Shipping-container homes

Government, Politics & Issues

Future container homes in St. Charles will look more traditional — if there are any

Nancy Fowler

As Zack Smithey began building his shipping-container home in St. Charles last May, the controversy around it grew along with the house.Compliments came,…
Government, Politics & Issues

Proposal would regulate St. Charles shipping-container homes. Would it also prevent them?

Nancy Fowler

A proposed amendment to St. Charles' building codes would make shipping-container homes blend in with more typical houses in the city.A new home on Elm…