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Five Challengers Crowd Ald. Derrick Curtis's 18th Ward Reelection Bid

Ald. Derrick Curtis is seeking a fourth term representing Chicago's 18th Ward, and this time he's got five people standing in his way: Joshua Barksdale, Nicole Allison, Artemiza “Tammy” Chavez, Glenford Flowers Jr. and Toni C. Galloway. All five, however, are currently facing objections to their nominating petitions that could still knock them off the February ballot.

Chicago, IL · 1d
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Chicago Couldn't Move The Bean, but It Once Lifted an Entire City Block

Chicago has never been a city that shies away from unusual ideas, but its latest attempt to move a major landmark didn't exactly go according to plan. On November 8, 2026, hundreds of people gathered in Millennium Park to push the city's famous Bean sculpture seven inches to the left. Despite their enthusiasm, the 110-ton stainless steel structure didn't budge. The event was inspired by an internet conspiracy theory claiming someone was trapped inside the sculpture, but it also brought attention to a fascinating piece of Chicago history. More than 160 years earlier, engineers successfully lifted an entire row of enormous buildings several feet into the air. Unlike the recent gathering, this extraordinary undertaking wasn't a joke, and it actually worked. Why Chicago Once Needed to Raise Its Buildings During the mid-1800s, Chicago had a serious problem with its geography, particularly the swampy land on which much of the city stood. Its streets frequently turned into muddy disasters whenever it rained, making even ordinary transportation surprisingly difficult. Some roads became so waterlogged that horse-drawn wagons could barely navigate them, creating constant headaches for residents and businesses. Unfortunately, the muddy streets were only part of the problem, as the city's relatively

Chicago, IL · 3d

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Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application or any fee to renew your lease

We have good news for Chicago renters: Starting Jan. 1, 2027 , Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application, including a background check. They also can’t charge a fee to renew your lease. House Bill 3564, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed , amends the Illinois Landlord and Tenant Act (765 ILCS 705/35) and is enacted as Public Act 104-479. The rules apply to residential leases entered into on or after the effective date , including new and renewed leases. They do not cover units in an owner-occupied building with six or fewer units. The $50 cap and the first-page rule Every non-optional fee, one-time or recurring , must appear on the first page of the lease . If it doesn’t, you don’t have to pay it. A landlord can charge more than $50 for screening only if the actual third-party background-check cost is higher. The landlord must pay the provider first, then bill you with the provider’s receipts within 14 days . If the landlord misses that window, you don’t owe the fee. A landlord also can’t use an unpaid background-check fee as grounds for eviction during the first year of a lease. In Cook County,

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Demolition Permit In Hand For Newstreet's 200 W. Ohio Plan

A three-story building at the northwest corner of West Ohio and North Wells is lined up to come down. The replacement on the drawing board is a five-story mixed-use building. Chicago developer Newstreet is planning the project at 200 W. Ohio, in River North, Urbanize Chicago reported Friday. Urbanize Chicago reported that a demolition permit is already in hand. Permits to build the new structure have not been filed.

Chicago, IL · 1d
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Hunter Advisors brokers sale of Embassy Suites hotel in Lombard

Hunter Advisors negotiated the sale of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook, a 262-room hotel in Lombard, Illinois. The transaction was brokered by Spencer Davidson, Senior Vice President, and David Perrin, Senior Vice President, at Hunter Advisors. Endeavor Hotels acquired the hotel. Built in 1989 and located...

Lombard, IL · 2d

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Park Forest annexation leaves Will County homeowners fearing tax hikes

Homeowners in unincorporated Will County are fighting the Village of Park Forest's effort to annex their properties, warning their property tax bills could nearly double. Village leaders say the move is about fairness, arguing Park Forest taxpayers have spent decades maintaining roads and water infrastructure that also benefits those properties.

Will County, IL · 1d

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Milwaukee-Giddings demo could start this month, as 23 apartments, commercial space planned for site

The construction of a retail-residential development with 23 apartments at 4745-57 N. Milwaukee Ave. is set to kick off by the end of next spring, as demolition of the three existing buildings on the site could start this month. The project would bring redevelopment to a block of Milwaukee Avenue...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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North Center Teardown Clears Way for 15-Unit Building on Belle Plaine Avenue

2014 W. Belle Plaine Ave. — Approximate Site of Planned 15-Unit Building. A single-story masonry building at 2014 West Belle Plaine Avenue in North Center is coming down, clearing the way for a five-story, 15-unit apartment building with ground-floor retail. The City of Chicago approved 2014 Belle Plaine Holdings LLC's demolition application on Thursday, November 12, setting the stage for a project that has been quietly working its way through the permitting process since summer.

