Crain’s recent article by Dennis Rodkin, “Granny flats could soon be OK citywide,” highlights the opportunity for collaboration between advocates and industry to bring more affordable housing to ...

As Chicago looks to combat a shortage of affordable housing, its communities face a key challenge: the loss of the city’s iconic two-, three- and four-flats. On the city's North Side, Lincoln Park ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago lawmakers are divided on legalizing the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs. These secondary living spaces are illegal to build in most of Chicago, and political ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aldermen advanced a measure that could legalize “granny flats” citywide with limited restrictions, a move advocates say will ...

Aldermen reached an apparent deal Tuesday to legalize coach houses, basement units and “granny flats” in Chicago, but slow their spread in single-family neighborhoods. Alds. Marty Quinn and Bennett ...

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Chicago City Council is set to vote on several major measures, including a compromise ordinance allowing limited granny flat conversions, with aldermen able to opt their wards in or out. Lawmakers ...

A Chicago apartment complex could be headed to foreclosure after the owners fell behind on debt payments and tried but failed to sell it ahead of the maturity date on its $39 million loan. CRG, a ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago residents are straining under higher costs of living, as rent continues to rise each year. For Galewood resident Ashley Golf, rent has increased by 26% in the last three years ...

Aldermen advanced a measure that could legalize “granny flats” citywide with limited restrictions, a move advocates say will create more affordable housing. The City Council’s Zoning Committee voted ...