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.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles speaks with the media at Halas Hall on March 16, 2023, in Lake Forest.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles buys $2M Lincolnshire home

By Bob Goldsborough

May 24, 2023 at 1:56 p.m.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and his wife, Katie, in November paid $2.07 million...

The Tinley Park Mental Health Center on June 28, 2012.

Legislation advances to require $1 sale of former mental health property to Tinley Park’s park district

By Mike Nolan

May 23, 2023 at 6:14 p.m.

Legislation that would sell the shuttered Tinley Park Mental Health Center to the Tinley Park-Park...

Oswego 5-bedroom home with basketball court: $1.7M

By Contributed Content

May 23, 2023 at 6:25 a.m.

Richard J. Monocchio, who served as executive director of the Housing Authority of Cook County for 12 years, is being sworn in Monday as principal deputy assistant secretary at HUD.

Housing Authority of Cook County’s Richard J. Monocchio takes on HUD role

By Lizzie Kane

May 22, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Richard J. Monocchio became the Department of Housing and Urban Development's principal deputy assistant secretary...

The Winnetka-area mansion that Andy McKenna, the Chicago Bears' part-owner and former McDonald's Corp. chairman, had owned has been listed by hiis heirs for $5.75 million.

Winnetka-area mansion owned by the late Andy McKenna, former McDonald’s chairman, listed for $5.75M

By Bob Goldsborough

May 22, 2023 at 11:29 a.m.

The 10-bedroom, 11,110-square-foot Winnetka-area mansion that Andy McKenna, the Chicago Bears' part-owner and former McDonald's...

Winnetka-area mansion owned by the late Andy McKenna, former McDonald’s chairman, listed for $5M

By Contributed Content

May 21, 2023 at 4:41 p.m.

The Winnetka-area mansion that Andy McKenna, the Chicago Bears part-owner and former McDonald's Corp. chairman,...

One of my dreams came true recently. I've always wanted to help my children do projects at their own homes. This is my son's backyard and his soon-to-be-complete brick patio. (Tim Carter/Tribune Content Agency)

Ask the Builder: How to plan the perfect patio

By Tim Carter

May 19, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Recently, I had the enormous pleasure to help my son achieve one of his goals....

Juan Medina rides a horse in an empty field in preparation for the Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade on West 18th Street on Sept. 10, 2022, in Chicago. The field sits between 18th and 16th streets where developers will build hundreds of affordable homes in rapidly gentrifying Pilsen.

Chicago Plan Commission approves framework for Pilsen affordable housing boost

By Brian J. Rogal

May 18, 2023 at 5:49 p.m.

The Chicago Plan Commission approved Thursday the framework for a plan to create hundreds of...

It' s almost never a good idea to gift a home to your children.

Real Estate Matters: Children concerned about tax implications after selling gifted home and returning money to parents

By Ilyce Glink

May 18, 2023 at 3:50 p.m.

Q: My parents gave their house to their children but continued to live in it...

People walk along State Street in Chicago's Loop on May 16, 2023.

Census 2022 results: Did the place where you live gain or lose residents? Search Chicago-area counties.

By Kori Rumore

May 14, 2024 at 2:24 p.m.

People constantly come and go, but new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show that...