Chicago posted nearly 10 million square feet of new industrial leasing in Q1 2026 as manufacturing reshoring accelerates.
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Chicago Bike Lanes Spark Growing Political Fight Over City Streets
Street redesign projects meant to improve safety are becoming flash points in debates over transportation and neighborhood identity.
Plenty of Momentum: Suburban Chicago Multifamily Market Gains Strength in First Quarter of 2026
Total multifamily sales volume in Chicago’s suburbs surged 56.9% year-over-year in Q1 2026.
Chicago City Council Passes Law Barring Officers with Far-Right Group Ties from Police Force
Chicago enacted a new ordinance making membership in certain extremist organisations grounds for dismissal from the police
DOJ Drops Chicago Anti-ICE Protest Charges Over Prosecutors’ Gross Misconduct
A federal court dismissed cases against anti-ICE activists after finding that the US government’s own prosecutors had behaved improperly
Chicago Anti-ICE Protesters Case Dismissed as Judge Cites Prosecutorial Misconduct by Feds
A Cook County judge threw out charges against protesters after finding that federal prosecutors had acted improperly
DOJ Drops Charges Against Chicago-Area Anti-ICE Protesters Citing Gross Misconduct by Prosecutors
The Department of Justice dismissed criminal charges against activists who had opposed ICE operations near Chicago
Prison Sentences for Retail Theft Doubled in 2025 Under New Cook County State’s Attorney Policies
A report found that tougher sentencing for retail theft was making a significant difference in Cook County’s criminal courts
Cook County Judge Rejects Push to Appoint Special Prosecutor to Investigate Alleged ICE Misconduct
An Illinois court declined a request to name a special prosecutor to probe allegations against ICE enforcement activities
Chicago City Council Votes to Freeze Hourly Pay for Tipped Workers in Compromise Deal
Chicago’s city council approved a compromise on tipped worker wages after months of political negotiation