Mayor Brandon Johnson envisions getting the empty lots into the hands of developers ready to build mixed-use districts or other projects.
City puts hundreds of vacant lots up for sale, part of several initiatives to kickstart development
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Illinois homeowners’ insurance premiums up 50% over three years, according to new report
The increase in Illinois was second only to Utah.
Social Security Administration probes origin of website portal outage
The Social Security Administration said Tuesday that it is investigating the root cause of website outages that have affected the “my Social Security” portal where recipients access their benefits.
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ is unlikely to free businesses from uncertainty surrounding trade policy
President Donald Trump says his tariff announcements slated for Wednesday will amount to a “Liberation Day” for the United States.
Lawmakers from 4 states — including Illinois — weigh whether to give athletes a tax break on NIL earnings
At least four states — Illinois, Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana — are considering giving college athletes tax breaks on endorsement income.
Filmmaker Joe Boi Releases ‘Reel Heroes,’ a Cinematic Guide to Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life
Independent filmmaker and director Joe Boi has announced the release of his new book, Reel Heroes.
Northwestern dining hall staff back at work after strike, but no agreement reached
The workers’ union said a strike could resume at any time.
South Shore fare hikes coming; state aid sought to continue operations
A previously announced 10% fare increase for South Shore Line passengers is expected this year, to be followed by future price hikes to keep up with inflation.
Trump tariffs on steel and aluminum could squeeze Chicago apartment developers, leading to higher rents
Steel and aluminum are essential for high-rise construction, and are often cheaper to produce in countries like China, Mexico or Canada, one expert said.
Barrington Hills 5-bedroom house with 2 mudrooms and a dog-washing station: $3.8M
This new-construction home at 20 Creekside Lane, Barrington Hills, has a saltwater pool along with a sauna and a home theater.