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300 people displaced as judge approves Hawthorne Race Course sale

Aug 10

Rental listing adds $200 'work-from-home fee'

Jul 24

South suburban families displaced nearly a month after tornadoes

The weight of the damage remains visible throughout some neighborhoods, with damaged homes, fallen trees, and debris still scattered across yards.

Aug 24

Mayor, aldermen advance competing proposals on renter protections

Jul 20

Bipartisan housing bill becomes law without Trump's signature

Jul 12

Trump says he won't sign housing bill

Jul 10

Prolonged AC failures at suburban apartments as extreme heat continues

Jul 1

North suburban woman wins $2.5M verdict in pesticide exposure case

Jun 30

'It's a yawn': Trump downplays housing bill

Jun 30

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Trump says he 'will not sign' bipartisan housing bill, but doesn't threaten veto either

Jul 10

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Housing bill aimed at addressing affordability passes US Senate

Jun 23

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City failing to protect people from displacement near Obama Center: Illinois Answers investigation

May 9

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City council passes ordinance to proactively inspect rental housing

Apr 11

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Mayor Johnson replaces CHA Board Chair after appointment of CHA CEO

Apr 1

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Governor's proposal aimed at easing housing shortage struggles

Mar 28

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Building condemned at suburban apartment complex amid heating problems

Jan 30

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How Digs with Dignity helps families transitioning out of homelessness

Dec 7, 2025

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Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes rental housing ordinance

Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced Monday a renters' ordinance.

Jun 29

Trump berates Senate Republicans over Iran war vote after calling off bill signing

Congress approved broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering housing costs

Jun 25

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City of Chicago sues Airbnb, Slumber Stay for alleged shared housing ordinance violations

The City of Chicago is suing air Airbnb, saying the company is breaking the city's shared housing ordinance.

Jun 23

Congress passes bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply, lowering prices

The House gave final approval Tuesday to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year's midterm elections.

Jun 23

Some suburban mayors push back on Pritzker's affordable housing initiative

There is growing opposition to one of the signature pieces of legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker is pushing for this year.

May 15