Paul Balik

Tents, bikes and other personal items are spread out at an encampment in Humboldt Park. Advocates say HUD funding is essential to fight homelessness in Chicago.

Bring Chicago Home real estate transfer tax would 'chill' multifamily housing development

Many apartment buildings transferred in Chicago are going to exceed the $1 million threshold, including ones that house middle- and low-income tenants. What actually fights homelessness might be different from what feels progressive.

By Paul Balik