Chicago Real Estate

Former Illinois state Sen. Kirk Dillard, who was the chair of the Regional Transportation Authority from 2014 until Sept. 1, and his wife, Stephanie, sold their six-bedroom Hinsdale home for $1.25 million. (Repropix)

Former state Sen. Kirk Dillard sells Hinsdale home for $1.2M

By Bob Goldsborough

October 8, 2026 at 12:38 p.m.

Former Illinois state Sen. Kirk Dillard and his wife, Stephanie, sold their six-bedroom, 5,295-square-foot house...

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 11:34 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...

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...

Former Chicago Bulls general manager Marc Eversley is set to list his five-bedroom, 4,750-square-foot house in the Lakeview neighborhood’s Southport Corridor area for $2.3 million. (Cook County Assessor)

Former Chicago Bulls GM Marc Eversley to list Southport Corridor home for $2.3M

By Bob Goldsborough

June 12, 2026 at 6:27 p.m.

Former Chicago Bulls general manager Marc Eversley is set to list his five-bedroom, 4,750-square-foot house...

The 800-810 Michigan Avenue apartments are one of the Quadrel Realty Group-owned properties in southeast Evanston included in the new lease agreement made between the private-equity company and the Quadrel Evanston Tenants Union, June 8, 2026. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Evanston tenants union reaches agreement with landlord for lower costs after year-long clash

By Claire Murphy

June 12, 2026 at 7:45 a.m.

A year after a dispute erupted between Quadrel Realty Group and several Evanston tenants, the...

Northwestern is planning a 23-story building in Streeterville where the hospital will care for cancer patients. Excavation of the site is expected to start later this year. (Northwestern Medicine)

Northwestern Hospital makes the case to Streeterville residents for a massive new cancer complex

By Brian J. Rogal

June 11, 2026 at 4:13 p.m.

Northwestern plans to start excavating the site later this year, but still needs several state...

FILE – A “For Sale” sign is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Average long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.52%

By Alex Veiga

June 11, 2026 at 11:14 a.m.

The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.52% from 6.48% last week, mortgage...

Renovation continues on Google’s future Midwest headquarters in the James R. Thompson Center on June 2, 2026, in Chicago’s Loop. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Google’s new Midwest headquarters in the Central Loop could usher in a wave of new development

By Brian J. Rogal

June 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

When Google opens its new Midwest headquarters at the James R. Thompson Center late next...

Loop 4-bedroom home with private elevator and two terraces: (RM Luxury Group)

Loop 4-bedroom home with private elevator and two terraces: $11.5M

By Kim Quillen

June 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This four-bedroom, fully furnished penthouse has a private elevator, Armani/Casa wall coverings and east- and...

Sharon Gardner at her home in the Blu Apartments on June 4, 2026, in Hanover Park. Illinois lawmakers passed legislation this spring banning many hidden rental fees, or "junk fees." Gardner received $10,000 for settling a case that largely centered on how arbitrary the month-to-month fees for her were. (John Konstantaras/for the baiduhai)

Illinois is one step closer to banning ‘junk fees’ and hidden charges on renters

By Jack O'Connor

June 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

As costs to rent apartments continue to climb, especially in Chicago, Illinois lawmakers passed legislation...

Foundry Park, the proposed mixed-use development that is replacing the original vision for the site — Sterling Bay's Lincoln Yards plan — along the North Branch of the Chicago River on June 9, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

City commissioners approve $202 million finance deal for Foundry Park megadevelopment

By Brian J. Rogal

June 9, 2026 at 6:08 p.m.

The Community Development Commission approved on Tuesday developer JDL Development’s plan to finance the transformation...

Algonquin 5-bedroom home with wine room, pool, private theater. (Pix by Painter)

Barrington Hills 5-bedroom home with wine room, pool, private theater: $1.8M

By Kim Quillen

June 9, 2026 at 2:28 p.m.

This five-bedroom home has three full bathrooms, five half bathrooms, a curated wine room, an...