As Airbnbs explode around the Obama Center, housing advocates say affordable units are disappearing – WBEZ (Chicago)

While licenses for short-term rentals have declined citywide since 2019, they have increased by 46 percent in the 20th Ward, which includes most of the Woodlawn community just west of the Obama Presidential Center. Airbnb “Superhost” Kristy Ramsey says she usually makes around $60 a night, with people paying close to $80 for cleaning and Airbnb fees. But with the Obama Presidential Center opening, Airbnb allowed her to raise her nightly rate by about $30.