Since 2019, Illinois home prices have jumped nearly 50% and available houses are down nearly 50%. Blame property taxes and zoning.

Elevated prices thanks to low inventory continued to create problems for Illinois homebuyers in November.

Chicago lost nearly 1-in-5 businesses between 2015 and 2024, translating to nearly 11,200 fewer businesses operating in the city. Of the city’s 98 neighborhoods, 80 lost 10% or more of their businesses. Mag Mile lost 41% of its stores.