A legal fight is heating up between the Village of Sugar Grove and Kaneland District 302 over a big development project called the Grove. The school district is trying to stop the 760-acre Crown Development tax increment finance (TIF) district. They say it doesn't meet the rules for a TIF. A TIF is
Chicago's South Side is home to a massive, unfinished presidential center. It's dedicated to Barack Obama, but not everyone is happy about it. Some people think it's an eyesore, looming over the neighborhood like a giant from a sci-fi movie. But is it really that bad compared to other presidential a
Dallas has some old rules that are causing trouble for local businesses. Imagine trying to run a fun place where people can enjoy live music, but the city says you can't charge a small fee for it. That's what's happening to Revelers Hall in Bishop Arts and The Free Man in Deep Ellum. These places h
A big change is coming to downtown Reno. A local hotel-casino owner wants to build up to 12 sports fields over the next six years. These fields will be used for soccer and lacrosse tournaments. The plan is part of a new group called the Downtown Reno Amateur Sports Association. The fields will be ne
The Watertown Mall is staying put for now. National Development, a Newton-based company, recently bought the mall for $100. 25 million. This comes after Alexandria Real Estate Equities, a California-based firm, purchased the 24. 5-acre property in 2021 for $130 million. Alexandria had big plans to t
Portland is a small city with a big personality. It's known for its charming, historic downtown. But a new plan could change that. A 30-story tower is proposed for the heart of the city. Some think it's a great idea. Others? Not so much. The tower is supposed to have a hotel, condos, and a restaura
Lovers Lane, a bustling street in University Park, is currently a hotspot for construction. This isn't just any construction; it's a massive project that's been in the works for years. The goal? To give the area a much-needed facelift. But while the city is busy improving the infrastructure, small b
The world is changing fast, and cities are trying to keep up. With AI becoming more common, many jobs are at risk. Some jobs, like middle managers and entry-level positions, are already disappearing. Cities are now focusing on creating jobs that can't be easily replaced by machines or are at the for
In the heart of China, the Wuhan metropolitan area is a bustling hub of activity. But have you ever wondered why some neighborhoods cost more than others? A recent study took a deep dive into this question. They looked at data from 48 counties around Wuhan and studied how land prices changed from 20
Denver's Colfax Avenue is famous for its vibrant dining scene. But lately, it's been a different kind of hotspot. Construction has taken over, and it's not just the roads that are feeling the impact. Eateries along this bustling street are facing tough times. The latest casualty is Middleman, a popu
