One of the biggest music festivals in the country sets up shop in downtown Chicago this weekend, but Lollapalooza's impact ...

After pouring more than $1 million into New York’s mayoral race, Airbnb Inc. said it’s having “really good conversations” ...

Chicago’s existing law allows short-term rentals to be blocked only when 25% of a precinct’s registered voters sign a petition calling for it.

City Council committee tries to put a lid on new vacation rentals from Airbnb, others If the full City Council approves, alderpeople could ban new vacation rentals in individual precincts. The ...

Before buying an Airbnb in a regulation-heavy state like California, make sure it pencils well as a long-term rental, too. You may need to convert its usage if the city effectively bans Airbnbs later.

Airbnb host hopes Beyoncé’s Chicago concerts bring a tourism bump Searches for Airbnb stays in Chicago surged more than 100% this week, when Beyoncé will perform three concerts at Soldier Field.