The Obama Presidential Center’s popularity is sparking a housing crisis as short-term rentals explode in nearby neighborhoods, pushing out longtime residents and driving up rents. While some welcome the extra income, advocates warn these rentals are gobbling up affordable housing, especially in the 20th Ward where licenses jumped 46%—a stark contrast to citywide declines since 2019. Meanwhile, Illinois lawmakers have passed a new safety bill: starting in 2027, e-bikes and scooters over 28 mph will be treated like motor vehicles, requiring licenses, insurance, and registration—and banned from bike paths. The move aims to curb rising accidents as these devices race into public spaces.
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