Boasting over 36,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, a new year-round rooftop destina¬tion may elevate skyline and lake¬shore gazing to another level. The official opening of Off¬shore, the nation’s largest rooftop patio built atop Navy Pier, with be late this month. Offshore will of¬fer Chicagoans and tourists a […]
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The City of Chicago is towing many people’s cars wrongly and charging them thousands in fines and fees.
New tax forms you should know before filing Planning on filing early? Stay on top of your taxes and become familiar with new forms and possible changes you may need when filing your taxes this year. Discuss changes with your accountant or tax preparer to avoid costly mistakes.
Fall is the time for home improvements
Uber is highly valued at $72 billion and planning an IPO in 2019. But the valuation will depend on how the company fares under increased regulatory scrutiny.
Project ‘nowhere near ready for any hearings,’ Hopkins says By Patrick Butler When Ald. Brian Hopkins [2nd] told a standing-room-only crowd at a July 18 community meeting that “this is only the beginning” and a decision on the Lincoln Yards project “will take as long as it will take,” he […]
City has big Plans to Straighten out North Lake Shore Drive By Jim Vail Last month Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins – whose 2nd Ward runs along parts of LSD – met with delegates of the Lakeshore Improvement Committee for a detailed discussion and progress update on the Lakeshore Improvement Plan. […]
Three North Side aldermen and a planner and designer have publicly produced a financing plan that could raise enough funds to buy, clean up and develop some of the hottest real estate in the city to a real park on the east bank of the Chicago River
If you’re a parent, you’re probably not a stranger to school districts and buying a home within certain neighborhoods to get into a particular school. There are many guides only that help rate schools based on curriculum, teachers, and programs. It might be helpful though to look at this helpful […]
The city of Chicago is offering to give away a famous North Side bridge at no cost. The Chicago Dept. of Transportation is proposing the removal and replacement of the handsome and historic bridge that carries Chicago Ave. traffic over the North Branch of the Chicago River
Planning a night out to Ravinia? Here is the schedule for the Festival for June, July, August and September.
Whether you’re a new home owner, current home owner or possibly considering selling your home, now is as good a time as any to start on some spring cleaning!
Here are some generally overlooked items that can prevent costly maintenance.
Your home has everything to do with what’s inside of it as well as around it. It’s essential to find your neighborhood that matches your own personal lifestyle.
Many prospective home buyers list pet friendly buildings as a search criteria when searching for their next home. But having a pet friendly building may not be enough – vicinity to dog parks is sometimes just as essential and a requirement many homebuyers are looking for.
With many retail stores, malls and shopping centers facing changes in consumer buying habits and the convenience of online shopping, many landlords and owners of commercial retail properties are looking at the best use of vacant spaces.
Spring is generally a hot season for home selling and buying. But just as there is more demand, there is also an increase in inventory and competition from others looking to sell their home as well.
Chicago aldermen are proposing new rules in an effort to curb gentrification and maintain affordable housing in the area for residents nearby the 606 trail.
Nicor Gas residential customers could see their annual bills rise by an average of 8.3 percent, or $4.79 a month, in 2018 under a proposed rate hike the company is seeking to recoup higher costs.
Double Door has been evicted from its longtime location in Wicker Park after an extended legal battle. Double Door failed to make payments on any of their owed appeal bonds, according to a lawyer who represents the club’s landlord.
Under the recent changes to the amendment that has gone into effect as of January 1, 2017, a Chicago residential landlord receiving a mitigation notice is required to make specific disclosure requirements before renewing or signing a new lease.
Home buyers are looking for home offices to serve more than just a space to do work in.
The studios and art spaces and recent tragedy at Ghost Ship, have brought on hard lessons about many issues, and given traction to concerns stemming from, city inspections, zoning, landlord-tenant relationships, affordable housing and even whether zoning, permitting and even gentrification.
Four vehicle emissions testing facilities, including the last two in the city of Chicago, are being shut down by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 1 to reduce costs and streamline operations.
(AP) — Wells Fargo’s embattled CEO John Stumpf is stepping down as the nation’s second-largest bank is roiled by a scandal over its sales practices. The San Francisco bank said Wednesday that Stumpf is retiring effective immediately and also relinquishing his title as chairman. He won’t be receiving severance pay […]
Originally a three bedroom, this sprawling two bedroom two and a half bathroom 1500 sf corner unit is for you! Modern finishes include; Malaysian hardwood, granite counters, marble bathrooms and Californian-style shower, enormous walk-in closet, in-unit laundry and a dining area. Both bedrooms feature their own in suite bathroom. Full amenity building. Balcony and one garage space incl. 2nd Space avail for extra.
What happens when open source, meets sustainability and tackle on housing? Apparently, a small starter house with state-of-the-art eco features for less than $25,000 and built in five days using materials available at your local hardware store or made from the raw resources of your land.
Lollapalooza begins Thursday, July 28 and continues through Sunday, July 31, but preparation for the event will result in road closures leading up to the four day festival. Lollapalooza brings large crowds daily to Grant Park in Chicago. Festival hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day. Grant Park […]
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There is still ongoing confusion as to how Chicagoans recycle, and what items can or can’t be thrown into the blue bins.
This flexible material turns any surface into a solar panel
A proposed ordinance filed this week by Aldermen Joe Moore, 49th, and Ameya Pawar, 47th, and backed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, for anyone who rents their living space for up to 90 days a year would have to register with the city. Described as “a free and simple online process” […]
The Illinois Commerce Commission has just approved a $67 million rate decrease, $17 million more than the $50 million decrease ComEd proposed. Because of the Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act (EIMA) or smart grid law, a 2011 statue that guarantees utilities a return each, has allow ComEd to secure more than […]
[Crain’s] Decks atop garages were once essentially a given in every single-family home from Old Town to Lakeview on the market for upward of $1 million. Most buyers expect the decks, which help increase the living space on tight city lots, says Dennis Dooley, vice president and managing broker at […]
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s $7.8 billion fiscal 2016 budget and a historic property tax increase to pay for public safety worker pensions easily cleared the city council on Wednesday. However, the plan for the fiscal year that begins on Jan. 1 still faces uncertainties in the Illinois Legislature and supreme […]
The Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC) presented “Navigating the New ARO” on May 28th to a packed room at the Dream20 Showroom in the Merchandise Mart. The City of Chicago’s Affordable Requirements Ordinance requires residential developments that receive city financial assistance or involve city-owned land to provide a percentage […]
How urban and suburban sprawl changed the demand and markets in the city and suburbs.
Homeownership carries many tax benefits, so be sure you’re taking advantage of these strategies at tax time: Mortgage Interest Deduction Interest you pay on a mortgage of up to $1 million — or $500,000 if you’re married filing separately — is deductible on Schedule A when you use the loan […]