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Friends of the Chicago River wins international award

The nonprofit that is working to revitalize the Chicago-Calumet River system was awarded the Thiess International River Prize at the International River Symposium in Australia.

Chicago homeowners face uncertainty over delayed property tax bills

Homeowners in Chicago and Cook County are left in limbo as the county struggles to finalize the 2024 property tax bills. Initially due on August 1, the due date has been rescinded amid ongoing issues with the property tax billing system.

Thailand’s Chiang Rai province has a golden touch – and elephants

A jungle resort with resident pachyderms you can watch from your balcony – and other extraordinary sights.

Four reasons Gen-Z employees are finally returning to the office

Business owners looking to attract, engage, and retain these critical workers need a hybrid plan in place and a comprehensive program to address all their needs, desires, and expectations.

Drop in new apartment starts could spark downtown rent hikes

Apartment hunters in downtown Chicago may encounter sharply higher rents next spring due to a significant drop in new rental unit construction, which fell by 60.4 percent compared to the previous year.

As floods rise, is Chicago the Windy City, or Water City?

As recent monsoon-like rains inundate neighborhoods, Chicago homeowners are grappling with rampant basement flooding.

Illinois court rules against Museum of Broadcast Communications air rights claim

The Illinois Appellate Court has rejected the museum’s claim to air rights above the River North building it owned at the time.

North Side home buyers caught in a vise as prices rise

The Chicago resale home market is feeling the pressure of low inventory, with prices rising as sales dip slightly.

Grant Park plan diminishes softball

The Chicago Park District’s new master plan for Grant Park threatens to overlook the city’s rich 16-inch softball history, pushing the remaining fields into obscurity as ‘festival grounds.’

Long swim set for Chicago River after long wait

After nearly a decade of planning, the Chicago River Swim will finally take place on September 21, attracting 500 swimmers to navigate the revamped course along the river’s main branch.