Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate for first time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cutThe move comes as Americans are already struggling with high costs for groceries, gas and housing.Chicago Sun-Times22d agoWhole story →EconomyBuildfederal reserve rate hike
Mayor Johnson wins first round in fight over protections for tenantsThe City Council’s Housing Committee narrowly approved Brandon Johnson’s newly revised Protecting Renters Ordinance after he dropped a provision requiring landlords to make relocation payments to tenants evicted through no fault of their own.Chicago Sun-Times22d agoWhole story →BuildBrandon Johnsonchicago renter protections vote