<p>The city of Chicago has leased four parking garages to generate more than $122 million for improvements to the city's parks.</p>
Jul 7, 2007 The Chicago Tribune
<p>As transit agencies in Chicago and other metro areas deal with major budget deficits, a recent report evaluates other possible revenue sources to fund public transportation.</p>
Jul 3, 2007 Illinois PIRG
<p>By creating market incentives for wetlands restoration, the Wetlands Initiative project aims to clean water, increase wildlife habitat, and reduce greenhouse gases.</p>
Jun 28, 2007 The Washington Post
<p>Several communities have used ordinances to favor masonry over vinyl siding, but the practice is being challenged by a lawsuit arguing that the added cost prices out low-income minorities.</p>
Jun 27, 2007 St. Louis Post-Dispatch
<p>Despite big plans to make the city a national example for environmental friendliness, some say Chicago Mayor Richard Daley's measures have failed to produce the intended results.</p>
Jun 19, 2007 The Chicago Tribune
<p>Margaret Wente lists Chicago's strengths and criticizes Toronto's mayor for the city's problems.</p>
Jun 19, 2007 The Globe and Mail
<p>Despite efforts to limit big box retailers in the city, Chicago is riding a new wave of retail spending at the likes of Target and Wal-Mart -- though smaller local retailers are also sharing in the boom.</p>
Jun 17, 2007 The Chicago Tribune
<p>In the depressed Chicago suburb of Robbins, developers have joined forces to provide 800 affordably-priced houses over the next 5 years.</p>
Jun 12, 2007 The Chicago Tribune
<p>Chicago officials are renewing an ordinance to discourage cyclists from riding on some of the city's sidewalks, while bike advocates argue the city isn't doing enough to make the streets safe for both pedestrians and bike riders.</p>
Jun 6, 2007 Chicago Sun-Times
<p>The Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois is considering two competing proposals for new skyscrapers in its downtown.</p>
May 31, 2007 The Chicago Tribune
