Nearly two years after Rahm barreled into office, aldermen are still rubber-stamping everything he wants. Here's why the trend is so troubling for Chicago's citizens. Read more
Just five aldermen—pictured in their council seats in February—have accounted for more than half of the 112 dissenting votes against Mayor Emanuel so far. Read more
While Chicago’s median home prices are bottoming out, big-ticket prices are soaring. The year even set a new record for the highest amount ever paid for a Chicago residence. Read more
The director of sustainability at Chicago’s Cannon Design believes energy efficiency— and carbon-neutral buildings—will define the future of architectural innovation. Read more