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.

Average long-term US mortgage rate eases from 7-month high to 6.71% this week

By Associated Press

June 8, 2023 at 1:31 p.m.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased back from a seven-month high this week, a...

Streeterville 3-bedroom penthouse with marble stairway: $4.5M

By Lauryn Azu

June 8, 2023 at 6:42 a.m.

An individual buyer — a Delaware limited liability company whose owner could not yet be determined — paid billionaire Ken Griffin $19 million Nov. 12 for the top two floors of the 38-story luxury Near North Side building at 9 W. Walton St.

Ken Griffin lists Near North Side condo for $12M

By Bob Goldsborough

June 7, 2023 at 9:51 a.m.

Billionaire Ken Griffin's Chicago property sell-off continues. On Tuesday night, Griffin listed another of the...

Naperville 5-bedroom home with conservatory: $2.3M

By Contributed Content

June 6, 2023 at 7:09 a.m.

Ald. Andre Vasquez, 40th, greets people during a City Council meeting, May 24, 2023, at Chicago City Hall.

Second jobs for Chicago aldermen would be restricted or even banned under proposed ordinance

By A.D. Quig

June 5, 2023 at 4:07 p.m.

The ability of Chicago aldermen to hold down outside jobs would be sharply curtailed under...

Former Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith sells Wilmette home for $1.3M

By Bob Goldsborough

June 5, 2023 at 1:13 p.m.

Former Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith and his son, Matt, in April sold a...

Richard Rothstein and daughter, Leah Rothstein, in the Chicago Cultural Center on June 1, 2023. They co-authored "Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law."

Authors Richard and Leah Rothstein discuss new book on racial segregation in housing

By Lizzie Kane

June 5, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

A new book suggests that racial segregation in housing can be undone if Americans come...

The Chicago skyline looms overhead as heavy equipment plows through a section of fenced-in land on May 22, 2023.

HUD and Chicago Housing Authority sued over Chicago Fire land lease

By Lizzie Kane

June 2, 2023 at 3:28 p.m.

The Chicago Housing Authority's agreement to lease land to the Chicago Fire soccer club did...

This is a sidewalk built using concrete paver brick. Hours before the photo was taken, it was power washed to remove stubborn moss growth. It's a hot mess. (Tim Carter/Tribune Content Agency)

Ask the Builder: The harsh truth about concrete pavers

By Tim Carter

June 2, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

New products are constantly being introduced by the home improvement industry. If you've been around...

A reverse mortgage lender will determine whether you qualify for a mortgage based on your age as well as the amount of equity you have in your home.

Real Estate Matters: Evicted tenant believes elder abuse led to mother’s reverse mortgage

By Ilyce Glink

June 1, 2023 at 4:18 p.m.

Q: I was recently evicted from my home, where I lived with my mother before...