ChicagoApr 22, 2026Right of first refusal rule takes effect in South Side Chicago neighborhoodsIndustry players are expressing similar concerns about the measure modeled after the Northwest Side Housing Preservation ordinance passed in 2024
ChicagoMay 29, 2026Johnson floats new ordinance establishing rental unit-tracking registryProposed measure would also ban “junk fees” and tighten oversight of landlords across more than 500,000 units
ChicagoSep 26, 2025Chicago City Council allows coach houses with key exceptions for single-family districtsCompromise reached after year-long stalemate, allowing ADUs with exceptions and aldermanic control