

Is 'World-Class' City Ready for National Guard Invasion?
By Don DeBat Chicagoans who believe they live in a “world class” city likely experienced great shock last week after President Donald...
Don DeBat
3 days ago


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...
Don DeBat
Sep 2


As Floods Rise, is Chicago the Windy City, or Water City?
(Above) 2017 photo of a flooded Chicago Riverwalk. As recent monsoon-like rains inundate neighborhoods, Chicago homeowners are grappling...
Don DeBat
Aug 25


North Side Home Buyers Caught in a Vise as Prices Rise
(Above) Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, where median home prices increased 25.7 percent in July 2025, compared with July 2024, but home...
Don DeBat
Aug 18


North Side Condo Prices Skyrocket 9.3 Percent in Q2
Dwindling inventory and strong buyer demand pushed the median sales price of an attached home on the North Side to a new record. By Don...
Don DeBat
Aug 11


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...
Don DeBat
Aug 4