Chicago Real Estate

Former Chicago Bulls point guard Coby White sold his six-bedroom, 7,000-square-foot Lincoln Park mansion for $5 million. (Cook County Assessor)

Former Chicago Bulls player Coby White sells Lincoln Park mansion for $5M

By Bob Goldsborough

October 9, 2026 at 11:35 a.m.

Former Chicago Bulls point guard Coby White sold his six-bedroom, 7,000-square-foot Lincoln Park mansion for...

A long-stalled hotel development at 4930 Oakton Street, Skokie, may soon progress, as an attorney for the village confirmed at an Oct. 5 Board meeting that of the "eight to 10 developers" who have expressed interest in the site, Murphy Development Group has emerged as the frontrunner. (Pam DeFiglio/Pioneer Press)

Skokie identifies developer ready to take over stalled downtown hotel project

By Claire Murphy

October 8, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

Skokie's attorney Rodney Lewis told the Board Oct. 5 that Chicago developer Murphy Development Group...

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...

A person passes an empty store inside the Ford City Mall in Chicago on April 16, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

City reaches deal to shut down Ford City Mall over safety concerns, but remaining retail tenants want more time

By Brian J. Rogal

April 16, 2026 at 6:51 p.m.

City officials reached an agreement this week with Namdar Realty Group to shut down the...

This six-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom home in the Gold Coast recently went on the market for $6 million. (Tyler Fox/Positive Image)

Gold Coast 6-bedroom home on National Register of Historic Places: $6M

By Lauryn Azu

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

This six-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom home in the Gold Coast was built in 1889 and is...

Former Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham, who now is the general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, and his wife, Justine, placed their four-bedroom house in Lake Bluff for sale for $2.049 million. (Lake County Assessor)

Former Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham lists $2M Lake Bluff home

By Bob Goldsborough

April 15, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

Former Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham, who now is general manager of the...

Remaining pieces of ice melt in Lake Michigan on an unseasonably warm day while a haze hangs over the skyline Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, from Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago’s surging rents dent its cheap big city image

By Bloomberg

April 15, 2026 at 2:36 p.m.

The average rent in Chicago jumped to $1,956 a month at the end of 2025....

This house at 970 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, has an all-brick exterior. (Kurt Cichowski)

Lake Forest 4-bedroom house with stage and dance floor: $3M

By Saleema Syed

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

This house has an all-brick exterior and seasonal views of Lake Michigan from the second...

Condo Adviser: Before purchasing a condo, ask to review documents detailing the building’s condition

By Howard Dakoff

April 12, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Pursuant to the Condominium Act, purchasers of condos in Illinois are entitled to a disclosure...

Developer Nick Serra steps April 7, 2026, onto the future balcony of a newly constructed third floor unit in a building he’s redeveloping to add rental apartments in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker’s ambitious housing plan for Illinois: More four-flats, looser rules

By Olivia Olander

April 12, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

A cornerstone initiative from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker would loosen zoning restrictions for multiunit buildings,...

An attendee talks to two consultants about the Oak Forest Hospital site at a community meeting at the Markham Courthouse . (Evy Lewis/Daily Southtown)

Residents, politicians talk legacy, economic draw and green space for Oak Forest Hospital site

By Evy Lewis

April 10, 2026 at 11:11 a.m.

Residents give input for use of the 150-acre Cook County-owned Oak Forest Hospital site, stressing...

The National Confectionery Sales Association said Thursday it will open the first Candy Hall of Fame Experience next year at 830 N. Michigan Ave. (Canvas Real Estate)

Magnificent Mile lands nation’s first Candy Hall of Fame as retail district continues recovery

By Brian J. Rogal

April 9, 2026 at 6:55 p.m.

The National Confectionery Sales Association said it will open the first Candy Hall of Fame...

Former Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter listed his five-bedroom West Town home for $1.6 million. (Cook County Assessor)

Former Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter lists West Town home for $1.6M

By Bob Goldsborough

April 9, 2026 at 1:08 p.m.

Former Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter listed his five-bedroom West Town home for $1.599 million.