Chicago Real Estate

Visitors tour the lobby of the Avalon Regal Theater, a 2,500-seat auditorium that opened in 1927 on East 79th Street, during Open House Chicago on Oct. 15, 2023. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Open House 2026: Our 12 don’t-miss spots this year

By Bob Gendron

October 7, 2026 at 5:30 a.m.

The annual free event, presented by the Chicago Architecture Center, opens the doors to hundreds...

Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey gives a thumbs-up as he leaves a press conference near McCormick Place on Sept. 4, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Illinois Democrats accuse Darren Bailey of failing to disclose who provides rent-free Chicago apartment

By Dan Petrella

October 6, 2026 at 5:25 p.m.

The Illinois Democratic Party has accused Darren Bailey, the Republican nominee for governor, of violating...

This five-bedroom house at 911 Queens Lane in Glenview has a lower level with a recreation room, an exercise room, a wine cellar, and a bedroom and full bath with steam shower. (Larry Malvin/Summit Imaging)

Glenview 5-bedroom home with built-in doghouse: $2.1M

By Saleema Syed

October 6, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This five-bedroom house has a lower level with a recreation room, an exercise room and...

Glenview village officials voted on July 21, 2026 to purchase the building at 1810-1812 Glenview Road for future development into a public plaza. (Jennifer Johnson/for Pioneer Press)

Glenview to purchase downtown building for $1.4 million, create public plaza

By Jennifer Johnson

July 31, 2026 at 9:15 a.m.

The village of Glenview intends the space purchased in the $1.4 million deal to increase...

The Medinah Temple at 600 N. Wabash Ave. in River North on July 23, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Medinah Temple owner ready to roll the dice again on post-Bally’s future for historic River North building

By Robert Channick

July 31, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Moorish-style amphitheater will need to reinvent itself again after Bally’s moves out.

The Oak Park Village Board meets Tuesday July 28, 2026 at Village Hall. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

Oak Park board advances possible changes to single-family zoning

By Cam'ron Hardy

July 30, 2026 at 4:29 p.m.

Oak Park Village Board advanced potential single-family zoning changes to the planning committee for further...

Under a developer's plan, the Meadow Plaza Shopping Center in Northbrook, shown, would be demolished to make way for three six-story condo buildings, two commercial spaces and a riverwalk. (Village of Northbrook)

Northbrook residents continue speaking out against razing shopping plaza to build condos

By Alexandra Murphy

July 30, 2026 at 6:18 p.m.

Northbrook residents continue speaking out to the Village Board against razing Meadow Plaza to build...

West Loop three-bedroom home with a private elevator. (Mike Pickett)

West Loop 3-bedroom home with private elevator: $1.2M

By Kim Quillen

July 30, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This three-bedroom home has three full bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, 10 1/2-foot ceilings and a private...

Former gubernatorial candidate Rick Heidner speaks after attending a debate at WFLD-Ch. 32, Feb. 24, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Former gubernatorial candidate Rick Heidner buys $5.2M Barrington mansion from Motorola Solutions CEO

By Bob Goldsborough

July 29, 2026 at 9:35 a.m.

Video gambling operator and former gubernatorial candidate Rick Heidner paid $5.2 million to buy a...

Palos Park 6-bedroom home with wraparound porch, oak hardwood flooring: (T. Clark Productions)

Palos Park 6-bedroom home with wraparound porch, oak hardwood flooring: $1.3M

By Kim Quillen

July 28, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This six-bedroom home has five full bathrooms, one half-bathroom, a wraparound porch, oak hardwood flooring...

Daniel Powers, age 60, casts his votes as the sun peers into the Boathouse located in Park 571, March 17, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Low turnout trend continues in Cook County property tax referendum votes

By A.D. Quig

July 27, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

About 1 in 5 eligible voters decided the outcome of costly binding property tax questions...

Former Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore sold his five-bedroom Vernon Hills home for $1.85 million. (Lake County Assessor)

Former Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore sells Vernon Hills home for $1.85M

By Bob Goldsborough

July 24, 2026 at 7:29 p.m.

Built in 2016 and located in Vernon Hills’ Gregg’s Landing area, DJ Moore’s house has...

Oak Park community members hold signs advocating for an advisory referendum regarding the elimination of single family zoning being placed on the November ballot during a Village Board meeting on Tuesday, July 21, in Oak Park. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

Oak Park officials deny advisory referendum on ending single family housing zoning

By Cam'ron Hardy

July 24, 2026 at 3:43 p.m.

Oak Park officials voted 5-1 denying an advisory referendum on zoning changes to the village...