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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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Forest Park Review

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Property transfers for September 2026

The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Clerk from September 2026. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the clerk.

Cook County, IL · 12h
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Main Street Dollars

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Homeowners 65 and older get an extra $60,000 off school taxable value in Texas, $20,000 in West Virginia, and up to $9,000 in North Dakota and $8,000 in Illinois

Homeowners 65 and older can have a slice of their home’s value taken out of the property tax calculation, and the size of that slice depends heavily on the state. Texas school districts must give an extra $60,000 homestead exemption, West Virginia exempts the first $20,000 of assessed value, North Dakota reduces taxable valuation by […]

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Realtor.com News & Insights

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Ottawa New Listings Surge as Price Cuts Stay Low

Ottawa new listings surged while price cuts stayed rare, giving buyers a fresh wave of options without the usual discount hunting.

Ottawa, IL · 3d

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Investors funding developments in parts of northwest Normal, Uptown and Downtown Bloomington will get a tax break starting in 2027

It’s expensive to build right now and while there are multiple reasons why, cost continues to be one of the biggest hurdles to overcome. Bloomington-Normal’s Economic Development Council [EDC] is hopeful a new federal program giving tax breaks to investors will be yet another incentive to get developers building.

Normal, IL · 17h

thepetersburgobserver.com

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Developer Hoping to Purchase Bloomington Mall Hires VP

The company that is proposing to buy Eastland Mall in Bloomington, raze it and build outdoor shopping has hired a new development vice president. The deal to buy the 53-acre site for more than $11 million is subject to approval by Bloomington city officials but has not drawn opposition. The...

Bloomington, IL · 1d

blockclubchicago.org

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5 Challengers Join Ald. Derrick Curtis In 18th Ward Race

ASHBURN — The ballot for Chicago’s 18th Ward race could be crowded when residents cast their vote in February. Ald. Derrick Curtis (18th) is running for reelection to his fourth term as alderperson but faces five challengers: Joshua Barksdale, Nicole Allison, Artemiza “Tammy” Chavez, Glenford Flowers Jr. and Toni C. Galloway.

Chicago, IL · 18h

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Albany Park's Lawrence Gateway Tops Out, Bringing 40 Homes Across From Ronan Park

Approx. W. Lawrence Ave. — Lawrence Gateway Topping-Out Site. Developer MAS Ventures LLC and Malek Abdulsamad marked a major construction milestone this week, celebrating the topping out of Lawrence Gateway, a five-story mixed-use building rising across from Ronan Park in Albany Park. Chicago's Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Ciere Boatright joined the celebration, underscoring the city's stake in a project that pairs market-rate apartments with affordable housing and ground-floor retail.

Chicago, IL · 12h

NBC Chicago

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Developers pitch Chicago Bears stadium at former Michael Reese site

A group of developers is pushing for the Chicago Bears to consider building their new stadium within city limits and near the shores of Lake Michigan. Rather than the current site near the Museum Campus, the pitch from GRIT Chicago and Capri Investment Group centers around a $10 billion stadium project that would be located at the site of the former Michael Reese Hospital in the Bronzeville neighborhood.

Chicago, IL · 14h

blockclubchicago.org

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Ald. Stephanie Coleman Faces 3 Challengers In 16th Ward Race

ENGLEWOOD — Ald. Stephanie Coleman faces three challengers vying for her seat representing the 16th Ward — though her opponents could be knocked off the ballot ahead of the election. Coleman is seeking a third term in office. Three other candidates also filed to make the ballot for...

Chicago, IL · 2d

Block Club Chicago

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Former McGee’s Tavern Site Could Become 5-Story Apartment Building

LINCOLN PARK — The former home of one of Lincoln Park’s best-known late-night sports bars could soon be home to 20 households under a developer’s proposal for a five-story mixed-use building. The proposal for 950 W. Webster Ave., the former site of McGee’s Tavern & Grille, calls...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Historic Southport Corridor Greystone at 3423 N. Janssen to Be Replaced by New Three-Flat

A 1905 greystone near the Southport Brown Line station is slated to make way for a new three-unit residential building after Chicago issued a construction permit. The century-old two-unit building at 3423 N. Janssen Avenue is set to be replaced by a three-story, three-unit residence with a basement. City records show the new-construction permit was issued November 5, 2026, following an application filed May 13.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Then and Now: 110-Year-Old Wrigleyville Apartment Building Replaced by Four Condos on Grace Street

A century-old brick apartment building just northwest of Wrigley Field has been demolished to make way for four new luxury condominiums at 1230–1234 W. Grace Street in Wrigleyville. Here’s a look at what stood on the site—and what is coming next. Before: The Original Grace Street Building.

Chicago, IL · 1d

realtytimes.com

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How to Pick the Right Chicago Neighborhood for Your Job and Lifestyle

Chicago is one of the easiest big cities to get wrong when you're choosing where to live, not because the neighborhoods are confusing, but because downtown Chicago isn't one job market. It's several, stacked on top of each other in different pockets. A nurse working rotating shifts at Northwestern Memorial...

Chicago, IL · 3d

Riverside Brookfield Landmark

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Brookfield accepts bid for Theater Building demolition

The end is nigh for Brookfield’s historic Theater Building and the adjacent home. Officials accepted a proposal on Monday, Nov. 9, from AG Coyle Development, Inc., for demolition of the two structures that Brookfield purchased between September 2024 and January 2025, marking another step forward in the plan to convert the properties at 3717 and 3723 Grand Blvd. into luxury apartments.

Brookfield, IL · 1d

DMR News

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Kimberley Saccomonto Expands Residential Real Estate Services Across Chicago, Illinois and Southwest Florida

Kimberley Saccomonto serves buyers, sellers, investors, and relocating families throughout Chicago, Illinois, and Southwest Florida. As a Nationally Recognized Realtor, Top 5% Producer, and PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor) and e-PRO Certified professional, she provides personalized guidance backed by market knowledge and a client focused approach. Licensed in both Illinois and Florida, she assists clients with […]

Chicago, IL · 1d

hoodline.com

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Wacker Drive Tower Sells at 75% Discount as Loop Bets on Google's Arrival

James R. Thompson Center — Planned Google Midwest Headquarters. A landmark 41-story office tower at 121 W. Wacker Drive has sold at a 75% discount, becoming the latest downtown Chicago building to change hands for a fraction of its former value. The tower hit the market after its owner and lender sought a path forward, part of a broader reckoning playing out across the Loop's office sector.

Chicago, IL · 1d

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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Details shared on proposed DuPage County down payment assistance program

The parameters around DuPage County’s proposed first-time homebuyers down payment assistance program were hashed over recently as officials turn their The post Details shared on proposed DuPage County down payment assistance program appeared first on NCTV17 .

Dupage County, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

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Skyrocketing property taxes are pricing longtime Chicago homeowners out

Property taxes topped the list of costs Chicago-area residents want lowered, according to a recent, unscientific NBC 5 Responds survey of more than 1,200 people.

Chicago, IL · 2d