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.

Loop 4-bedroom home with oak library: $4.6M

By Contributed Content

May 18, 2023 at 6:22 a.m.

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

Chicago’s population is declining, but it’s still the nation’s third most populous city, new census data shows

By Kori Rumore

March 11, 2024 at 1:05 p.m.

Matthew Carlin moved from Albany Park with his pregnant wife and twin daughters to the...

A recently renovated, vintage six-bedroom Winnetka mansion will be listed on Wednesday for just under $7 million.

Recently renovated Winnetka mansion once owned by Jewel CEO to be listed for nearly $7 million

By Bob Goldsborough

May 17, 2023 at 10:52 a.m.

A recently renovated, vintage six-bedroom Winnetka mansion will be listed on Wednesday for just under...

Real estate agent Neil Turk, left, shows clients Mihir Thatte, center, and Garrett Schnulle an apartment in the 3600 North Lake Shore Drive building in the Lakeview neighborhood on May 5, 2023.

Chicago’s rental market is stabilizing but seeing some of the fastest price increases in the US

By Lizzie Kane

May 17, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

Bidding wars. Lack of inventory. Offers above asking price. All characteristics of the hot local...

Recently renovated Winnetka mansion once owned by the CEO of grocer Jewel to be listed for nearly $7 million

By Contributed Content

May 17, 2023 at 9:50 a.m.

A recently renovated, vintage six-bedroom Winnetka mansion will be listed on Wednesday for just under...

The view from the fifth floor amenity deck at The Dylan, at 160 N. Morgan in Fulton Market, on May 15, 2023.

Fulton Market apartment market heats up, but slowdown could be on the way

By Brian J. Rogal

May 16, 2023 at 4:20 p.m.

Fulton Market has emerged as one of the nation's hottest office markets, and with many...

Northbrook 6-bedroom home with movie theater, wine cellar: $2.5M

By Contributed Content

May 16, 2023 at 7:10 a.m.

A rendering released by the Chicago Bears shows the view from the threshold of the proposed stadium of the Arlington Park entertainment district. The Bears released proposed development plans for the Arlington International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights on Sept. 6, 2022.

Chicago Bears and school districts tangle over taxes for potential stadium property in Arlington Heights

By Kassidy Jack

May 16, 2023 at 12:10 p.m.

The Chicago Bears and a trio of school districts whose financial resources stand to be...

Treasurer Mike Frerichs is sworn into office by judge Michael McCuskey at the Bank of Springfield Center Monday Jan. 14, 2019, in Springfield, Ill. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

State Treasurer Mike Frerichs buys $1.4M Lakeview home

By Bob Goldsborough

May 15, 2023 at 5:42 p.m.

Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs and his wife, Erica, on April 27 paid $1.37 million...

Former University of Chicago President Robert Zimmer and his wife, U. of C. classics professor Shadi Bartsch-Zimmer, paid $3.3 million for a Lincoln Park home.

Former University of Chicago Chancellor Robert Zimmer and his wife buy Lincoln Park home for $3.3M

By Bob Goldsborough

May 15, 2023 at 11:34 a.m.

Former University of Chicago President Robert Zimmer and his wife, U. of C. classics professor...