynes and engineer Vaughn Harrison, say her bill appears to be an extreme outlier and may warrant correction.
Critics of Cook County’s assessment system, including incoming Assessor Patrick Hynes and engineer Vaughn Harrison, say her bill appears to be an extreme outlier and may warrant correction.
Riverdale homeowner's nearly $17K property tax bill draws scrutiny of Cook County assessments
Tatiana Squire, a single mother in Riverdale, says a property tax bill of more than $16,000 has turned her dream of homeownership into a financial crisis.
Tatiana Squire, a single mother in Riverdale, says a property tax bill of more than $16,000 has turned her dream of homeownership into a financial crisis.
Former CHA official accused of taking $421K in kickbacks tied to housing contracts
A former Chicago Housing Authority official and a construction company owner have been indicted on federal fraud charges from an alleged kickback scheme involving millions of dollars in public housing contracts.
A former Chicago Housing Authority official and a construction company owner have been indicted on federal fraud charges from an alleged kickback scheme involving millions of dollars in public housing contracts.
Mayor Johnson pushes new tenant protections amid debate over rental costs
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's chief policy officer Jung Yoon discusses a proposed Tenant Bill of Rights that would ban certain renter fees, create a rental unit registry and establish new resources for tenants and landlords across the city.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's chief policy officer Jung Yoon discusses a proposed Tenant Bill of Rights that would ban certain renter fees, create a rental unit registry and establish new resources for tenants and landlords across the city.
Senate Dems introduce housing legislation package | The Chicago Report
Senate Democrats came out with surprise legislation when it comes to housing in Illinois. There's eight bills and three days left in session. Here's what we know.
Senate Democrats came out with surprise legislation when it comes to housing in Illinois. There's eight bills and three days left in session. Here's what we know.
Why Chicago-area homes may disappear from Zillow | ChicagoLIVE
The company that distributes most of the Chicago area's home listings may be cutting off Zillow's access to those properties. We have Axios reporter Carrie Shepherd to break it all down.
The company that distributes most of the Chicago area's home listings may be cutting off Zillow's access to those properties. We have Axios reporter Carrie Shepherd to break it all down.
Chicago's North Side housing market is on fire | The Chicago Report
We all know Chicago's housing market is on fire, but much of the buzz is on the city's North Side, where there is a lot of competition and bidding wars.
We all know Chicago's housing market is on fire, but much of the buzz is on the city's North Side, where there is a lot of competition and bidding wars.
House hunting? Data suggests the most affordable cities to buy a home
Homeownership may still be possible – just in different cities. A new study reveals the most affordable U.S. housing markets in 2026.
Homeownership may still be possible – just in different cities. A new study reveals the most affordable U.S. housing markets in 2026.
Cook County Land Bank reaches milestone with 2,500th redevelopment project in Garfield Park
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle highlights a milestone as the Cook County Land Bank Authority celebrates its 2,500th redeveloped property, including 17 new homes built in Garfield Park through its vacant-property revitalization program.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle highlights a milestone as the Cook County Land Bank Authority celebrates its 2,500th redeveloped property, including 17 new homes built in Garfield Park through its vacant-property revitalization program.