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.

Houses line the streets of Chicago's South Side, April 26, 2023.

Chicago rental assistance program restarting soon as state takes over

By Lizzie Kane

June 21, 2023 at 12:11 p.m.

Chicago's rental assistance program will restart taking applications during the first week of July under...

The building formerly known as The Warehouse at 206 S. Jefferson St. on March 31, 2023, in Chicago.

The Warehouse moves closer to landmark status

By Deanese Williams-Harris

March 12, 2024 at 12:02 p.m.

Preservationist were hopeful Tuesday that a former dance hall in the West Loop — once...

Highland Park 6-bedroom home with paneled library, screened porch: $1.7M

By Kim Quillen

June 20, 2023 at 7:15 a.m.

A two-story, 6,671-square-foot contemporary-style mansion in Oak Brook's Hunter Trails area sold on June 15 for $4.75 million — the highest sale price for a home in Oak Brook since 2009.

Mansion sells for $4.75M, making it the highest sale price for a home in Oak Brook since 2009

By Bob Goldsborough

June 19, 2023 at 12:02 p.m.

A two-story, 6,671-square-foot contemporary-style mansion in Oak Brook's Hunter Trails area sold on June 15...

Tonya Trice, executive director of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce, speaks during a Special Service Area #42 meeting on April 21, 2023, in the South Shore neighborhood.

As development comes to South Shore, gentrification is focus of group aiming to safeguard residents

By Hank Sanders

June 18, 2023 at 8:46 p.m.

Near the corner of 71st Street and Crandon Avenue, Michael McDowell mans the flat top...

The old finish on this hardwood floor has been removed near the cabinets. The mind-numbing work of scraping up against the edges remains to be done. A tremendous amount of skill is required to produce a satin-smooth finish. (Tim Carter/Tribune Content Agency/TNS)

Ask the Builder: Refinishing hardwood floors is hard work

By Tim Carter

June 16, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

This past week, my beautiful and patient bride of 49 years and I had to...

The Seth Warner home, a landmark in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, was damaged by fire, water and smoke on June 15, 2023.

Historic Austin home that predates Great Chicago Fire, damaged in fire

By Jenna Smith

March 12, 2024 at 12:02 p.m.

An early morning fire damaged the historic Seth Warner home, one of Chicago's earliest residences...

The settlement agent may want to know that all debts of the estate have been paid off before allowing the sale to close.

Real Estate Matters: Are you liable for the debts from a family member’s estate?

By Ilyce Glink

June 15, 2023 at 5:06 p.m.

Q: My mom died several years ago. Do I need to pay her past due...

Cook County will begin a three-year demolition project in September of many buildings at the former Oak Forest Hospital campus. (Mike Nolan/Daily Southtown)

Cook County prepares to raze most buildings at former Oak Forest Hospital campus

By Mike Nolan

June 15, 2023 at 4:16 p.m.

Redevelopment of the former Oak Forest Hospital will begin in the coming months as Cook...

Lincoln Park 4-bedroom home with wood-burning fireplace: $2M

By Kim Quillen

June 15, 2023 at 7:17 a.m.