How Can I Max My Tiny Balcony? By Judy Sutton Taylor High-rise residents, don’t despair: You can trick out even the smallest outside space. Read more
The Rise and Fall of Chicago Neighborhoods By Edward McClelland The Loop is Chicago’s fastest-growing neighborhood, Englewood its fastest shrinking. That says a lot about where the city’s headed. Read more
Big Players Place Big Bets on Sports Gambling in Illinois By Robert Reed Casinos, a racetrack, and major sports teams are all trying to cash in on Illinois’s $5 billion a year sports betting habit. Read more
Lakefront Dwellers Await a Plan as Beaches Disappear By Edward McClelland On the edges of the city, the Chicago Department of Transportation dumped riprap as a temporary emergency fix to stem the rising water. But will that hold until 2028 or later? Read more
