An adverb meaning 'lately' or 'these days'; used frequently in everyday speech to refer to a recent period.
ここのところ忙しくて、趣味の時間が取れない。
I've been busy lately and can't make time for my hobbies.
ここのところ天気が不安定だね。
The weather has been unstable lately, hasn't it?
ここのところ、よく寝られなくて困っている。
Lately I haven't been sleeping well and it's a problem.
ここのところ調子がいいから、試合も期待できる。
He's been in good form lately, so we can expect a good performance in the match.
A noun-like use meaning 'this part' or 'this point' (i.e., this aspect or place being discussed).
企画書のここのところをもう一度説明してくれますか？
Could you explain this part of the proposal once more?
ここのところが分かりにくいので、図に書いて示そう。
This point is hard to understand, so I'll show it with a diagram.