Chicago Real Estate

Michelle Seitz, the former Russell Investments chair and CEO who earlier spent more than two decades at Chicago-based William Blair & Co., listed her seven-bedroom Kenilworth mansion for sale. (Cook County Assessor)

Former Russell Investments CEO Michelle Seitz lists Kenilworth mansion for $10.5M

By Bob Goldsborough

October 16, 2026 at 3:04 p.m.

Michelle Seitz, who spent more than two decades at Chicago-based William Blair & Co., has...

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.

This house at 222 W. Van Buren Ave. in downtown Naperville being marketed for $8.2 million. It has two adjoining vacant lots that are being sold separately for $1.5 million each.

If you have $8.2M to $10.5M burning a hole in your pocket, Naperville has a couple of houses for you

By Megan Jones

August 25, 2023 at 8:42 p.m.

What's better than an $8.2 million house going on the market in Naperville? How about...

While you may think this structure looks sound, it's not. Fortunately, the town inspector saw it and is forcing the owner to tear it down. (Tim Carter/Tribune Content Agency/TNS)

Ask the Builder: Will your DIY project kill or injure yourself or others?

By Tim Carter

August 25, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

I live in rural central New Hampshire. It's the "Live Free or Die" state. I...

The owners bought two units and then hired noted Chicago architect Laurence Booth to combine them into a modernist-style, 12,000-square-foot spread with 360-degree views.

Former Fruit of the Loom CEO lists full-floor apartment for $16M, making it one of Chicago’s priciest listings

By Bob Goldsborough

August 24, 2023 at 12:01 p.m.

Financier and former Fruit of the Loom President and CEO William F. Farley and his...

Streeterville 3-bedroom home with custom walk-in closet: $4.3M

By Lauryn Azu

August 24, 2023 at 7:06 a.m.

If you're going to sell by owner, you have to watch your local market.

Real Estate Matters: Reader shares positive experience selling by owner, but it might not work for everyone

By Ilyce Glink

August 24, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

Reader comments: I enjoy reading your column in our local paper. I sold my dad's...

Brian Rodgers gives a haircut to former resident Tommy Thomas on Aug. 23, 2023, at St. Andrews Court. Rodgers, who was formerly incarcerated and has experienced homelessness, is currently living in the transitional East Garfield Park facility while receiving services and looking for work.

An estimated 68,440 Chicagoans experienced homelessness in 2021, new report says

By Lizzie Kane

August 24, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Chicago increased between 2020 and 2021, according to...

Former Fruit of the Loom CEO lists full-floor apartment for $16M, making it one of Chicago’s priciest listings

By Kim Quillen

August 24, 2023 at 11:25 a.m.

Financier and former Fruit of the Loom President and CEO William F. Farley and his...

Mayor Brandon Johnson at City Hall on Aug. 2, 2023.

Real estate transfer tax would drop for homes below $1 million, but increase for higher-end sales under revised Johnson homelessness plan

By Alice Yin

August 23, 2023 at 6:32 p.m.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is changing the proposal behind one of his hallmark campaign promises...

Lake Bluff 4-bedroom home with private courtyard: $2.5M

By Contributed Content

August 22, 2023 at 7:48 a.m.

The Optima Signature building features teal glass on the upper floors and red glass on the bottom along the 200 block of East Illinois Street in Chicago. The building includes larger, multi-bedroom rental apartments, a gym, pool, workout rooms, a children's play area and Club 52 which features a community lounge, outdoor seating areas, and a massive wraparound deck with Lake Michigan, Chicago River, and Loop views.

Rental units large enough for families are in short supply, but new developments could help

By Lizzie Kane

February 3, 2025 at 4:37 p.m.

For Safia Matariyeh, 36, and her husband Dean, the classic trend of moving out of...