Montréal, Chicago, Québec City, and Milwaukee Mayors Unite for Blue-Green Economic Hub in Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Basin
Mayors of Montréal, Québec City, Milwaukee, and others pledge to develop the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin into a sustainable economic hub within ten years.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Marks First Year with Bold Economic Reforms and Development Initiatives
In his first year, Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced economic policies including a $1.25 billion development bond and efforts to cut bureaucracy, spurring equitable city growth and aiding entrepreneurs and local neighborhoods.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Unveils Housing Milestones with Overhaul of Affordable Housing System
Mayor Johnson of Chicago is advancing initiatives to improve affordable housing, introducing reforms and strategies to transform office spaces into homes and financing affordable units, with many developments already underway.
Google Begins Transformative Revamp of Chicago's Thompson Center, Preserves Iconic Atrium
Demolition began on the Thompson Center as Google commences its $280 million Chicago HQ project, maintaining the building's iconic atrium while updating its design. The "Snoopy in a Blender" sculpture will move to the Art Institute of Chicago.
Rockford, Illinois Vaults to Top U.S. Housing Market with Affordability and Job Growth, Outpaces Chicago's Cost of Living
Rockford, Illinois, is ranked as the top housing market in the US by the Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com, noted for its affordable housing, job market, and low natural disaster risk.