A raffle for ‘the American dream’? Elk Grove’s unique solution to housing affordability crisis

Elk Grove Village residents can enter a raffle to get first crack at purchasing a new single-family home, under an unconventional public-private partnership that officials hope may be a model to ease the housing affordability crisis.

One pizza at a time: Former McDonald’s exec and family bring a lifetime of hospitality to Lantern Pizza Co.

A proposal to buy the Lake County Housing Authority facility in Lake Zurich and build a 24-unit affordable workforce housing apartment building has resurfaced.

Plan to build affordable rental homes on Midlothian Manor is back on the table

Illinois lawmakers pass landmark AI accountability bill

Homebuilder M/I Homes is set to start work on a new community of 68 townhouses on 111th Street between Route 30 and Route 59 in the southwest portion of Naperville.

Work on 68 new townhouses to begin this summer in Naperville

Homebuilder M/I Homes has closed on land acquisition for Everly Trace of Naperville and is set to start work on the new community of 68 townhouses. It’s M/I Homes’ third townhouse development in Naperville in less than a year.

The solar farm at Huntley High School. The McHenry County Board has narrowly approved two solar farms.

McHenry County Board chairman breaks ties to approve 2 solar farms

The McHenry County Board has narrowly approved a pair of solar farms after County Board Chair Mike Buehler cast the tiebreaking vote.

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‘It was a landmark’: Co-owner among onlookers as former Des Plaines restaurant is demolished

Former Harvest Bible Chapel pastor puts Elgin-area home on market for $2.5 million

Wood trusses are moved into place on a new townhouse building in Pingree Grove. Legislation that could lead to more multifamily housing developments is before state lawmakers.

Will lawmakers pass bill that could lead to more multifamily housing?

The political battle over legislation that could ease residential zoning rules across Illinois is intensifying.

Tyler Hanes, center, stars in Marriott Theatre’s revival of the Elvis Presley bio-tuner “Heartbreak Hotel” whose zesty production numbers come courtesy of director/choreographer Deidre Goodwin.

For things to do this spring and summer, try Lake County

Museums, amusement parks, live theater and tranquil gardens are some of the spring and summer options available in Lake County.

Rolling Meadows Mayor Lara Sanoica on Wednesday continued to demand a “seat at the table” in discussions over Bears-related infrastructure. Her latest comments came during the annual state of the city address at Meridian Banquet & Conference Center.

Rolling Meadows mayor hopes to ‘keep both the Bears and Springfield accountable’ on infrastructure

Rolling Meadows Mayor Lara Sanoica continues to lobby for a “seat at the table” in discussions about infrastructure should the Bears move to neighboring Arlington Heights.

Following an unrelated appearance Tuesday in Champaign, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office defended Bears-backed megaproject legislation that has faced increasing scrutiny and stalled at the state Capitol.

Pritzker defends potential Bears tax deal amid treasurer report scrutiny

Gov. JB Pritzker’s office Tuesday defended a property tax financing mechanism the Bears would use in Arlington Heights, after Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas released a critical report questioning the special tax arrangement.

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