Chicago Alderman Marty Quinn is attempting to squeeze out home-sharing in the 13th Ward.

Lake Bluff homeowners home sharing with Airbnb were forced to cease and desist by the village zoning board.

Effective July 20, 2017, residents wishing to host visitors in their homes between one and thirty days must apply and pay $50 for a license. The city must inspect the property and deem it up to standards.

It’s no secret Chicago aldermen aren’t friendly to outsider businesses and innovative industries. Here’s a look at some of the most egregious examples from 2016.

The Chicago market has grown to the third largest in the country, accounting for almost all of the more than $73 million in supplemental income in 2016.