Chicago Real Estate

People walk through Block 37, the retail and entertainment complex, on Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago’s Loop. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Block 37 changes hands, and its new owner promises a makeover

By Brian J. Rogal

October 7, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

Edwards Realty Co. promises to transform Block 37 into an experiential retail center that hosts...

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...

A two-bedroom with two private balconies and a home office in this West Loop building has gone on the market. (Mikel Pickett)

West Loop 2-bedroom home with 2 private balconies and a home office: $1M

By Kim Quillen

July 16, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This two-bedroom home has two full bathrooms, 12-foot ceilings and wide-plank oak hardwood floors.

The 22,000-seat Chicago Fire soccer stadium under construction at the north end of The 78 in Chicago's South Loop is seen on May 12, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Plan to spend $425 million in taxpayer money at Chicago Fire stadium site wins City Council approval

By Jake Sheridan

July 15, 2026 at 7:33 p.m.

Aldermen approved a plan Wednesday to spend $425 million in taxpayer money to spark development...

A home on Perkins Court in Naperville, which sold for a record $8.3 million, features a soccer field, sauna, resort-style pool and in-ground trampoline among its amenities. (@properties Christie's International Real Estate)

Naperville home goes for $8.3 million in record-breaking residential sale

By Carolyn Stein

July 14, 2026 at 2:52 p.m.

A home in unincorporated Naperville purchased for $8.3 million is the highest residential sale in...

This five-bedroom, four-bathroom home in Barrington is on the market for nearly $1.7 million. (Paulina Angelaccio)

Barrington 5-bedroom Queen Anne home with stained glass windows: $1.7M

By Lauryn Azu

July 15, 2026 at 1:22 p.m.

This five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home was built in 1893 and has French doors, stained-glass windows, gypsum...

Ald. Bill Conway, 34th, left, and Ald. Brendan Reilly, 42nd, talk during a City Council Finance Committee meeting at City Hall, July 13, 2026. Reilly praised the overall plan, but said it’s been a struggle over the past few days to get details from the Department of Planning and Development. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Key City Council committee green-lights $424 million in public funding for Chicago Fire stadium site

By Brian J. Rogal

July 13, 2026 at 7:05 p.m.

A City Council committee voted Monday to use $424 million in property taxes to help...

The Glen Town Center on April 29, 2026. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Glenview considers letting The Glen tap into village funds for capital improvements

By Jennifer Johnson

July 13, 2026 at 2:05 p.m.

Glenview Village Board is considering letting The Glen tap into village's Permanent Fund to make...

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Condo Adviser: Condo might not be considered leased if a relative is occupying it rent-free

By Howard Dakoff

July 12, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Many leasing restrictions contain provisions that govern whether or not a condo is considered leased...

Winnetka President Bob Dearborn addresses the Board on plans to ban short-term rentals and stays consisting of 60 consecutive days or less in the village, July 7, 2026. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Winnetka advances plans to ban short-term rentals for less than 60 days

By Claire Murphy

July 9, 2026 at 1:53 p.m.

Winnetka Village Council advanced plans to ban short-term rentals, like those listed on popular sites...

Fellowship Christian Church, 1106 Madison Street in Oak Park, pictured Wednesday, July 7, 2026, is set to be replaced by Keystone Apartments. Construction for the affordable apartment complex is expected to begin in fall 2027. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

State OKs funding for affordable housing development in Oak Park

By Cam'ron Hardy

July 10, 2026 at 1:50 p.m.

The Illinois Housing Development Authority approved two tax credit funding for an upcoming affordable housing...

This six-bedroom home in Chicago's North Center neighborhood recently went on the market for over $2 million. (Jennifer Ames)

North Center 6-bedroom home with retractable screened deck: $2.2M

By Lauryn Azu

July 9, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This six-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath brick home in North Center has an open floor plan with living...