<p>A series of articles from the <em>Chicago Tribune</em> that look at zoning and the politics that shape the city's land use.</p>
Jan 30, 2008 The Chicago Tribune
<p>After more than a year with its funding in limbo and its future questionable, the Chicago Transit Authority has been saved from fare hikes and service cuts by an increase in county sales taxes.</p>
Jan 20, 2008 The Chicago Tribune
<p>The Chicago suburb Village of Oak Park opens the Marion Street Mall to automobile traffic again for the first time since 1974.</p>
Jan 14, 2008 Chicago Public Radio
<p>A wind turbine installed in one weekend is saving homeowners about 80% on their electricity bills.</p>
Dec 18, 2007 The New York Times
<p>Chicago city officials have proposed a ban that would forbid residents from keeping chickens.</p>
Dec 13, 2007 Associated Press
<p>The first new residents of the Clublands subdivision were promised a neighborhood. Instead they live among half-finished homes, unpaved roads, and darkened street lights as the community's developer wrestles with bankruptcy.</p>
Dec 9, 2007 The Chicago Tribune
<p>The governor of Illinois and legislators outside of Chicago are fighting over transportation funding, which is delaying the bailout for Chicago transit.</p>
Dec 3, 2007 St. Louis Post Dispatch
<p>Even with increased awareness of global warning and more focus on urban living, the process of outward development continues in cities across America -- driven by homebuyers' continuing desire to own a piece of the American Dream.</p>
Nov 29, 2007 The Chicago Tribune
<p>The city of Chicago has announced plans to green its 2,000 miles of alleyways by installing permeable ground coverings that will allow rainwater to seep back into the ground and replenish groundwater supplies.</p>
Nov 26, 2007 The New York Times
<p>Chicago struggles to overcome its battle with "food deserts" -- areas in the city with little or now access to groceries.</p>
Nov 11, 2007 Chicago Sun-Times
