The City Council Zoning Committee on Tuesday advanced a proposal to legalize so-called "granny flats" citywide, allowing Chicago homeowners to build basement, attic, garage, and coach house apartments ...

The so-called "granny flats" proposal was tabled during a full Chicago City Council meeting Wednesday. It will likely not come back to Council again until September. The Zoning Committee approved the ...

Tool shows history of heat-related deaths, demographics, land use and air conditioning access across communities.

Traffic circles prevent cars from zooming through residential intersections. They may annoy drivers, but they have proven ...

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards is considering an ordinance proposal to make the construction of additional dwelling units, which could include garden units, attic ...

Months past a federal deadline, more than 90% of at-risk Chicagoans haven’t been told their drinking water could be unsafe.

Look to invest in line with your values, but also keep an eye on maintaining diversity in your portfolio — including on ...

Eight months past a federal deadline, more than 90 percent of at-risk Chicagoans haven’t been told their drinking water could ...

Walking into Honeybear feels like entering the living room of that friend who’s always had an impeccable sense of style without trying too hard. The space strikes that perfect balance between cozy and ...

The bright yellow exterior of Little Goat Diner stands out on Randolph Street like a cheerful beacon in Chicago’s restaurant ...

Two lucky Illinoisans won $1 million each in the Powerball drawing on July 9, with one ticket purchased online and the other ...

Two Illinois lottery players will become millionaires after each purchased a $1 million winning Powerball ticket for ...