The Battle Between Chicago Renters And Landlords Is Heating Up

E410 - The Battle Between Chicago Renters And Landlords Is Heating Up

Published: July 30, 2026

Duration: 30:26

The fight over the future of renters’ rights in Chicago is heating up, as supporters of a proposal put forth by Mayor Brandon Johnson are blasting a competing measure as the “Chicago landlord’s big, beautiful bill.” Meanwhile, four Logan Square residents have filed the first lawsuit linked to the city’s tenants right pilot program, accusing their a landlord, his realtor and a brokerage company of running afoul of a Northwest Side anti-gentrification law.

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporters - Melody Mercado, Ariel Parrella

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