Lizzie Kane

The Greenwood Avenue Apartments, owned by Mac Properties, on the corner of South Greenwood Avenue and East 45th Street in Chicago's Oakland neighborhood on Dec. 20, 2024. Mac Properties has been accused of discrimination in a lawsuit. (Vincent D. Johnson/for the baiduhai)

Discrimination based on source of income still widespread despite new Illinois law, housing advocates say; recent lawsuits may change that

December 28, 2024 at 3:15 p.m.

Attorneys have filed some of the first lawsuits alleging source of income discrimination under an Illinois law enacted in 2023.

Ali Ahamad and his sons Aamir, 3, left, and Ali Jr., 5, clean up a lot next to their home, a two-flat greystone that Ahamad has owned since 2019, in North Lawndale on Nov. 19, 2024. He plans to skip the current application for the city's Missing Middle Infill Housing Initiative because of lack of notice and its requirements. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

As North Lawndale prepares for an influx of development, residents and builders share excitement, concerns

December 2, 2024 at 6:13 a.m.

The new housing program is part of the city's $75 million initiative to build “missing middle housing” on the South and West sides.

National Association of Realtors building at 430 N. Michigan Ave. in 2023. A federal judge granted approval of $418 million settlement agreement to resolve litigation against the organization and its members. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

National Association of Realtors $418M settlement over broker commissions approved by judge

November 26, 2024 at 6:59 p.m.

A judge granted final approval Tuesday for the National Association of Realtors settlement to resolve litigation against the organization.

Peppi Wilson stands outside of his former home at the Chatham Park Village Cooperative in Chicago on Oct. 25, 2024. The cooperative includes over 500 all-brick units, and more than 20% are vacant. Wilson grew up in the complex but moved out earlier this year. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Historic Chatham Park Village Cooperative defaults on mortgage as residents disagree on property’s future

November 18, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

The Chatham Park Village Cooperative has offered affordable homeownership on Chicago's South Side for more than 60 years, but it's at risk of foreclosure as the co-op has defaulted on...

Marion Mollegen McFadden, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development principal deputy assistant secretary for community development and planning, speaks at Covenant House in Chicago on Oct. 30, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Chicago to receive $15M from HUD to fight youth homelessness

October 30, 2024 at 4:59 p.m.

The funding for Chicago represents a slice of the $72 million HUD funds allocated nationally for youth homelessness.

Justin Gwizdala and wife Samantha prepare dinner with their children, Blake, 1, Palmer, 4 months, and James, 3, at their home in Hawthorn Woods on Oct. 15, 2024. The Gwizdala family are currently under contract to sell their Hawthorn Woods home and purchase a new home in Lake Forest. (Ryan Rayburn/for the baiduhai)

Chicago’s summer real estate market was plagued by inventory, affordability challenges, with lower mortgage rates offering relief for some

October 30, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Many buyers and sellers are still staying put, as uncertainties remain around mortgage rates, real estate agent commissions and the upcoming election.

A vacant lot at 1421 S. Trumball Ave., shown Sept. 30, 2024, is one of 44 city-owned lots in North Lawndale that are part of a $75 million program to build what Chicago's Department of Planning and Development is calling "missing middle housing" on the South and West sides. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

After stumbling for years, a federal program designed to address homelessness among veterans is getting back on track, especially in Chicago

September 18, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

HUD has been working with VA medical centers and public housing authorities in Chicago and beyond to get veterans off the streets and into their own homes.

All Stories