Chicago Real Estate

This Lincoln Park home, with five full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, a private office and a rooftop equipped with a bar, recently went on the market for nearly $4 million. (AA Snaps LLC)

Lincoln Park 6-bedroom home with wine cellar, rooftop entertaining area: $4M

By Kim Quillen

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This six-bedroom home has five full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, a private office and a...

People walk through Block 37, the retail and entertainment complex, on Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago’s Loop. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Block 37 changes hands, and its new owner promises a makeover

By Brian J. Rogal

October 7, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

Edwards Realty Co. promises to transform Block 37 into an experiential retail center that hosts...

Visitors tour the lobby of the Avalon Regal Theater, a 2,500-seat auditorium that opened in 1927 on East 79th Street, during Open House Chicago on Oct. 15, 2023. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Open House 2026: Our 12 don’t-miss spots this year

By Bob Gendron

October 7, 2026 at 5:30 a.m.

The annual free event, presented by the Chicago Architecture Center, opens the doors to hundreds...

Lincoln Square six-bedroom home with in-ground pool and multi-use court. (Tyler Fox)

Lincoln Square 6-bedroom home with in-ground pool and multi-use court: $2M

By Kim Quillen

June 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This six-bedroom home has five full bathrooms, two half bathrooms and an office with a...

Matthew Brewer, former interim CEO and board chair of the Chicago Housing Authority, declares his candidacy for mayor of Chicago on June 25, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Former CHA board chair announces run for Chicago mayor, decries City Hall dysfunction

By Alice Yin

June 25, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

Matthew Brewer, previously the interim CEO and board chair of the CHA, declared his candidacy...

Irene Pritzker currently has her three-bedroom condo in Lincoln Park on the market for $4.1 million. (Cook County Assessor)

Irene Pritzker was the buyer who paid $5.5M for Lester and Renee Crown’s Streeterville condo

By Bob Goldsborough

June 24, 2026 at 12:19 p.m.

In a real estate deal involving names from two of Chicago’s most powerful and most...

Northbrook OKs $10.5 million sale of nine acres for 320 apartments plus commercial space downtown

By Phil Rockrohr

June 23, 2026 at 4:57 p.m.

Northbrook OKs $10.5 million sale of nine acres of former Grainger site to Habitat for...

Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration filed suit against Airbnb and a host, alleging they violated Chicago regulations.

Mayor Brandon Johnson files lawsuit against Airbnb and host company

By Jake Sheridan

June 23, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is suing Airbnb and one of its most-active Chicago hosts, alleging...

The exterior of Heritage House, 201 Lake St., a senior living facility for those age 62 and over in Oak Park, on May 21, 2026. Residents have complained about rodents, trespassers and unkempt conditions at the building. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

Senior housing complex management raises ire of Oak Park officials amid reports of rodents, trespassers

By Cam'ron Hardy

June 23, 2026 at 10:31 a.m.

Oak Park officials are mulling action to force managers of Heritage House apartments to address...

GoHealth co-founder Clint Jones, along with his wife, recently placed an 8,200-square-foot Lincoln Park mansion on the market for $5.75 million. (Cook County Treasurer)

GoHealth executives buy mansions in Glencoe and Winnetka

By Bob Goldsborough

June 23, 2026 at 11:31 a.m.

Clint Jones, the co-founder and former CEO of Chicago-based GoHealth Inc., along with his wife,...

Winnetka 5-bedroom home with white oak floors. (Matt Driscoll Photography)

Winnetka 5-bedroom home with white oak floors: $2.2M

By Kim Quillen

June 23, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This five-bedroom home has four full bathrooms, one half bathroom, 10-foot ceilings and white oak...

A shopper exits a JCPenney store with "store closing" signs at Ford City Mall in Chicago on June 19, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Ford City Mall’s main building shutters for good on Monday, but the site’s future remains in limbo

By Brian J. Rogal

June 21, 2026 at 5:07 p.m.

The vast indoor mall had a six-decade run as a top retail destination and gathering...

A 10,185-square-foot mansion on Lake Michigan in Winnetka was offered for sale this week for $22 million. (Cook County assessor)

Winnetka mansion offered for $22M, but then seemingly withdrawn

By Bob Goldsborough

June 18, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

A 10,185-square-foot mansion on Lake Michigan in Winnetka was offered for sale this week for...