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Tech boondoggle plugs Cook County’s soaring tax refund pipeline
THE HOME FRONT

Tech boondoggle plugs Cook County’s soaring tax refund pipeline

Ongoing software upgrades and a massive backlog of 290,000 property tax appeals have stalled tens of thousands of Cook County tax refunds, leaving vulnerable homeowners in limbo while the county struggles to issue its next round of bills.
Legal filings clarify key positions in federal suit over Riverwalk bidding
CHICAGO RIVERWALK

Legal filings clarify key positions in federal suit over Riverwalk bidding

New court filings draw a sharp battle line between a former Chicago Riverwalk vendor, the City, and a current tenant, detailing how municipal equity tools allegedly collided with rule-bound contracting during the 2024 bidding process.
‘Obamaville’ battle: New tenant laws highlight landlord vs. city hall divide
THE HOME FRONT

‘Obamaville’ battle: New tenant laws highlight landlord vs. city hall divide

With the Obama Presidential Center approaching, a new anti-gentrification ordinance is rattling the real estate industry, pitting landlord rights against city efforts to prevent displacement in Chicago’s lakefront neighborhoods.
Blue period, red tape: The corporate policing of a Chicago treasure
DISPATCH

Blue period, red tape: The corporate policing of a Chicago treasure

In 1967, Picasso gave Chicago a masterpiece, refusing a $100k check so it would belong to the public. Today, that openness is traded for corporate caution as global PR firms place a ‘look but don’t publish’ sign on our heritage.
Loop sees $848 million Q1 investment as retail and pedestrian activity climb
LOOP

Loop sees $848 million Q1 investment as retail and pedestrian activity climb

A surge in multi-use development and high-traffic cultural events pushed the Chicago Loop’s economic recovery forward in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report from the Chicago Loop Alliance.
Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally return to Chicago for Goodman musical about caveman
LOOP

Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally return to Chicago for Goodman musical about caveman

The real-life power couple returns to their Chicago roots this summer to star in the world premiere of Iceboy!
North Side single-family median home price hits $1.55M as supply evaporates
THE HOME FRONT

North Side single-family median home price hits $1.55M as supply evaporates

While sales fell 15 percent in Q1 2026, the North Side’s dwindling supply pushed median home prices to their second-highest level in history. As demand continues to outpace supply, analysts warn the inventory crisis has no easy solution in sight.
Rogers, Arkansas: Small town charm meets big city perks in ‘Walmart Bubble’
CHICAGO TRAVELER

Rogers, Arkansas: Small town charm meets big city perks in ‘Walmart Bubble’

Fueled by the world’s largest retailer, Rogers has traded its backwoods railroad roots for James Beard-nominated BBQ and world-class art.
Pappas study exposes three decades of skyrocketing Cook County taxes
THE HOME FRONT

Pappas study exposes three decades of skyrocketing Cook County taxes

Chicago and Cook County property owners are being battered by a property tax system that has outpaced inflation by double over the last 30 years, forcing residents to choose between their tax bills and simple household comforts.
One paroled, one convicted: The disparate paths of two 2023 River North garage robbers
RIVER NORTH

One paroled, one convicted: The disparate paths of two 2023 River North garage robbers

While Mitchell Davis spent two years filing motions, his accomplice, Duran Gladney, pleaded guilty, served his time, and was paroled April 3 – weeks before Davis faces a post-trial hearing for his 2023 River North robbery conviction.
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