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Fox 32 Chicago

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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 · 20h

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wglt.org

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 · 2d

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hoodline.com

Yorkville Backs Farm Bureau Revamp With Tax Break, Two Council Members Balk

The Yorkville City Council has approved an agreement to provide financial incentives for the renovation of the former Farm Bureau building on Van Emmon Street, clearing the way for a downtown property that has sat waiting for a second act for years to finally get one. The plan from developer Build for Tomorrow LLC calls for commercial space on the ground floor and basement along with apartments upstairs.

Yorkville, IL · 2d

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Forest Park Review

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 · 2d

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hoodline.com

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 · 11h

nadignewspapers.com

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 · 20h

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120-Year-Old Lake View Greystone Gives Way to Three-Flat on Janssen Avenue

3423 N. Janssen Ave. — Approximate Site of Proposed Three-Flat. A 120-year-old greystone at 3423 North Janssen Avenue in Lake View is set to come down, with the city issuing a permit to replace it with a new three-flat residence. The building, located in the Southport Corridor, will rise three stories plus a basement and include decks on nearly every level, along with a detached three-car garage topped by its own rooftop deck.

Chicago, IL · 1d

History Snob

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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 · 2d

hoodline.com

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

thelansingjournal.org

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

inkfreenews.com

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 · 20h

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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

hoodline.com

Streeterville's Pelouze Building Reborn as 72-Unit Rohe House, Leasing for 2027

Pre-leasing has kicked off for Rohe House, a 72-unit residential conversion of the historic Pelouze Building at 230 E. Ohio in Streeterville. The project is transforming a century-old office building into apartments, with first move-ins planned for January 2027. The building was erected in 1917 and first housed the offices...

Chicago, IL · 18h

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 · 3d

hoodline.com

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 · 1d

southportcorridorchicago.com

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 · 2d

blockclubchicago.org

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 · 2d

hoodline.com

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

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 · 2d

southportcorridorchicago.com

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 · 3d

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