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An analysis of the city's 311 data showed Chicagoans made more no-heat complaints during the historic cold snap earlier this year than any other time in the last five years. Building owners are rarely fined, however.

They’re a good idea, but they’re not going to liberate us from capitalism.

Albanys efforts include going to court to crack down on problem owners who often ignore citations

CHICAGO — Larry Burns had been planning a wedding reception last May in Mississippi and was looking forward to his mother coming from her home in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. A

A 2021 investigation revealed Chicago’s deeply flawed inspection system for identifying and responding to safety issues in residential buildings. Since the report was published, 53 more people have died in residential fires.

Robin Bartram spent two years shadowing Chicago’s building inspectors. Here’s what she learned.

They keep rich neighborhoods in line and give poor ones a pass.