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.
Pilsen homeowners outraged over increase in property taxes
Pilsen homeowners are outraged over an increase in taxes they say is leaving some unable to pay.
Pilsen homeowners are outraged over an increase in taxes they say is leaving some unable to pay.
High rent is here to stay, researchers warn
Rent researcher Jon Leckie talks about the current state of the rental industry in the United States and which cities are seeing the sharpest increases.
Rent researcher Jon Leckie talks about the current state of the rental industry in the United States and which cities are seeing the sharpest increases.
Chicago gets $60M from HUD to fight homelessness
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and federal officials announced a massive grant to support Chicago's homeless Thursday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and federal officials announced a massive grant to support Chicago's homeless Thursday.
Chicago receives $60M grant to address homelessness
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and federal officials announced a massive grant to support Chicago's homeless Thursday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and federal officials announced a massive grant to support Chicago's homeless Thursday.
America is more rent-burdened than ever: These cities take the biggest chunk of your budget
Renters in these U.S. cities pay, on average, more than 30% of their income in rent.
Renters in these U.S. cities pay, on average, more than 30% of their income in rent.
'Forever Chi': Chicago mayoral candidate Ja'Mal Green lays out tax relief proposal
The proposal called “Forever Chi” addresses the property tax crisis, which is leading to foreclosures and people leaving the city.
The proposal called “Forever Chi” addresses the property tax crisis, which is leading to foreclosures and people leaving the city.
Logan Square tenants stage rent strike after two weeks of failing heat
Twenty-one tenants in a Logan Square apartment complex said they informed their management company about problems with the heat on Dec. 10 and nothing was fixed until People?s Gas workers showed up two weeks later.
Twenty-one tenants in a Logan Square apartment complex said they informed their management company about problems with the heat on Dec. 10 and nothing was fixed until People?s Gas workers showed up two weeks later.
How is the housing market shaping up in 2023?
Jim Starwalt, broker and owner of Better Homes and Gardens' Star Home Team, forecasts the housing market outlook for the New Year.
Jim Starwalt, broker and owner of Better Homes and Gardens' Star Home Team, forecasts the housing market outlook for the New Year.
Tenants of senior Chicago apartment left without heat on Christmas
In addition to the weekend's woes, activists said the building is often without heat, washers and dryers are regularly broken, and the building has a rodent problem and an influx of bed bugs.
In addition to the weekend's woes, activists said the building is often without heat, washers and dryers are regularly broken, and the building has a rodent problem and an influx of bed bugs.
Developers propose $1 billion in work to help La Salle Street revitalization
Developers proposed more than $1 billion in renovations to classic downtown buildings along and near La Salle Street in response to an offer of public subsidies, city officials disclosed.
Developers proposed more than $1 billion in renovations to classic downtown buildings along and near La Salle Street in response to an offer of public subsidies, city officials disclosed.
Netflix's new horror show 'The Watcher' could be influencing house hunting
Millions of people have been tuning in to Netflix's new show "The Watcher." With the new horror show, soon-to-be home owners are asking new questions about properties before they buy. Jim Starwalt with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate explains what information agents can and can't disclose to buyers.
Millions of people have been tuning in to Netflix's new show "The Watcher." With the new horror show, soon-to-be home owners are asking new questions about properties before they buy. Jim Starwalt with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate explains what information agents can and can't disclose to buyers.