SPRINGFIELD — Lack of affordable housing impacts many facets of family life — access to education and health care, for example — for Illinoisans throughout the state, Sen….
Legislation is pending in the Illinois Senate that would provide property tax incentives for creating “affordable” rental units. Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) has…
SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers and advocates praised Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for allocating funds for affordable housing in his proposed capital plan, but said May 21 his proposal…
A little over two years ago, Susan Anderson, of Rogers Park, was looking for an apartment in the suburbs. She wasn’t particularly picky — she just wanted a quieter, suburban community…
State senators are traveling Illinois to get input on possibly lifting the state’s’ ban on rent control. Illinois is one of 35 states with a rent-control ban. State Sen. Mattie…
SPRINGFIELD — Members of a liberal House caucus urged action on a bill that would rewrite Illinois’ abortion law before session is scheduled to conclude May 31. The appeal for advancement…
SPRINGFIELD — A bill that would give local governments authority to enact rent control laws stalled in a House subcommittee Wednesday, possibly killing the proposal for the 2019 session….
On March 28, the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development quietly launched a program designed to keep at least some apartments affordable in neighborhoods where gentrification…
Lake County State’s Attorney ...
Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Nerheim’s office issued a statement late Aug ...
Potawatomi seeking to operate ...
A confirmation has been obtained that the Milwaukee-based Potawatami Hotel and Casino ...
Five teens charged with ...
Five teenagers have been charged with felony murder after an alleged attempt ...
DUI patrol targets Lincoln ...
A DUI saturation patrol will be held Aug. 17 and Aug. 18 ...
