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 3:19 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.

Aequo Foundation of Baltimore now owns the 150-unit Lakeside Tower apartments in Waukegan.

New owner of Waukegan’s troubled Lakeside Tower apartments plans $20M in improvements

By Steve Sadin

July 20, 2023 at 4:53 p.m.

After more than four years of neglect by the owners of the 150-unit Lakeside Tower...

River North 5-bedroom home with putting green: $3.5M

By Contributed Content

July 20, 2023 at 7:12 a.m.

If anyone needs assistance or clarification, a tax preparer or enrolled agent can help.

Real Estate Matters: Tax questions answered

By Ilyce Glink

July 20, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

Q: I have a couple of capital gains tax questions regarding upgrades to my home....

The Oak Park Village Hall is seen on July 18, 2023. The iconic '70s architecture-style building holds landmark status. Municipal leaders were taking a step back from plans to demolish the historic building.

Oak Park Village Hall could be demolished despite historic status

By Ilana Arougheti

July 20, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

Wrecking balls could be coming to Oak Park under a new plan to potentially tear...

Lake Forest 5-bedroom home with coach house: $3M

By Contributed Content

July 18, 2023 at 7:14 a.m.

The Diplomat Motel in the 5200 block of North Lincoln Avenue, May 31, 2023, in Chicago.

Chicago aims to turn Diplomat Motel into ‘healthy housing’ for homeless people — with much more than a roof overhead

By Alice Yin

July 17, 2023 at 9:37 a.m.

Chicago officials are closing in on plans to transform a budget motel along North Lincoln...

Donald Wilson Jr., the CEO and founder of the diversified trading firm DRW Holdings, has placed a prominent, five-bedroom, 19th-century mansion and neighborhood landmark in Wicker Park on the market for $6.95 million.

Donald Wilson Jr., founder of trading firm DRW Holdings, lists Wicker Park mansion for $7M

By Bob Goldsborough

July 17, 2023 at 12:25 p.m.

Donald Wilson Jr., CEO and founder of the diversified trading firm DRW Holdings, has placed...

Former Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook, whose 15 seasons with the team included winning three Stanley Cup championships, sold his six-bedroom house in Lakeview's Southport Corridor for $2.8 million.

Former Blackhawks player Brent Seabrook sells Southport Corridor home for $2.8M

By Bob Goldsborough

July 14, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

Former Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook, whose 15 seasons with the team included winning three...

This is luxury vinyl plank flooring being installed in my home. It's very DIY-friendly as long as you can read and follow instructions. (Tim Carter/Tribune Content Agency)

Ask the Builder: Luxury vinyl plank flooring is remarkable

By Tim Carter

July 14, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

Several months ago, a pesky mouse caused a small water leak in a PEX water...

The national organization for the Baha'i faith paid $2.35 million in May for a six-bedroom, 4,707-square-foot Tudor-style house in Wilmette that is directly across the street from the Baha'i House of Worship.

Group behind Baha’i House of Worship buys Wilmette home for $2.4M

By Bob Goldsborough

July 16, 2023 at 10:37 a.m.

The national organization for the Baha'i faith paid $2.35 million in May for a six-bedroom,...