https://www.loopnorth.com/index.html Serving the Loop and Near North neighborhoods of downtown Chicago Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:08:04 -0500 sdahlman@loopnorth.com (Steven Dahlman) steved@dcmsoft.com (Steven Dahlman) https://www.loopnorth.com/news/tenant0607.htm Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:07:42 -0500 Mayor Johnson is preparing a sweeping “Protecting Renters Ordinance” for Chicago. But while City Hall frames it as a vital tenant defense, local landlords warn new fees and a mandatory registry will drive up monthly rents by at least $100. Don DeBat https://www.loopnorth.com/news/zillow0603.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:16:00 -0500 A massive feud between Zillow and local industry leaders erupted after Chicago’s major multiple listing service cut off the aggregator’s data access, causing thousands of local home listings to suddenly vanish from the platform. Don DeBat https://www.loopnorth.com/news/jewelers0603.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:34:19 -0500 A high-profile real estate joint venture has unveiled plans for a major overhaul of the landmark 1927 high-rise, bringing a rooftop restaurant, luxury fitness amenities, and modernized workspaces to the iconic riverfront property. Steven Dahlman https://www.loopnorth.com/news/palmolive0525.htm Mon, 25 May 2026 04:28:41 -0500 What started as a $36,312 dispute over shower floor tiles at the landmark Palmolive Building has ended 19 years later with a $4.2M bill – driven by legal fees – and a case file that snared more than 150 defendants. Steven Dahlman https://www.loopnorth.com/news/extends0524.htm Sun, 24 May 2026 17:53:02 -0500 Goodman Theatre’s immersive sensory installation, co-created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar, has officially extended its run at River North’s landmark Reid Murdoch Building through August. Steven Dahlman https://www.loopnorth.com/news/sianis0524.htm Sun, 24 May 2026 03:37:17 -0500 Chicago-style 16-inch softball managers might tell you losing a good sponsor is worse than losing a brother. With the passing of legendary Billy Goat Tavern proprietor Sam Sianis, 91, no statement is truer for decades of Chicago journalists and players. Don DeBat https://www.loopnorth.com/news/condoland0520.htm Wed, 20 May 2026 02:20:00 -0500 For thousands of Illinoisans, an HOA turns the American dream into ‘condo jail.’ To combat board abuse and financial mismanagement, state lawmakers are weighing new bills to protect frustrated owners in ‘Condoland.’ Don DeBat https://www.loopnorth.com/news/pipeline0519.htm Tue, 19 May 2026 19:40:37 -0500 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. Don DeBat https://www.loopnorth.com/news/riverwalk0519.htm Tue, 19 May 2026 14:57:58 -0500 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. Steven Dahlman https://www.loopnorth.com/news/obamaville0504.htm Mon, 04 May 2026 04:22:10 -0500 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. Don DeBat