John Handley

For months, downtown Deerfield has resembled a bombed-out war zone. The old heart of the north suburban village had been demolished to make way for redevelopment. Now new construction is...

A 15-story condominium soon will be parked permanently on one of River North's fast-disappearing street-level parking lots. Enterprise Development Co. is beginning to excavate for caissons at the vacant lot...

While River Mill Crossing is not being built directly on the banks of the Des Plaines River, it is close enough to benefit from the natural beauty of the waterway...

The residential renaissance of Chicago's River North neighborhood originally was sparked by the conversion of old loft warehouses and factories into condominiums. Now, with suitable vintage buildings in short supply,...

Farms on the outer edges of the Chicago metropolitan area continue to be planted with new homes, but the agricultural past is not always forgotten as lawns replace crops. One...

The design of Artist Village Lofts exhibits a distinct architectural flair. Curved balconies will decorate the north and east walks of the four-story brick building. Plus, the exterior will be...

Commuting won't be a problem at the new rental complex now under construction in west suburban Naperville. Called Railway Plaza, it's less than a 5-minute walk from the Metra commuter...

Chicago is a 24-hour city because of its many downtown residents. Now comes a 24-hour office building to add to the mix. Dearborn Plaza, a 17-story office building with an...

Another cog in the redevelopment of downtown Arlington Heights is under construction. Campbell Courte is planned for 91 condominium units plus ground-floor retail by Norwood Builders. When completed in late...

Have you ever wondered about the gold in the Gold Coast? A new condominium tower to rise just west of Michigan Avenue intends to answer your question and raise the...