Chicago Real Estate

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions at a press conference to announce the expansion of Illinois’ medical debt relief program on Oct. 15, 2026, in the Cook County Health building. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker says Illinois housing plan likely waits but Bears stadium and data center bills alive

By Olivia Olander

October 15, 2026 at 5:21 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker said his plan to allow multifamily homes on single-family lots probably won’t...

Loop 4-bedroom home with custom wine cellar. (RM Luxury Group)

Loop 4-bedroom home with custom wine cellar: $10.9M

By Kim Quillen

October 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This four-bedroom home has a private elevator entry, floor-to-ceiling windows and east- and west-facing terraces.

Chicago Bulls player Dailyn Swain dunks in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Grizzlies at the United Center on Oct. 9, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Bulls player Dailyn Swain rents River North unit

By Bob Goldsborough

October 14, 2026 at 12:31 p.m.

Chicago Bulls rookie small forward Dailyn Swain, whom the team drafted in the first round...

Rock-n-roll-themed condo in Trump Tower listed for $6M

By Bob Goldsborough

January 19, 2024 at 10:57 a.m.

A four-bedroom rock-'n'-roll-themed condominium on the 29th floor of the Trump International Hotel & Tower...

This topographic map should get your attention. The red arrows point to sinkholes that can cause serious structural damage to the average home. (United States Geological Survey/TNS)

Ask the Builder: How to avoid geologic hazards when building

By Tim Carter

January 19, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

You probably don't give much thought to the ground under or around your home. What...

Rock-n-roll-themed condo in Trump Tower listed for $6M

By Kim Quillen

January 19, 2024 at 8:21 a.m.

A four-bedroom rock-'n'-roll-themed condominium on the 29th floor of the Trump International Hotel & Tower...

Real Estate Matters: Who’s financially responsible for water damage inside condo unit caused by contractor’s actions out in breezeway?

By Ilyce Glink

January 18, 2024 at 4:29 p.m.

Q: We own a condo in Atlanta as a secondary residence. About a year ago...

Streeterville 3-bedroom home with built-in espresso maker: $1.2M

By Lauryn Azu

January 18, 2024 at 7:06 a.m.

Evanston 6-bedroom home with wrap-around front porch: $1.4M

By Kim Quillen

January 16, 2024 at 7:31 a.m.

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Retired Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood and his wife, Sarah, sold their Georgian Revival-style mansion in Winnetka for its $8.5 million asking price.

Retired Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood and his wife list Winnetka mansion for $8.5M

By Bob Goldsborough

January 16, 2024 at 1:05 p.m.

Retired Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood and his wife, Sarah, have placed their six-bedroom, 11,250-square-foot...

During candidate elections for a condo association board, the decision on how to list the names on a ballot is solely within the discretion of the board.

Condo Adviser: Order in which condo board candidate names appear on ballot is within board’s discretion

By Howard Dakoff

January 14, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Q: I am a unit owner in a large, high-rise condominium building. For the ballot...

A simple mat that contains safe electric heating cables can be put under ceramic tile or even laminate flooring.

Ask the Builder: How to spend the least money to stay warm

By Tim Carter

January 12, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

Like me, you may live where it gets cold in the winter. Even if you're...

Former Cubs player Kerry Wood lists Winnetka mansion

By Contributed Content

January 14, 2024 at 8:44 a.m.

Former Chicago Cubs player Kerry Wood and his wife plan to list their Winnetka mansion...