12/10/20: Here’s how Chicago wants to tackle gentrification

The city wants to slow displacement in two hot real estate markets by blocking homeowners from turning small apartment buildings into single-family homes. Reporter Dennis Rodkin explains in a recap of this week’s local housing news. Plus: Advocacy group asks for indoor dining by Jan. 15, Silicon Valley accelerator to open Chicago office focused on food startups, ComEd parent Exelon sells solar power business and Starbucks names Mellody Hobson board chair.