The Chicago City Council this week officially designated the former Wax Trax! Records building in Lincoln Park an official Chicago landmark. The City Council approved the designation at its ...

In a letter HUD sent Wednesday to the complaining parties, which was obtained by the Tribune, the agency said it was closing ...

The Chicago City Council on Wednesday spent nearly two hours singing the praises of Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. (27th), the council's elder statesman, as he attended his final meeting before stepping ...

A measure to allow for the building of more accessory dwelling units, commonly known as "granny flats," was blocked in City Council on Wednesday Supporters of the measure say allowing for the ...

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

If approved by the committee, the landmarks commission, and ultimately, the City Council, the work would comprise a significant first step of a $241 million effort to turn the Field Building into ...

The Chicago City Council on Wednesday voted to extend protection status to a historic Catholic parish in the city, handing a win to advocates who for years have urged the local government to ...

Chicago is set to become the first city to have a Native American-inspired affordable housing project. The seven-story building, known as Jigzibik, will contain 45 affordable rentals and will be ...