Pro-life or Pro-lie?
A new state law cracks down on deceptive practices by anti-abortion centers, but a legal challenge claims Illinois is violating free speech.
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Renters’ Relief
The push to end a statewide ban on rent control opens the possibility that Chicago, for the first time, could limit hikes.
Office Complex
As companies flee big headquarters and office parks, suburbs are scrambling to reinvent those spaces — and themselves.
What About Us?
As the city spends millions of dollars to house bused-in migrants, many Black residents worry about getting pushed aside again.
Rowe v. Raoul
While we await a pivotal court ruling, here’s all you need to know about Illinois’s plan to bail on cash bail.
Multiple Choice
Now that Evanston is the first Illinois municipality to adopt ranked-choice voting, will the rest of the state follow?
Too Much to Bear?
A new football stadium and mixed-use complex could be a boondoggle rather than a boon for Arlington Heights.
State of the Unions
As other Midwestern states restrict labor’s power, an amendment on the Illinois ballot would further protect it here.
Who Needs Townships?
Illinois has far more local governments than any other state. Many have outlived their usefulness. So why aren’t we getting rid of them?
Chicago’s Top Real Estate Agents: 2022
The real estate agents in our annual rankings of top sellers saw their numbers swell thanks to an unprecedented market.