Chicago Real Estate

Nearly 600 Northbrook residents turned up to the village's Techny Prairie Activity Center, 180 Anets Drive, on Oct. 6, 2026, to voice their opposition to a Pulte Homes proposal to redevelop the downtown Meadow Plaza Shopping Center into three six-story condominium units. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Nearly 600 residents turn out to oppose razing Northbrook’s Meadow Plaza for 6-story condos

By Claire Murphy

October 8, 2026 at 9:28 a.m.

Pulte Homes said the project would include three six-story condo buildings, two one-story commercial buildings...

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...

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Winnetka mansion offered for $22M, but then seemingly withdrawn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

Will County Center for Economic Development President and CEO Doug Pryor addresses a crowd of 300 business and municipal leaders in June 2024. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Will County Board mulls creation of land bank to spur development

By Michelle Mullins

June 18, 2026 at 1:41 p.m.

The Will County Board is considering creating a land bank designed to help spur redevelopment...

This Lincoln Park five-bedroom home with floor-to-ceiling windows features a private patio. (Gabriel Vargas, AA SNAPS LLC)

Lincoln Park 5-bedroom home with private patio: $4.6M

By Kim Quillen

June 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This five-bedroom home has five full bathrooms, one half bathroom, floor-to-ceiling windows and a private...

Chicago's Northerly Island on Aug. 27, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Aldermen want ‘Pope Leo XIV Northerly Island’ and ‘Obama Way’ at Trump Tower

By Jake Sheridan

June 17, 2026 at 9:04 p.m.

Aldermen proposed ordinances Wednesday to rename Northerly Island after Pope Leo XIV and marking part...

The Chicago Fire soccer stadium is under construction at the north end of The 78 development in Chicago's South Loop on May 12, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Chicago Fire stadium site should get $425 million subsidy, Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes

By Jake Sheridan

June 17, 2026 at 5:17 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a $425 million taxpayer subsidy Wednesday for public infrastructure at the...

One of Chicago's largest law firms is ready to occupy more than half of a proposed West Loop tower, pictured here in a rendering, at 725 W. Randolph St. (Related Midwest & KPF)

Deal with law firm likely to kick off construction of downtown Chicago’s first new office skyscraper in years

By Brian J. Rogal

June 16, 2026 at 6:07 p.m.

One of Chicago's largest law firms is ready to occupy more than half of a...

This is one possible view of how the former Spring Hill Mall property could be developed under plans presented Monday night to the West Dundee Village Board by Houseal Lavigne Associates. As proposed, the development will feature a mix of residential, retail, entertainment, civic and open space uses. (Houseal Lavigne Associates)

Two possible scenarios presented for Spring Hill Mall land redevelopment in West Dundee

By Mike Danahey

June 16, 2026 at 3:36 p.m.

Land once occupied by Spring Hill Mall could be transformed into a development with new...

The Orland Park Village Board voted Monday in favor of a new downtown development plan that includes an expanded University of Chicago Medical Center and a possible performing arts center. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Orland Park board OKs new downtown plan, will begin park construction by end of summer

By Olivia Stevens

June 16, 2026 at 2:59 p.m.

The Orland Park Village Board voted for an updated agreement with Edwards Realty that includes...

This five-bedroom home in Naperville's East Highlands subdivision recently went on the market for just over $2.5 million. (Mike Donovan)

Naperville 5-bedroom home with outdoor hot tub: $2.5M

By Lauryn Azu

June 16, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath home in Naperville's East Highlands subdivision has a stucco and stone exterior,...

Condo owners are responsible for bulk cable and internet charges assessed on their monthly assessment ledger whether they use the service or not. (Getty Images)

Condo Adviser: Monthly cable assessment must be paid, even if unit owner doesn’t use the service

By Howard Dakoff

June 14, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Condo owners are responsible for bulk cable and internet charges assessed on their monthly assessment...