Don DeBat
Jun 27, 2022
Fond Memories Of 1649 N. Halsted Street Still Linger
“Where have all the flowers gone, long-time passing? Where have all the graveyards gone? Gone to flowers every one,” says the 1955 Pete...
Don DeBat
Jun 20, 2022
Despite History, Assessor’s Job Should Focus On Fairness
With the primary election only a few days away, now is the perfect time to assess the candidates running for the office of Cook County...
Don DeBat
Jun 16, 2022
Home-Loan Interest Rates Surge On Inflation Worries
Worries about soaring inflation, and a sharp rate increase by the Federal Reserve Board forced home-loan lenders to hike interest...
Don DeBat
Jun 13, 2022
Assessing Chicago’s True Real Estate Values Is A Challenge
Assessing true real estate values in the city of Chicago and throughout Cook County really is an inexact science and a challenge. Cook...
Don DeBat
Jun 6, 2022
Despite City Approval Dark Clouds Hang Over Casino Choice
As critics continue to shoot it down, dark clouds hang over Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s much-ballyhooed “casino-for-dummies” choice. Despite...