Development

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Producers scouting the interior of the historic White Palace Grill in Chicago, a classic diner known for its authentic, working-class atmosphere.

TV Show Scouts Iconic Chicago Restaurants for Authentic Setting

At the White Palace Grill, a decades-old hub for working-class Chicagoans, producers for a new TV show are scouting locations.

Rafael Mendoza·June 28, 2026

Modern, sustainable residential building in Albany Park, Chicago, with residents walking and biking, and a public transit station nearby, symbolizing a car-free future.

Neighborhoods

City Council Approves Mixed-Use Development at 3240 W Lawrence

In a city often defined by its car culture, Chicago's City Council just approved a 26-unit residential development in Albany Park with zero car parking spaces!

Aisha Patel·June 21, 2026

Pasadena City Hall with protestors holding signs, under a stormy, dramatic sky, symbolizing the denial of a housing development.

Neighborhoods

Pasadena Council Denies Housing, Resists 2026 Code Goals

Despite state laws allowing projects to receive up to 50% additional residential density, the Pasadena City Council recently denied an appeal for a 133-unit affordable housing development at 600 North

Aisha Patel·June 5, 2026

Affordable housing complex in Rogers Park, Chicago, with diverse residents and community members.

Neighborhoods

Chicago committee approves Rogers Park affordable housing plan

In a stark contrast to typical Chicago development, the City Council's zoning committee just approved an 80-unit apartment complex in Rogers Park where every single unit will be below market rate, acc

Caitlin O'Malley·May 20, 2026