Two competing ordinances would rewrite Chicago renting for the first time since the 1980s. Both build a rental registry. They split on whether your landlord needs a reason not to renew your lease.
Chicago-area search interest in Logan Square jumped 25% in eight weeks while new-construction permits run 48% ahead of last year. Two datasets, one direction — and what it means if you're apartment hunting.
Zillow's new research says the national housing deficit finally stopped growing — and its worst-shortage rankings are all coastal metros. What Chicago's absence from those lists does and doesn't mean for anyone weighing a move.
Grant Park sits on top of more rail than almost any festival site in America. What's confirmed for July 30-August 2, what last year's service plan looked like, and when the 2026 announcements should land.
We pulled every new-construction permit from Chicago's open data portal: citywide activity is up 4.8%, the Near West Side leads by a wide margin, and two West Side neighborhoods cracked the top ten.
New York's Fair Fares expansion made headlines. Chicagoland's own reduced-fare program covers every Metra line in six counties — and its future is an early test for the new transit authority.
The Chicago Fed put hard numbers on what Chicagoland homeowners feel at every renewal — and the reform Springfield just passed leaves a gap you should plan around.
Discover the best casual restaurants in Arlington Heights for 2025. From farm-to-table dining at Scratchboard Kitchen to authentic Mexican at Mago Grill & Cantina, explore comfort food, new restaurant openings, and downtown dining hotspots.
Discover the best family-friendly restaurants in Arlington Heights, IL for 2025. From kid-approved menus to fun dining experiences, find budget-friendly eateries the whole family will love.
Is Chicago actually growing again, or is that just PR spin? It’s real. The city added more than twenty thousand people in the latest census window — which is awkward for the “Chicago is dying” crowd. A big chunk came…
