For nearly a century, Chicago’s housing policies have systematically disadvantaged minorities, particularly Black residents, for whom housing costs have become more unaffordable. Eight out of nine Chicago community areas experiencing the highest housing cost burden are predominantly Black.

To create a more equitable housing market, city leaders must undo restrictive policies that favor the privileged. They can start by passing an amendatory ordinance that would expand access to accessory dwelling units in lower-income communities.

Election Day is nearly upon us. In a matter of hours, the final votes in the 2024 presidential election will be cast.

In a deeply divided nation, the election is a true toss-up between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.

Election Day is on Tuesday, and if you need to know where to vote in Illinois in the 2024 elections, here’s how to find the location of your polling place.

CBS News Chicago also has you covered if you need to know how to register to vote, how to vote early, or what’s on the ballot.

Jennie Jiang is still deciding who’ll get her vote in Chicago’s 3rd District school board race on the Near Northwest Side. But as she looks for information ahead of Tuesday’s election, she’s found herself “annoyed at the messaging and the politics.”

One ad she received claimed a candidate would raise her property taxes 40%. Another claimed the opposing candidate was supported by former President Donald Trump and would gut the public schools.

Nearly 30% of registered Illinois voters cast their ballot by Sunday night. Now, the Illinois Attorney General’s office is sending more than 200 teams of assistant attorneys general and investigators across the state to monitor polling places tomorrow.

“The right to vote is one of the most fundamental rights we have as Americans,” Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Monday. “My office has and continues to monitor polling places throughout the state on Election Day to ensure that right is protected.”