CHA Hosts 2026 Owner Symposium for Housing Providers
The Chicago Housing Authority's annual event brought property owners and managers together to discuss expanding affordable housing across the city.
Chicago Remote Work News
Across Chicago, coverage here takes in return to office mandates, hybrid policy shifts, productivity trends and commercial real estate impacts. It encompasses the evolving relationship between professional requirements and individual schedules.
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November 3, 2026
CTA Awards $17 Million Forest Park Branch Track Design ContractAECOM Technical Services will design 13 miles of Blue Line track as part of the Forest Park Branch Rebuild.
November 2, 2026
Metra Releases Draft Network Plan for Public CommentThe draft outlines service expansion and infrastructure investments across Metra's 11 lines in the Chicago region.
October 30, 2026
Chicago Avenue Bridge Delayed Until Spring 2027The Chicago Department of Transportation cites negotiation hurdles for the construction schedule shift.
October 29, 2026
Chicago Commission to Review West Lakeview Landmark PlanOfficials will consider a six-block landmark district proposal in West Lakeview next week to preserve local architectural character.
October 29, 2026
Chicago Officials Present Irving Park Road StudyThe city is seeking public feedback on development plans to improve safety and vacancies along the corridor.
October 28, 2026
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza Enters Chicago Mayoral RaceThe current comptroller plans to run for mayor of Chicago in the 2027 election.
October 28, 2026
Simpson Thacher Expands Chicago Office With Four PartnersThe law firm hired four new partners to support its ongoing growth and office space expansion in Chicago.
October 28, 2026
Founders Launch Tovie Stationary Bike for ChildrenNew stationary bike requires children to pedal to keep digital content playing.
October 27, 2026
Edelman Unveils New Industry Principles in ChicagoCEO Richard Edelman introduced a new framework for public relations at the PRovoke Media Global Summit.
October 26, 2026
Switchyards Opens New Chicago Coworking LocationsThe company expands its residential neighborhood footprint with two new spaces in Lincoln Park and Fulton Market.
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Regular subjects here include employer attendance policies, the conversion of office space to other uses, technological tools for collaboration and labor market shifts. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Office vacancy rates remain a defining feature of the local landscape as companies adjust their long-term lease commitments. The tension between professional flexibility and centralized oversight remains the primary driver of these stories.