Chicago's office market is facing a severe crisis, with downtown office buildings trading at massive discounts. A century-old building in Printing House Row district plummeted from $68.1 million to a mere $4.2 million. Even newer properties are suffering, impacting the city's tax base, which funds essential services like schools and public safety. Remote work and higher interest rates are reshaping demand, but questionable city policy is fueling the fire. Other cities like Dallas and St. Louis are experiencing similar declines, indicating a nationwide trend. Is Chicago’s leadership, under Mayor Brandon Johnson, steering the city towards financial disaster? We break down the numbers and analyze the real impact of this economic downturn. It's time to ask the hard questions. Don't let this happen in your city.