Chicago, IL · 21h

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Developers Propose $10 Billion Chicago Bears Bronzeville Lakefront Project

CHICAGO – Developers have unveiled a $10 billion proposal for a mixed-use district on Chicago’s South Side, centered on a domed stadium intended to help keep the Chicago Bears in the city. Capri Investment Group founder and Executive Chairman Quintin E. Primo III and GRIT Chicago announced the...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Lake View East Teardown Clears Way for $932K Three-Unit Condo Building

636 W. Aldine Ave. — Approximate Site of Planned Three-Unit Building. The City of Chicago has issued a new-construction permit for a four-story building with three condominium units at 636 West Aldine Avenue in Lake View East, clearing the way for yet another teardown-to-condo project on the neighborhood's residential streets. The permit, dated Thursday, carries a reported cost of $932,029 and arrived 22 days after the property owner filed its application.

Chicago, IL · 4h

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Lake Villa Eyes 126 Apartments, Shops for Historic Pleviak School Site

A sprawling 5.47-acre parcel that once held one of Lake Villa's oldest schools could soon become a mix of apartments, shops and public gathering space, under preliminary plans now moving through village review. The proposal from JM Developers calls for 126 apartments, six townhouses and ground-floor retail along Route 83, reshaping the northwest corner of Grand Avenue and Route 83 that has sat without a permanent tenant since 2024.

Lake Villa, IL · 8h

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Thornton, Bloom townships receive property value reassessments

THORNTON TOWNSHIP, Ill. — Lansing homeowners will see their homes’ property values reassessed this year — and those who want to file an appeal over the new proposed values will need to do so soon. That deadline is Nov. 23 for Thornton Township residents and Dec. 17...

Thornton, IL · 2d

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Chaz Walters of Coldwell Banker Realty Lists 1515 N North Park Ave, a Seven-Bedroom Old Town Residence on a Double Lot, at $5,200,000

"1515 N North Park Ave, Chicago. Listed at $5,200,000 by Chaz Walters, Coldwell Banker Realty." Coldwell Banker Realty broker Chaz Walters has listed 1515 N North Park Ave in Chicago's Old Town, a seven-bedroom brick and limestone residence on a 50-foot-wide double lot, at $5,200,000. Walters' Zillow profile credits him with 1,494 home sales.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Irving Park Teardown Clears Way for Eight-Unit Building With Roof Decks, No Garage

Approx. N. Kedvale Ave. — Approximate Site of Approved Eight-Unit Building. A four-story, eight-unit apartment building is planned for 4317 North Kedvale Avenue in Irving Park, replacing a two-story frame home built in 1900. Approved by the city on November 9, the project will provide eight surface parking spaces, along with balconies and roof decks, but no garage.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Citadel Securities CEO Peng Zhao Lists Chicago Condo for $6.6 Million

Peng Zhao, the chief executive of Citadel Securities, has listed his Chicago condo for $6.6 million. The condo overlooks Millennium Park. Crain's Chicago Business reported Zhao's listing. Zhao became chief executive of Citadel Securities in 2017 — a role that followed a long run inside the company. According to Citadel Securities, Zhao joined the firm straight out of graduate school in 2006 as a senior quantitative researcher before rising to the top job. The firm's leadership page also notes that Zhao earned his PhD in statistics from the University of California, Berkeley.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Four-Story Development Proposed at 1015 W. Belmont Avenue in Lakeview

Another change could be coming to Belmont Avenue in Lakeview. A proposal for 1015 W. Belmont Avenue would replace an existing low-rise building with a four-story mixed-use development featuring seven apartments and ground-floor retail space. The current building is a narrow, older structure with a pitched roof and a brick...

Chicago, IL · 3d

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Village of Lansing E-News: Nov. 14, 2026

INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE VILLAGE OF LANSING. The following is the Village of Lansing’s Village E-News for Nov. 14, 2026:. Thornton Township Property Assessment Appeals Now Open. The Cook County Assessor’s Office is accepting property assessment appeals for Thornton Township through Monday, Nov. 23. Lansing property owners who...

Lansing, IL · 1d

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Developer John Buck Shops 402-Unit Mila Tower on Michigan Avenue, Again

A 42-story apartment tower overlooking North Michigan Avenue is back on the market, as developer John Buck looks to cash out of Mila, the 402-unit building he has owned for roughly a decade. The move comes as rents across downtown Chicago keep climbing and investors keep writing bigger checks for apartment buildings across the city.

Chicago, IL · 2d