Peoples Gas Seeks $202 Million Rate Hike as Chicago Ratepayers Push Back
Peoples Gas is asking Illinois regulators to approve a $202.3 million rate increase — a request that Chicago residents and consumer advocates are challenging on
Chicago Taxi Fares Set to Rise 20% for the First Time in a Decade
The City Council’s Committee on License and Consumer Protection advanced a fare restructuring plan on April 13 that includes new surcharges, higher mileage rates, and increased airport flat fares Chicago’s taxi industry is on the verge of its first fare increase in ten years. On Monday, April 13, 2026, the
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CPD Staffing Study Calls for More Officers But Faces Union and Budget Barriers
A 770-page workforce study of the Chicago Police Department, years in the making and mandated by a federal consent decree, landed Wednesday with a direct assessment of what CPD needs: more officers, more supervisors, and a fundamental shift in how sworn staff are deployed across the city’s neighborhoods. The recommendations
Cook County Property Taxes Have Doubled the Rate of Inflation Over 30 Years. A New Report Demands Reform.
Cook County residents have long sensed that their property tax bills were rising faster than anything else in their financial
Chicago’s 1901 Project Seeks $55M Tax Break — What It Means for the West Side
Mayor Brandon Johnson has thrown his weight behind a $54.7 million property tax incentive to kick off the most ambitious
Chicago’s Office Return Rate Lagging Behind National Recovery Trends
The pandemic reshaped the way people work, and while many cities have seen a significant rebound in office occupancy, Chicago’s
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Chicago Bears Stadium Decision Is Closing In as Springfield Faces a Late-Spring Deadline
Six years into one of the more drawn-out stadium negotiations in NFL history, the Chicago Bears say a decision is imminent. The team owns land in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Indiana has passed legislation and signed it into law. Illinois has a bill moving through its House but has not yet
The Power of Sports in Uniting Chicago’s Vibrant Communities
In Chicago, the power of sports goes far beyond the scoreboard. It’s a force that binds neighborhoods, sparks citywide pride,
The Role of Coaching in Chicago’s Sports Team Triumphs
In Chicago, sports are more than a pastime, they’re a pulse. From the roar of the United Center to the
Course Design and Conditions That Challenge Golfers
Course design plays a critical role in determining the level of difficulty golfers encounter. The arrangement of holes, total yardage,
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