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Chicago officials consider banning Lincoln Park music fest over noise
Over 300 noise complaints flooded Chicago's 911 dispatch during last year's Lincoln Park Music Fest, fueling a proposed city ordinance that could permanently silence the 15-year-old event (Chicago Pol
Hollywood's 2026 property tax proposal to fund essential services
A small, independent film studio on Sunset Boulevard, already grappling with rising production costs, estimates an additional $50,000 annual property tax burden under the new proposal, forcing it to c
Common freestyles at Obama Center, honoring Fred Hampton and Operation Push
At the Obama Center's opening ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 2026, rapper Common delivered a freestyle that namechecked Fred Hampton, a Black Panther leader assassinated in 1969, alongside a tribute t
Service dogs are a critical resource for handlers
In Austin, Texas, a man's viral crowdfunding effort to secure his PTSD service dog's future spotlights a critical paradox: these animals provide life-sustaining support, yet their handlers often face
Storms Knock Out Power on Southwest Side, Down Trees
Approximately 14,000 homes and businesses in Chicago's Far Southwest Side lost power following Wednesday's storms, with thousands still waiting for restoration as of Thursday morning, according to Blo
Chicago Panel Approves $200M Public Funding for Foundry Park
Developers of Foundry Park, a megadevelopment on Chicago's former Lincoln Yards site, are set to receive over $200 million in public funding for infrastructure.
The Bear Final Season Trailer Drops, Teasing Crossroads
After dramatically quitting the food industry in Season 4, Carmy is back in the kitchen, preparing for 'one last dinner service' in the newly released trailer for 'The Bear's' final season.
Pride Month theater: Diverse queer stories and mainstream events
In Santa Maria, California, audiences attending Disney's 'Frozen' can now participate in a Pride Night pre-show experience, complete with raffles from a local LGBTQ+ center, reports the Santa Maria Su
West Side Project breaks ground on music hall and retail
Chicago's City Council recently approved a $55 million tax break for the 1901 Project, a $7 billion development now breaking ground on the Near West Side.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill to protect homeowners' equity
Cook County was recently found liable in a class-action lawsuit, ordered to pay damages to 2,500 property owners.
31st Street Beach swim advisory issued due to high bacteria
Just a day after a swim advisory was issued for 31st Street Beach due to high E.
Lollapalooza Reveals 2026 Aftershow Lineup With Global and Local Acts
Paris Paloma will kick off the Lollapalooza 2026 aftershows on Tuesday, July 28, at Metro Chicago.
Gun shop stays open despite federal violations
A gun allegedly used to kill a Chicago police officer came from a Range USA store in Merrillville, Indiana.
Chicago Housing Authority Fails Residents on Safe Housing Access
Nearly 400 Chicago Housing Authority households are trapped on waitlists to move, with 150 requests labeled as emergencies, while 18% of the agency's units sit vacant and uninhabitable, according to W
Avondale petition for new library gains strong community and aldermanic support
Over 800 Avondale residents signed a petition for a new public library branch in less than a week, according to Block Club Chicago .
Rising Rates Slow Housing Sales, Prices Begin to Adjust
In Albuquerque, a home listed for $689,000 in November accepted an offer of $620,000 this week, illustrating how quickly seller leverage is eroding in some regions.
Alabama's Top Affordable First-Time Homebuyer Markets
Despite Alabama's reputation for affordability, the inventory of homes under $200,000, a crucial price point for many first-time buyers, has plummeted by 25% statewide in just the last year, according
Retirees are trading big cities for small towns in a major reshuffle
In 2023, a record 60% of relocating retirees chose towns under 50,000, according to the Retirement Living Survey.
Remote work's 2026 housing market shifts challenge city attractiveness
Between late 2019 and late 2021, US house prices surged by 23.
Austin's Housing Boom: How a 30% Supply Surge Is Reversing Rental Growth
The latest housing market trends in Austin reveal a dramatic reversal, as a 30% surge in housing supply from 2015 to 2024 has caused a decade of runaway rental growth to grind to a halt.
The Remote Work Shift: What It Means for Our City's Rental Market
The widespread adoption of remote work has fundamentally realigned where we live, work, and pay for housing, profoundly impacting our city's rental market. This shift is driving new migration patterns, volatile rental prices, and a structural change in real estate development.
Remote Work Drove More Than Half of the Pandemic Housing Price Boom, Economists Find
Economists have found that the widespread shift to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic was the primary driver of the U.S. housing price boom, accounting for more than half of the overall price growth. This fundamental change in demand for larger homes and different locations was not driven by speculation or low interest rates alone.
The Midwest Affordability Paradox: Why the Region's Cheap Homes Are Getting More Expensive
The Midwest housing market is experiencing an affordability paradox where its relative affordability attracts buyers, but a chronic inventory shortage fuels rapid price growth. This dynamic creates a competitive landscape requiring buyers to set realistic expectations.
5 Reasons Property Owners Choose Galt Insurance for Customized Coverage
Choosing the right property insurance is a critical decision for any business owner. With a complex market and rising operational challenges, securing adequate and cost-effective coverage is more important than ever. Thi…
How Spirit to Wealth Ends the Capital Raising Headache for Real Estate Developers
For real estate developers, securing timely and adequate capital is often the most significant hurdle between a blueprint and a completed project. The traditional capital raising process can be a protracted ordeal, fraug…
What Is Your Celebration Home Worth? Start With Kim Hawk’s Free Market Analysis
Kim Hawk offers a free market analysis for Celebration homeowners to determine their property's worth, providing valuable insights for potential sales or future planning. Her extensive local knowledge as a founding resident informs this crucial first step in the selling process.
Getting to Know FinanceCorp: The Essentials for Western Australian Home Buyers
FinanceCorp offers credit assistance to home buyers in Western Australia and across Australia, guiding them through the lending process. Their mortgage brokers explain and compare loan options from a panel of lenders, supporting clients from first-time buyers to investors.
MSI to Reopen South Entrance with $22M Project
For the first time in over a century, the grand south entrance of Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, once the main gateway to the 1893 World's Fair, will reopen to the public, according
H&H Bagels opens first Chicago store in Fulton Market
Get ready, Chicago! For the first time in its history, H&H Bagels is opening a company-owned store outside of New York, choosing Fulton Market for its bold expansion at 164 N. Peoria St. This move bri
Latino Independents Fight to Keep Names on November Ballot
To get on the ballot for Illinois' 4th Congressional District in 2026, independent candidate Ald.