Check out some interesting, thought-proving reads from across the country in this week's Urban News... Tis the Season to be jolly, but really, how about some holiday decor trends that lend to new festive traditions? Check out these great ideas in Forbes...

With big box retailer Target assessing leaving the city's South Side, local residents and elected officials aren't letting go without a fight. Read more in Block Club Chicago . Voters in Evanston have approved an increase to the real estate transfer tax on homes which sell for $1.5 million or more...

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Check out this Urban News section, looking at local and national news, events, and trends you just might want to learn more about. -- C hicago Landlords have converted some “clicks to bricks” in getting online retailers into neighborhood storefronts, but what does this mean long-term? The Real Deal takes a look...